When berries come into season in July, we have so many different kinds in abundance that we really enjoy using them in a variety of ways. One of the traditions here at The Speckled Hen Inn is our sorbet served as the 3rd (or in many cases during harvest seasons the 4th) course. We discovered …
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Cherry Almond Clafoutis We have a lot to be grateful for here at The Speckled Hen Inn. We have 20 acres of heaven that is only 10 minutes from downtown yet a world away from it all – in fact most people drive right past us because we’re so hidden and if it weren’t for …
How many Wisconsin specialties can you list? Artisanal cheeses, craft beer, the Packers, our beautiful, great outdoors. There’s a lot to be proud of. One thing that likely does not come to mind is asparagus. Is it really a Wisconsin delicacy? Well, maybe not to everyone, but it is delicious and Wisconsin does grow some …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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Our Wisconsin Cheese Curds Scramble was inspired by a recipe from the Spring Green General Store in Spring Green Wisconsin. 8 large eggs ½ cup half and half 2 Tablespoons butter 1 ½ cups Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Curds 4 pieces of sun dried tomato diced 1 Tablespoon fresh dill chopped or 1 teaspoon of dried …