Creative Journey
Nancy Hinchliff
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Birthday
- October 09
- Title
- Owner/Innkeeper
- Company
- Aleksander House Bed and Breakfast
- Bio
- I am an educator, writer/editor, musician, blogger of women's issues and small business owner (Aleksander House Bed and Breakfast) in Old Louisville Kentucky
MY RECENT POSTS
- For Linda: Gluten-Free pound
Cake
February 10, 2011 08:27AM - Easy Lemon Curd Trifle with
Berries
February 09, 2011 11:37AM - Delicious Broiled Grapefruit
February 08, 2011 11:47AM - Berry Yogurt Parfait
February 08, 2011 11:19AM - Celebrating the courage of
women entrepreneurs
February 07, 2011 09:50AM
MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “@Vivian: Yes the pound
cake is really good. You
should
definitely try
it.”
February 17, 2011 08:47AM - “@Paul, Thanks so much
for the nice comment. I'm glad
you like
the post. I'll
prob…”
February 17, 2011 08:46AM - “Hey Paul, so glad you're
going to give it a try. You
wont be
sorry, especially
af…”
February 14, 2011 12:14PM - “Thanks, Linda...and it
tastes as good as it
looks”
February 14, 2011 07:46AM - “Grace, Let me know how
it turns out.”
February 13, 2011 06:38AM
Nancy Hinchliff's Links
For Linda: Gluten-Free pound Cake
At my bed and breakfast, we have to make breakgfast for a variety of people who are on a variety of diets, everything from vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, low-fat, and so on. It's a challenge but we really like doing it. Nothing more satisfying than taking a dozen beautiful gluten-free muffins… Read full post »
Easy Lemon Curd Trifle with Berries
Ingredients:
1 Sara Lee poundcake, cut into cubes
Grande Marnier, enough to coat poundcake cubes
1 jar of tart lemon curd such as Stonewall Kitchen
1-1/2 pint whipping cream
1 pint each: blackberries, raspberries, blueberries
sugar to taste
Instructions:
Coat poundcake cubes (generously) with t/
Berry Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients (yield one parfait)
10 Med-Lg. ripe strawberies
1/2 C. blueberries
1/2 C. raspberries
sugar to taste
1 C. vanilla yogurt
1 C. granola
fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
Slice strawberries into a medium sized bowl. Add blueberries and raspberries. Sprinkle with sugar and let sit… Read full post »
Celebrating the courage of women entrepreneurs
Timothys: The best white chili this side of heaven
"Timothy’s is long gone now, even the building it occupied demolished, but in its day, the East Broadway restaurant had panache and a loyal following for its back room upscale menu as well as its bar menu. The latter featured meatloaf sandwiches and what became the restaurant’s… Read full post »
The art of making scrambled eggs
I love making breakfast at my Inn. I'm always challenging myself to try new things: Gateau of Vegetable Crepes, Spinach-herb Quiches, Croissants Au Gratin, Tarragon Eggs in Puff Pastry...all wonderful gourmet dishes. Most of my guests love it too. But every now and then, a guest or two, or thre… Read full post »
Thanksgiving on a shoestring
During this time when most of us are cutting back on our spending and trying to find ways to beat the economic slump, entertaining family and friends may be quite a challenge, especially during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Americans love to eat. Some wait all year for tha…
Unbelieveably Good Butternut Squash Soup
This a great recipe...especially on a cold day with garlic bread
Sorry...but It is not low fat
Ingredients
5 TBL. butter
6 C. cubed Butternut Squash
1 C. dk. brn. sugar
2 C. Granny Smith apples (chopped)
5 C. water
1 C. apple cider
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
Fabulous Pumpkin Cheesecake
This is the best cheesecake I have ever tasted. Although we love pumpkin pie, my family and I got sort of tired of it so my daughter and I came up with this wonderful cheesecake. We found the basic recipe and changed it around a little to suit our tastes. I… Read full post »
Will the real Roger Easton stand up?
exerpt from Operatic Divas and Naked Irishmen: An Innkeeper's Tale (a work in progress)
I heard it loud and clear. I was on the third floor at my computer with my shoes off, working on a new article. By the time I finished the last paragraph, it had turned into a… Read full post »
The day I was almost killed: A true story
Operatic Divas and Naked Irishmen: An Innkeeper's Tale
exerpt from my new memoir (a work in progress):
Demanding operatic divas, naked Irishmen walking in their sleep, and honeymooners leaving remnants of an unforgettable wedding night are all part of the flamboyant and interesting guests who came in and out of my life as an Innkeeper; each bringin… Read full post »
The lemonade stand: The joys of being a positive thinker
To begin with, I must say that my life has not always been easy. I've had lots of disappointments, losses and medical problems. I would list them, so that you could understand a little better where I'm coming from, but I really hate dwelling on negative things,… Read full post »
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