GRANOLA FROM MY FAVORITE VERY ROMANTIC INN AND A SKI PARTY

My inspiration for this tablescape is from our Ski Party from 2011. We finally have snow, and it is soooo cozy. We are heading to the Adirondack mountains for our annual winter getaway. You are all invited to Mountain Breath's ski party. 

But first, I am sharing my very favorite granola in the whole wide world. Love starting my day with granola from my favorite inn. I had no idea that the inn would give me the recipe, but they went into the kitchen and handed me a copy. I've never heard the word "NO" at this inn. That's why we love it. Anyhoo, here is the recipe.

Mix in large bowl:

2 c. Oats
1 c. Whole Wheat Flour
1 c. Whole Bran Cereal (Special K or Bran Flakes)
1 c. Coconut
1/2 c. Nuts (any kind)

Melt until hot and bubbly:

8 oz. Butter
1 c. Honey

Add to Butter-Honey Mixture:
1/2 tsp. Vanilla

Combine all ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees on a 12" x 9" cookie sheet for 20 - 30 minutes.

For Fine Granola - break apart while still warm.

For Larger Granola - break apart when cool.(This is my favorite way to eat it...I look for the big clumps with lots of nuts)

You're going to need mittens for the ski party, so I've placed a pair at your table setting. Do you remember when blogger Stone Gable taught us how to make the Diamond Napkin Fold  to make our napkins look like this? Very easy. The cozy mittens are napkin rings that I have had forever. 

Fresh baked chocolate chip cookies will warm your heart.  

Our ski party is taking place at the inn where we are guests. The cozy inn puts out a tray of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies so that when you check in, you have something to look forward to.     They are willing to share the recipe, so I am sharing it with you. We'll snowshoe or ski during the day, and head back to the inn around 4:00 when they serve coffee, tea and more cookies. 

Pour yourself some coffee or tea and cozy up to the roaring fire.



A short tour of the inn. Every inch of the inn spells RELAXATION~

And if you want to venture outdoors for a walk Lake Placid, you will be surrounded by Winter's rich evergreens.

The snow is good for keeping beverages chilled for the Ski Party. 

A little box of sweets from the folks at the cozy inn. 

Around the inn, there are "words" that I love.

This blue hour photo has a tropical look until you see the snow on the cars!

Thank you very much for stopping by! I'm joining the Cozy Home Party and Tablescape Thursday, Foodie Friday and Seasonal Sundays. If you'd like to leave me a comment to let me know you were here, I'll stop by your place for a visit! 

Debbie