We were thrilled to be able to prepare a local wedding feast for Adam and Shannon yesterday at the Harrison House. We served a butternut squash soup with coconut milk and roasted pepitas, smoked lamb satay with Brazil nuts, Smoked Synergy Farms chicken with rosemary and roasted garlic, homemade manicotti, Blue Moon Farms broccoli, stuffed roasted acorn squash with wild rice, currents, and pepitas, and a wonderful salad from three local farms. The couple chose a cheesecake as their wedding cake so we tiered it and decorated it with fresh edible flowers from Waldron Island. One cheesecake was a traditional New York style and the second a bit lighter was an Italian Cheesecake made with Ricotta Cheese. Blue Moon provided three huge buckets of flowers and the family transformed the San Juan Suite with vases of flowers, flower pedals and floating candles. It was a lovely celebration for their new life together and we were so happy to have been a part of it. Shaylynn was busy photographing and will post some photos shortly.
Archive for September, 2008
Wedding Bells at the Harrison House
Monday, September 29th, 2008Coho Experience + Inn Apples
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008Hi everyone its Shaylynn. I recently had the opportunity to go to the Coho restaurant and get the full experience, I sat down and was looking over my menu while nice warm bread and butter was put on the table and my drink order was taken. A few minutes later I had a small plate brought to me with a little tasting which we call “Amuse” it was a crustini with a little chicken on top, really delicious. I got to try the black cod over soba noodles the cod was like butter and melted in my mouth immediately. It is definitely a must try. I also got to try the beef tenderloin which was cooked to my liking and served with vegetables and fingerling potatoes which I must say was absolutely delightful. I got to enjoy after my meal a nice cup of chamomile tea and a chocolate torte! I barely had room for the dense rich chocolately dessert but I managed a few bites and took the rest home with me (wrapped into a swan). All in all it was a lovely evening. On another note about the inn our apple trees are ripening and I got to pick some apples with a special basket device (which was a lot of fun) and I get to make some filling for apple pies and cakes, so you must join us soon and try some of our delectable breakfast desserts!
Hi! Updates on the Island
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008Hello everyone, my name is Shaylynn, I just joined the Inn’s team about a month ago and I wanted to introduce myself, many of you have seen me around (if you have been to the island recently) I just moved out here from CT, long jump but I must say that this island is beautiful! I’m so glad I got to join this team with energetic and enthusiastic people. Anna Maria and Dave really take pride in the Inn and the restaurant which if you haven’t been to you must try! (I recommend the salmon, its simply amazing) There are always good specials to try as well, this past week we had a Black Cod with Miso dressing served over Soba noodles, and a Halibut encrusted with Macadamia nuts.. mmm…mmm…mmm. We also had a peach soup which is delicious, and perfect on the warm days and cool nights. Yes the weather out here is still gorgeous with the afternoons bright and sunny and a cool breeze at night makes it perfect weather to drive or bike out to Lime Kiln State Park and watch the sunset, the whales are still around so you still have the chance to see them out at the park or on exciting whale watching and kayaking trips. I haven’t gotten the chance to go and see Victoria, but I hear its beautiful! Please feel free during your stay to ask me anything, I’m here for you! I’m getting to know the island pretty good and I can share some of my experiences with you. I flew in from Seattle (my first time on one of the puddle jumper airplanes! A little scary but well worth it!) We are only located about 2 blocks from the Ferry terminal so its really easy to find the Inn. Thank you guys and I hope to meet all of you soon!