We often share relevant links in our blogs and newsletter, but for some time we have been considering creating a master list – one-stop shopping, so to speak. OK, so we decided that was not exactly practical – there is just too much! Too many
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Aquaculture: Protecting the Waters of the East End
Aquaculture is defined as the rearing of aquatic animals and the cultivation of aquatic plant life. The East End of Long Island is rich in variety and population of fish and shellfish including: Striped Bass . Tautog . Summer & Winter Flounder . Pollack .
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Creating Sylvia’s Eggnog This recipe is integral to the making of Sylvia’s French Toast, but that is not the only reason we are thinking winter cocktails several months early. Eggnog, like many ancient foods, was created out of necessity. A fortified beer was added to
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Pain Perdu translates simply as “lost bread” and is the basis of today’s French Toast. The lost bread we are speaking of is that stale loaf of brioche or sourdough that is not yet destined to become bread crumbs. Day old bread, or slices of
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A few years back I had the pleasure to chat with Nathan Chan about hospitality. Nathan is an old friend and the entrepreneur behind Foundr . Launched in 2013, Foundr is a digital magazine and podcast that solves the problem that both new and seasoned
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The story of Invisible Green at the Mill House Inn started with an earlier blog post. Now let’s talk about supporting green initiatives. It’s one thing to say you will be green. It’s another thing altogether when you sign a pledge to let your supplier
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For some parents, the thought of traveling with their children brings forth images of temper tantrums, missed exchanges, and tears of frustration. Your vacation doesn’t have to leave you more drained at the end than when you started. With a little smart planning and some
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Last week we spoke about the Care-Takers; they are the “The Heart and Soul of a Hotel.” At MHI, they are your Personal Assistants, special people who care so much they will do anything for you, often at the drop of a hat. I am
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It’s summer! No school. It’s cool but sometimes it gets boring . . . especially when all my friends are away on vacation. Why can’t we go on vacation, too? I feel left out! Then my mother suggests that we go to the beach. She
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This is the beginning of a new story. An introduction to the heart and soul of a hotel, in its essence it’s the story of your travels. I imagine there will be many chapters, but that’s up to you since it is your story. This
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