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Tappahannock, Virginia (VA) Bed & Breakfast: The Essex Inn offers its guests elegant and spacious accommodations and fine southern hospitality in a lovely setting nestled in the heart of Tappahannock's downtown historic district. The Inn has been furnished with period antiques, reproductions, and family heirlooms.

The Essex Inn


Tappahannock, Virginia

Rivah', Romance, Revival! 1850 Greek Revival mansion 1 block from the Rappahannock River in the downtown historic district.
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BLACK FOREST PANCAKES

Makes 14 pancakes

For the Pancakes:
3 C instant pancake mix*
6 T cocoa
3 T sugar
2 ¼ C water

Stir ingredients together in mixing bowl.
*(We prefer to use Krusteaz brand)

Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Pour by ¼ C onto hot, greased griddle.
Cook until bubbles form, then turn and finish cooking.

For the Cherry Sauce:
1 can cherries
¼ C sugar
2 T cornstarch
2 T brandy
1 t almond extract

Drain cherries reserving liquid.
Add enough water to liquid to make one cup liquid.
Pour liquid into medium saucepan and add sugar and cornstarch.
Bring to a boil stirring continuously. Boil for one minute or until thickened then remove from heat.
Stir in drained cherries, Brandy and almond extract.
Serve warm.

For the Cream:
(This should be made in advance and allowed to chill)

1 C whipping cream
8 oz. Cream cheese, softened
1 t vanilla
Using a food processor, of mixed whip ingredients until thoroughly mixed. Chill.

To assemble the Black Forest Pancakes:
Plate pancakes, top with Cherry sauce and add a dollop of cream.
You can then garnish with chocolate shaving, chocolate sprinkles or as we do here, Valentine sprinkles.



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The Essex Inn
 203 Duke Street
P.O.Box 2038
Tappahannock, Virginia   22560
 (804) 443-9900
Toll Free: (866) ESSEX-VA
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Reeves and Melodie Pogue, Innkeepers

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