Pumpkin-Ginger Pancakes

Tis the season, fall that is, there are Pumpkins everywhere, I guess it is for Halloween but to me it just means the coming of fall.  Pumpkins are traditionally thought of as a fall food but here at the Chambered … Continue reading

Pumpkin Raisin Muffins

After a year of shortages, canned pumpkin is finally appearing back on store shelves.   While this recipe can be made with either fresh pumpkin puree or canned, the canned gives the distinct advantage of convenience. Either way these cinnamon-laden goodies will make … Continue reading

Southwest Brunch Bake

Even though it’s called a brunch bake, this hearty dish works just fine for breakfast or even dinner.  It can be assembled up to 24 hours before needed and refrigerated – just leave off the tomatoes and add them right … Continue reading

Mini Cinns

The method for this recipe comes from a dear innkeeper friend, Seely, at Blueberry Cove Inn Bed and Breakfast in Rhode Island.     She tells us that they should be called mini-sins because they are sinfully delicious.    And I agree wholeheartedly.    … Continue reading

Gingery Shrimp Liguini

When I get a surprise visit from friends or neighbors and I can talk them into staying for dinner I often resort to this quick and tasty meal. Served with a salad it is very easy. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lb. … Continue reading

Apple Galette

I have been experimenting with this kind of tart for a long time. Here is the result of many tries that our guests have been enjoying for afternoon tea. INGREDIENTS: for the crust: 1cup unbleached flour 1/4 cup yellow corn … Continue reading

A peek at the Brampton’s kitchen, Chestertown MD

More than just recipes!  The 8 broads are a really fun bunch of ladies with over 150 years of innkeeping experience between them. So, in addition to the recipes that we are posting .. at an admittedly slower rate during … Continue reading

Summer Potato Salad

Potato Salad and Summer just seem to go hand in hand. Growing up in a Pennsylvania Dutch Family potato salad tended to be sweeter than most. Passed down to me was a recipe that used a cooked dressing with eggs, … Continue reading

Summer Weekend Menus

 It’s wonderful to be able to create absolutely wonderful breakfasts using nature’s bounty! Birchwood Inn’s weekend menus celebrate the summer’s freshest ingredients. Most of the recipes for the menu items are here on the Eight Broads in the Kitchen blog! … Continue reading

Orange Zucchini Muffins

It’s that time again.   Beware.   Don’t leave your doors unlocked at night in case the mysterious Zucchini Dumper shows up during the night and leaves gifts of oversized green produce on your kitchen counter.   I’ve never quite figured out why … Continue reading