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 FOOD HAS LONG BEEN
MY PASSION – which is great as
I've been immersed in the business for two decades. And so, you can be assured that we
work very hard to make every bite served at Wickwood taste absolutely delicious – be
it a cookie or a wedding buffet – it's not all Chicken Marbella. In fact, return
guests generally compliment us that the food at Wickwood is the best in town.
 My cooking style these days tends to be on the “more is more”
side of things as I'm constantly amazed at the wealth of wonderful fruits and vegetables
grown in our little corner of the world. The rich black soil here and the expertise of the
fruit, celery and flower farmers is ever apparent at the Farmers' Market. Daily they seem
to inspire me, as I believe so strongly that you must begin cooking with superb all
natural ingredients at their peak . Day in and day out I'm grateful that I've moved to the
country.
Let me again let Getaway Magazine describes their Wickwood experience,
“Although the rooms themselves are the highlight of any stay here, breakfast in the
sunny garden room is not to be missed. On weekdays, the centerpiece of the buffet might be
perfectly ripened berries and other fruit gathered that morning from the local farmers'
market, served from Simon Pearce bowls, along with a selection of homemade warm muffins,
scones and coffee cake. On weekends the old pine sideboard is laden with a full-scale
brunch, everything from smoked salmon and bagels to Country Ham and Cheese and Herb Strata
to Lime French Toast, Belgian waffles, spicy sausages and baskets of buttery croissants,
served on Wickwood's own hand painted faience pottery. If you fancy the pottery, you can
even take it home – it's available for purchase, and the Inn graciously sends you on
your way with some of their recipes.”
Every evening at six o'clock, guests gather in our Garden Room and Gazebo for drinks and
scrumptious hors d'oeuvres. These may include a Roquefort Pecan Tart, Baked Brie in
Phyllo, Salmon Mousse, Smoked Michigan Whitefish, Saucission en Croute, Red Pepper Pesto
Tart, Herbed Bruschetta, BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Individual Pizzas, Black Bean Dip and Spicy
Tomato Salsa or a Crudite Flower Basket and with various dips.
Everywhere you look, we try to make my love of food apparent. There are snacks in your
room and throughout the Inn – Ginger Tea, thick hot chocolates, spicy Indian Punjabi,
the Inn's own gorp, bowls of fresh fruit and the Crispiest Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever.
Then, we send you to sleep with chocolates made for us, that I consider the best I've had
anywhere in the world.
Just as I frequently change the menus at the Inn to enable guests to savor the seasons as
they unfold. The following recipes will change every month – so you, too, can have a
taste of Wickwood in your home. Enjoy.
RECIPES
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Wickwood Country Inn
510 Butler Street, PO Box 1019 • Saugatuck, Michigan 49453-1019
Telephone: (269) 857-1465 or 1-800 385-1174 • Fax: (269) 857-1552
www.wickwoodinn.com
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