Cookies in the Afternoon in Red Wing

The Candlelight Inn in Red Wing, MN, was built in 1877, by Horace Rich, the Manager of the Red Wing Stoneware Company, as his private residence. As you enter, you'll notice the exquisite original stained glass windows and exquisite woodwork in the front hall and staircase — skillfully crafted by European immigrants from local Butternut trees. Original Quesal light fixtures, gleaming hardwood floors, and antique period furnishings create a feeling of warmth and harmony throughout the home. Over the years subsequent owners have lovingly maintained the home. Then, in 1989, The Candlelight Bed and Breakfast Inn was established. Current owners Lynette and Zig Gudrais continue the tradition of preserving this lovely Victorian residence much as it was more than 100 years ago. The authentic Italianate-style home reflects the gentility and charm of the Victorian era but has been updated with modern conveniences. Lovely Victorian furnishings and a feather-painted faux marble fireplace, an original of the times, make the Parlor room a joy to behold. Transport yourself back to the 19th century and imagine entertaining callers in this fine room. The Library features exquisitely crafted cherry cabinetry, an original fireplace and antique leather furniture. Select from its collection of books and current periodicals and enjoy the quiet warmth and comfort of this special room. Return to the elegance of the past with breakfast in the formal dining room. An original chandelier, fine table linens, silver, china and crystal make breakfast a special occasion. Enjoy the lovely piano music played by your host as you savor your gourmet meal. You'll love sitting on the front porch watching the world go by. It's the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or a glass of lemonade and homemade cookies in the late afternoon.

The recipes used in the cookbook are Minnesota Wild Rice Quiche, Candlelight Inn Potato Breakfast, White Chocolate Scones, and Caramelized Pineapple all used by permission of Lynette and Zig Gudrais.

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The Dickey House in Marshfield, Missouri

The Dickey House, a lovely and gracious Greek Revival mansion, was built at the turn of the century by Samuel N. Dickey, a prominent prosecuting attorney, and it remained in the family until 1970. Now the home is a Bed and Breakfast Inn which invites you to step back in time. From the first glimpse of this massive mansion, with its three foot diameter columns and intricate woodwork on the widows walk directly above the beveled glass front entrance, you feel that you have entered an era that has long since passed. While in the area be certain to visit The Town Square and The Hubble Telescope Replica, the nearby Buena Vista Exotic Animal Park, the Fantastic Caverns, Bass Pro Shop and our local antique stores. Plan and enjoy a Dickey House Murder Mystery Weekend! Gather 4 to 7 couples, pick a weekend, and let us host your very own Murder. Your character and clues will be mailed to you approximately 10 days prior to the weekend. The clues are designed to be revealed during conversation with the other characters. Your clue sheet will advise you when each clue is to be revealed. Murder Mystery weekends at The Dickey House begin on Friday night. The get together is your chance to meet the other players and gather information about each of the characters. You may attend “in costume” if you wish. Please try and stay in character all weekend until the killer is identified.

The recipes included in the cookbook and used by permission of Lawrence A. Stevens from The Dickey House B&B, Ltd. (Taken from Sunrise INN Missouri cookbook.)

Dickey House Breakfast Braid, Dickey House “No Bake” Valentine’s Truffles, Baked Egg Blossoms, Dickey House Fast n’ Easy Baked Pears, Dickey House Stuffed Pancakes.

 

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This BnB (along with delicious recipes and wonderful stories) is featured in Sunrise Sunset Across America, Bed & Breakfast cookbook. Purchase it by clicking on the link in the upper sidebar. Click on the review to read more about it.