Ammonoosuc Inn & Restaurant

Cooking “INN” Style Culinary Classes

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Explore the nuances of classical French culinary basics from Chef and owner Karen Melanie, a graduate of the French Culinary Institute and the Pastry Arts Center
**Please note that our culinary classes are not demos, but actual hands-on inclusive of all necessary prep work. Basic knife skills would [...]

Chef Melanie’s Weekly Recipe: Asian Salmon

Asian Salmon
(Serves 4)

4 -  6 oz. Boneless Skinless Salmon Fillets
1 1/2 Cups Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms (stems discarded)
½ Cup Sliced Red Bell Peppers
1 Cup Sliced Green Onions
½ Cup Sliced Water Chestnuts
2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
¼ Cup Soy Sauce (low sodium if desired)
½ Cup Sake (white wine may be substituted)
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17th Annual Fields of Lupine Festival June 4 - 20, 2010

Accommodations & Dining
June 4 - 20, 2010
Paying homage to the annual blossoming of this captivating wildflower, the Fields of Lupine Festival is a time honored regional event. The brilliant spikes of the lupine flower carpet local fields and pastures in a rolling sea of vibrant purples, pinks, blues and whites. The long-lasting blossoms attract [...]

Most Scenic Fall Foliage Drive - Kancamagus(kan-ca-mäg-us) Highway

The Kancamagus Highway. Undoubtedly the most scenic route in Mountain Country, the Kancamagus (kan-ca-mäng -us) Highway (Rt. 112) stretches from the Pemigewasset River at Lincoln in the west 34 ½  miles to Conway in the east. The views are dramatic: Crossing the flank of Mt. Kancamagus, this National Scenic Byway climbs to nearly 3,000 feet. [...]

Chef Melanie’s Kitchen Tip of the Day: Discolored Chocolate

Has your chocolate discolored? Do not be alarmed..this will not hurt the taste. It would not be suggested to be used for tempering for dipped items, but just fine in cookies and cakes.

Parks of White Mountains - Franconia Notch State Park

Located right in the center of the White Mountain National Forest, Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire is 6,692 wild acres of amazing outdoor fun and recreation. Truly a park of all seasons, whether it is skiing on Cannon Mountain, canoeing Echo Lake, hiking the Appalachian Trail, taking a leisurely auto tour, camping in [...]

Chef Melanie’s Weekly Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
12  ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
1 Tablespoon Dark Rum (Meyers)
1/2 to 1 cup finely ground cocktail peanuts

Directions
Heat cream with peanut butter and rum in a 1 quart heavy bottomed saucepan until it simmers, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat. Add [...]

Chef Melanie’s Weekly Recipe: Banana Coffee Cake

Banana Coffee Cake
2 Cups Flour
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup mashed Ripe Banana
½ Cup Butter
3 eggs
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
½ tsp. Mace
2 tsp baking Powder
1 tsp Baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Pre heat oven 350. Grease round tube or Bundt pan.
Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl [...]

Parks of White Mountains - Crawford Notch State Park

On US Route 302
Harts Location, NH (12 miles NW of Bartlett)

This 5,775 acre park provides access to numerous hiking trails, waterfalls, fishing, wildlife viewing, and spectacular mountain views. Crawford Notch State Park is rich in history with the famous Willey House. There are picnicking areas, parking for hiking, as well as scenic pull-offs and a [...]

Waterfalls of New Hampshire -Gordon Falls

Randolph , [...]