Mexican Hot Chocolate Creme from The Speckled Hen Inn
Mexican Hot Chocolate Creme recipe from The Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast in Madison 3 Egg Yolks ½ cup sugar 2 Cakes of Ibarra Mexican Chocolate chopped into pieces. 1 Cup of Whipping Cream 1 Cup of Milk In a medium saucepan whisk together the yolks and sugar. Add cream and milk and begin […]
Favorite Things To Do on a Rainy Day in Madison WI
It might not be spring showers here in Madison but fall brings with it a whole different type of rainy weather; the kind that can make you want to cozy up on the couch with a book and a mug of hot chocolate. Fortunately, regardless of the weather, this city always seems to have something […]
Best Biking in Madison WI
It’s true! This is the time of year to enjoy the best biking in Madison WI. The time of the year has finally come in Madison, Wisconsin that you can go for a bike ride without worrying if it’s going to be too hot and humid for a comfortable ride. Madison has one of the […]
Grape Harvest in Wisconsin
Warm days and cool nights signal the beginning of the Grape Harvest in Wisconsin. The grapes, hanging heavily on the vine, have soaked up the rays of the sun throughout the summer turning plump and juicy meaning it’s time to begin harvesting them. What an ideal time to visit the local wineries, like Wollersheim Winery […]
Civil War Sites in Madison WI
As we are in the midst of the sesquicentenial years of the American Civil War, we have had a number of recent guests inquiring about Civil War Sites in Madison WI. Many people are very surprised to learn that there are a number of Civil War Sites in Madison and there are a few that […]
Best Outdoor Dining in Madison WI
Our guests at The Speckled Hen Inn often ask us to recommend a venue for the Best Outdoor Dining in Madison WI. It’s a tough call because every year the list of possibilities grows. Here are just a few of our favorites for the best outdoor dining in Madison WI that are pretty close to […]
Raspberry Chocolate Muffin Recipe from the kitchen of The Speckled Hen Inn
Raspberry Chocolate Muffin Recipe from the kitchen of The Speckled Hen Inn Raspberry Chocolate Muffins 1 2/3 cup flour 3/4 cup oatmeal 2/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 egg lightly beaten 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup canola oil 2 Tablespoons orange juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 […]
Outdoor Live Music in Madison Wisconsin
Are you wondering where you can find some outdoor live music in Madison Wisconsin? Out of the many reasons one would visit Madison Wisconsin, live music ranks among the most notable. What makes Madison a repeated destination for live outdoor music, you might ask? I can tell you from personal experience that once you’ve been […]
What’s Happening in Madison WI at The Speckled Hen Inn
Check out what’s happening in Madison WI at The Speckled Hen Inn right now. Our little flock of Katahdin Hair Sheep attract a lot of attention especially at this time of year when the new little lambs are so much fun to watch. We have 8 little lambs this year and there is a video […]
Four Sure Cures for Spring Fever in Madison, WI
I have Four Sure Cures for Spring Fever that you can find in Madison, WI. I’m sure that this is just what you need after a long, rough winter. It’s time to get out of the house, get a little exercise, and bring a little color back into our lives. Beginning on Saturday, April 19, […]
