From our family to yours, whether you be a regular guest or just someone considering staying at our Bed and Breakfast, we would like to sincerely wish you a safe and joyful holiday season. We hope you get to spend time with your family and friends, as we plan to do with ours.
There is still room at the Inn if you are coming in to Olympia to visit family and friends.
We take pride in being able to cater towards the special needs of our guests. we like to think we go above and beyond what they are use to for breakfast, as they are often limited by time, diet and routine. Here is one recipe that was great for Vegans and non-vegans alike.
Serves 3
Hollandaise Sauce
Makes 1 c.
Ingredients:
3/4 unflavored soymilk or rice milk, divided
2 Tblsp. Earth Balance or Soy Garden Natural Buttery Spread, melted.
1 3/4 Tblsp. cornstarch
1 Tblsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
Pinch of pepper
Pinch of turmeric
Instructions:
In microwave heat 1/2 c. soymilk until not quite simmering, about 1 minute, and pour into the blender with the salt and pepper, and cover to keep warm.
In microwave-proof bowl, mix together remaining 1/4 c. of soymilk, cornstarch and turmeric. Whisk together well. Microwave on HI 20 seconds. Whisk. Microwave a second time for 20 seconds until thick and translucent.
Scrape the yellow cornstarch mixture into the blender container containing the hot milk mixture, and add the lemon juice. Blend well to remove any lumps of thickened cornstarch mixture. While it is blending melt the Earth Balance in the microwave and then slowly add it to the blender through the hole in the lid while the machine is running. Blend until the mixture is pale yellow and frothy and emulsified.
Serve immediately, or keep warm in a small pot on the stove over low heat. The cooled mixture may be reheated gently, as well. If it separates it can be placed back into the blender to emulsify.
“Eggs”
1 block extra-firm tofu, cut into 6 1/4-inch-thick slabs 3 Tbsp. unbleached white flour
1 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
Pinch of turmeric
Garlic powder, to taste
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. canola oil
6 slices faux Canadian bacon **see variations below
Cayenne Pepper for garnish
Vegan English Muffins (some muffins have dairy added to them)
Instructions:
Using a ring mold or biscuit cutter, cut the slabs of tofu into circles the same diameter as the English muffins.
In a bowl, mix the flour, nutritional yeast, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge the tofu in the flour mixture and shake off any excess.
In a medium pan, heat the canola oil over high heat. Fry each side of the tofu rounds until golden. Remove and place on paper towels to drain.
In the same pan, cook the faux Canadian bacon for 1 to 2 minutes on each side and set aside.
To Assemble:
Toast English muffins, top each muffin with a tablespoon of sauce, a slice of Canadian Bacon, round of “egg” and drizzle with additional sauce. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper and serve while hot.
**Variation**
I could not find faux Canadian bacon so used spinach instead. In a pot of simmering water I added 12oz roughly chopped spinach with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Simmer until wilted but still bright green. Drain and squeeze out any additional liquid. Use in place of Canadian Bacon.
Do you have family in Olympia (or Lacey or Tumwater)? Visiting for Thanksgiving? Well we still have room for you to turn this family gathering in to a restful vacation as well!
Spend time with your family during the day, and come back to the Inn of an evening. Treat yourself to a massage. Take advantage of our quiet location and sleep off the turkey binge! Start the next morning with one of our gourmet breakfasts.
Remember if you are staying five or more nights you will get a 20% discount, or basically one night free.
Just because it is getting colder outside does not mean there is not plenty to keep you going in Olympia! On sunnier days a stroll around the Capital Campus is beautiful as the leaves turn and fall. Our local theaters have live shows that always seem to exceed expectations, and are productions worthy of bigger cities. There is always the Farmers Market, where you can listen to live music, and dine on some great local food, then take some home with you along with crafts and the like.
If you need suggestions on what to do in Olympia simply send us an email or give us a call, you will quickly find that there is at least two to three days worth of exploring to do here.
October 1st is Fall Arts Walk, the event that just keeps on getting bigger and better. There is now a great web site and mobile app to navigate the event, see artswalkolympia.com. Now also featuring Craft xNW, a collection of local artists, crafters and the like. All great reasons to spend more time in Olympia!
Summer has had a few false starts in Olympia but overall we are experiencing nicer weather. Walking around our great little town you will start to see many different events. Hardly a weekend goes by without something entertaining or interesting happening.
We always have the great Farmers Market, followed by the live productions at Harlequin Productions, Capitol Playhouse and the Washington Performing Arts Center. Couple those with Lakefair, Sand in the City, Harbor Days and the smaller one day festivals and events, and Olympia is quite the place to be!
At the Swantown Inn we have limited availability, so make sur eyou plan and book your room soon. Or treat yourself to a Day Spa experience at the Attic Day Spa.
What a weekend for Jazz lovers!
From June 24 – June 27, 2010, at three venues, experience the best Jazz Festival in the Northwest! The main location is Saint Martin’s University Campus – Marcus Pavilion in Olympia Washington. However you will see musicians at other venues too, such as the Olympia Farmers Market.
The event features dance lessons (Balboa, Foxtrot, Charleston), great bands, and large dance floors (so you can really strut your stuff).
If you are too late for 2010, start planning for 2011. Check out the very informative Jazz Festival web site.
Finally over the last couple of days we have managed to get some beautiful weather. The temperature has been in the seventies and Olympians have emerged from their winter hibernation in force!
We still have some availability for the Fourth of July weekend. So why not visit Olympia and take in the sites, sample the food, and generally relax in our great little city.
We still happen to have one room for this Saturday night and most of our rooms for Sunday (Father’s Day). Why not treat Dad to the Olympic Air Show then a night or two at our Inn? Throw in some massages at the Attic Day Spa and you will have one appreciative father.
For details on the Olympic Air Show visit their web site.
Unfortunately we are completely full for this Thursday and Friday night.
Due to a last minute cancellation we do have the Astoria Room available for Sunday night onwards.
We wish the graduates and families of Evergreen a joyful and memorable weekend.