I’m pretty confident that at some point in each of our lives we’ve all said, at least once, “Now I’ve seen it all.” I know I’ve said that a few times. It’s a popular expression as sometimes there are simply no words to describe some oddity that we’ve just seen. So, we just fall back on this catchphrase, which implies that there is nothing weirder than what we’ve experienced. But, as I’ve discovered in the world of innkeeping, I’m pretty sure the universe sees those five words as a challenge.
(more…)Archive for the ‘food’ Category
My Christmas Wish For You
Posted in Baer House Inn, Christmas, eating, Family, food, friends, Holidays, innkeeping, Jansen Schmidt, love, toys, travel, Vicksburg, writing, tagged Christmas, Christmas cheer, creativity, happy holidays, holiday poems, holiday season, holidays, merry Christmas, poems, poetry, Southern Living on December 20, 2021| 6 Comments »
I’d like to take the credit for the poem below, but alas I cannot. In fact, my creative well has been a bit low lately and finding the right words to express what’s in my heart right now has not been easy. So, I spent some time on the internet trying to find the exact sentiment that I can share with you this holiday season.
(more…)It’s An Aging Thing
Posted in breakfast, chocolate, dessert, desserts, dieting, drinks, eating, Family, food, friends, goals, health, humor, Jansen Schmidt, motivation, resolutions, soup, writing, tagged aging, cholesterol, eating healthy, eating right, exercise, getting old, high cholesterol, long life, medications, old, old people, prescription medicine, prescriptions, vitamins, weight loss, young, youth on December 13, 2021| 11 Comments »
The older we get the more we start thinking about our health. At least I do. I never really cared that much when I was a young woman. Eating healthy? Ha! I scoff at the idea of having a proper diet. Exercising? Seriously? I’m plenty active, I don’t need to exercise. Vitamins? Really? Please, just stop already with the suggestions. I’m young. I’m healthy.
(more…)The Nibbler and the Pig
Posted in Baer House Inn, cats, dogs, eating, food, humor, Jansen Schmidt, names, pets, writing, tagged animals, black cats, cat food, cat training, dog training, feral cats, kittens, pet love, pet owner, pet ownership, responsible pet owner, scared cat, stray cats on November 29, 2021| 4 Comments »
I’m a dog person. Always have been. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love dogs. I’m sure they’re out there, but I hope to never meet them. It just doesn’t seem right to not love a dog. Anyway, I never thought I’d be a cat person, but here I am, the proud slave of two black cats. That’s right I’m officially a cat person.
Thanksgiving Greetings From Vicksburg
Posted in Autumn, Baer House Inn, blogging, books, eating, Family, food, friends, gratitude, Holidays, innkeeping, inspiration, Jansen Schmidt, love, pumpkins, reading, travel, vacation, Vicksburg, writing, tagged Cooking, family time, give thanks, holiday meal, holiday shopping, holidays, prayers, Shopping, thankful, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving prayer, turkey on November 22, 2021| 8 Comments »
The holiday crush is upon us. It’s time to pack on the pounds and dole out the dollars. With a mad dash here and a mad dash there, here a dash, there a dash, everyday a dash, dash. In other words, it’s the holidays. November and December are always such special months of the year. But ultimately, the hustle and bustle culminates in the sharing of relaxed meals with loved ones and cozy nights by the fire.
Beware the Free Champagne
Posted in alcohol, Autumn, Baer House Inn, blogging, drinks, food, health, humor, Jansen Schmidt, laughter, money, travel, vacation, writing, tagged art, art auction, art auctions, champagne, free, free champagne, free stuff, giveaways, pretending on November 8, 2021| 6 Comments »
I’m sure I’ve said it before, but I’m saying it now anyway – I love champagne. It’s one of my favorite beverages. I can drink champagne any time of the day, any day of the week, for any special or non-special occasion. It’s a very versatile beverage. You can drink it straight, mixed with juice, in cocktails or even frozen in a slushie. What’s not to love?
(more…)Second Hand Treasures
Posted in Baer House Inn, breakfast, eating, Family, food, humor, innkeeping, Jansen Schmidt, travel, vacation, Vicksburg, writing, tagged antique linens, breakfast, China dishes, crystal, crystal glasses, fancy table, free stuff, gifts, hand-me-downs, napkins, second-hand gifts, table settings on October 18, 2021| 6 Comments »
Sometimes it really is the smallest, simplest things that bring the most joy. Call me silly, but I was gifted with a box of old napkins from a woman here locally, and it just brought me so much joy. The lady said she was cleaning out drawers and cabinets from the house of a family member who had passed away and she uncovered dozens and dozens of old linens. Being a single lady herself, she had no use for that many napkins so she asked me if I could use them here at the inn.
(more…)These Are A Few of My Favorite Things
Posted in beach, beauty products, blooms, books, cats, drinks, Family, food, Jansen Schmidt, pets, roses, writing, tagged Amber Romance spray, charcuterie, charcuterie boards, couscous, Dawn, Earl Grey tea, facial clay, facials, Fever-Tree, ginger beer, Healing Garden, insomnia, lavender tea, pasta, sprunch spray, tea, Victoria's Secret, zzzthearpy on September 27, 2021| 4 Comments »
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens . . .
Drink Up Me Hearties Yo Ho!
Posted in Baer House Inn, beer, drinks, eating, Family, food, friends, humor, innkeeping, Jansen Schmidt, laughter, writing, tagged alcoholic drinks, bars, bartending, beer, celebrations, cheers, cocktail menu, cocktails, drinking, happy hour, libations, raspberry rum mule, rum, toasting, toasts, what's for dinner, wine on September 20, 2021| 4 Comments »
Cheers! Huzzah! Mazel Tov! I’ll drink to that!
Americans have lots of expressions that accompany raising a glass and toasting something or other, be it a congratulatory tinking of crystal flutes to the bride and groom or clanking long-necked beer bottles to the father-to-be. Some have even been known to raise a glass in honor of a much-needed divorce being finalized or the good riddance of a bad boss. Either way, celebrating with alcohol is a very common and popular practice. One I highly condone, but please use moderation when imbibing. And NEVER drive afterward.
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