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"There is such exquisite charm in this lovely B&B. I am so glad to have had an opportunity to stay here.". - Tanya Kozak, Coquitlam, BC
Will we ever see spring?
March 24, 2014 -
I woke up this morning to another unseasonably fridgid day in Ottawa. Here, and probably the entire eastern Canada and USA, are wondering if spring is ever going to arrive this year!
As if she was reading my thoughts, one of our guests from Arizona sent me an email
Tell Laura I Love Her
March 20, 2014 -
We went to see "Tell Laura I Love Her" at the NAC tonight. It was fantastic. The performance was by Gail Anglin and Tom Lips and Lastbandstanding. Unfortunately it was only a 1 night sold-out performance.
It was performed athe the NAC Fourth Stage. It was a lovely night and we
History of Ottawa
March 17, 2014 - Ottawa History & Culture
McGee's Inn (B&B) has been in business in Ottawa for 30 years. We are proud to be part of the history of Ottawa. McGee's Inn was built in 1886.
The History of Ottawa, capital of Canada, was shaped by events such as the construction of the Rideau
Scones aren't on McGee's Inn's (B&B) menu every day, but once in a while we like to offer them to our guests. When McGee's Inn (B&B) does an English Tea we definately prepare scones. We have tried different recipes and
Le Musée Bytown
March 16, 2014 -
Spruce Beer
March 16, 2014 - Recipes
I can hardly believe I found this recipe on the Laurier House website. Laurier House is only a short walk from McGee's Inn.
My family used to make Spruce Beer (it is a non-alcoholic beverage). I'm sure we used the essence of spruce and not the
Lemon Curd
March 16, 2014 - Recipes
This is a recipe from Laurier House. Laurier House is a must see on your list when staying at McGee's Inn. It is only a 5 minute walk from McGee's Inn
Lemon Curd
Ingredients:
• 4 lemons
• 2 cups | 500 ml granulated sugar
• ½ cup | 115 ml
Shrimp Salad
March 16, 2014 - Recipes
BRUNCH GLORIOUS BRUNCH
SHRIMP SALAD WITH MELON AND CURRY SAUCE
This is a recipe I learned at the Cordon Bleu Cooking School. This is not on the menu at McGee's Inn, but it is certainly something anyone could make for a brunch or luncheon.
De-shell shrimp - you can
BRUNCH GLORIOUS BRUNCH
This is another recipe I learned at the Cordon Bleu Cooking School. We knew this would never go on the McGee's Inn breakfast menu, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy it ourselves.
PEAR PIE WITH CARAMEL FLAN
* Butter pan and leave in
Mushroom quiche from cordon bleu
March 16, 2014 - Recipes
BRUNCH GLORIOUS BRUNCH
This is another recipe I made at the course I took at the Cordon Bleu Cooking School.
MUSHROOM QUICHE
Shortcrust
* 200 g flour
* 100 g butter
* 5g salt
* 1 pc egg (break into bowl - whisk - add water
* 10 ml water
Garnish
* 200 g
Milk Bread
March 16, 2014 - Recipes
BRUNCH GLORIOUS BRUNCH
This is a recipe from a course I took at Cordon Bleu School in Ottawa to see what, if anything we could add to the menu at McGee's Inn.
(like a brioche)
* 500 g bread flour
* 50 g sugar
* 10 g salt
* 20 g baker&rsquo
Crepes at McGee’s Inn
March 16, 2014 - Recipes
CREPES AT McGEE'S INN
(This recipe was featured in the Ottawa Magazine March/April issue 2009)
Crepes are a staple on the breakfast menu at McGee's Inn. We have tried different recipes and this is our favourite - tried and true.
* 1 C milk
* pinch of salt
*
Crème à la Chantal
March 16, 2014 - Recipes
A good friend of McGee's Inn - Chantal comes often to help at our Inn. She has also worked at other B&Bs in Ottawa.
She found this recipe that McGee's Inn uses all the time.
* 1 Cup heavy cream
* 1-1/4 C sifted confectioners
Perfect Roast Beef at McGee’s Inn!
March 15, 2014 - Recipes
McGee's Inn is lucky to host many family dinners. Prime Rib is one of our family's favorite .
This is the way we now cook our roast.
* Preheat oven to 500 degrees
* Make sure roast is at room temperature
* Rub the road with salt, pepper, garlic, mustard (whatevery you