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| (906) 847~3295 | Happy Holidays on behalf of all of us at Bay View! |
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Share pictures from your stay, and enjoy the collection of stories, recipes, and photos posted by other guests.
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Summer 2011
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Visit Our
Sister Inn
Brigadoon Bed & Breakfast
Mackinaw City, MI
Double your pleasure by visiting this sprawling magnificent Victorian home. Brigadoon has breathtaking gardens, period-perfect furnishings, private baths with heated marble floors, whirlpool bath, individual fireplaces, wet bars, and more.
Visit MackinawBrigadoon.com
or call (231) 436-8882 for more details. Take advantage of discounted rates when you visit both Bed & Breakfast jewels!
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The Best of Bay View Cookbook
Open this gift early to put a halt to that nagging, unnerving question - "
What am I going to cook for the (fill in the blank)?!
" Holidays should be happy with smiles and enjoyment.
The Best of Bay View Cookbook (now in its second printing!) offers new twists to old standards contributed by our guests and friends, plus a hand-picked collection from the culinary creations of Bay View's own Chef Rose Grant. It's truly the gift that keeps on giving... every time you open it. Did we mention its only $13.95?!
Call (906) 847-3295
to purchase
or order online.
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Bay View Blend Coffee
a reflection of your
good taste...
It's the gift that's "practical" but oh so extraordinary.
Bay View Blend Coffee - a mélange of gourmet coffee beans (whole or ground) that yield a richer-than-Rockefeller flavor not found in any specialty shop and certainly not on a grocer's shelf.
Select several individual vacuum bags at $10.95 and give them as stocking stuffers. Keep the heftier five-pound bag at $59.95 on hand to perk a pot for holiday guests to sip with dessert... or savor over breakfast.
Rave reviews are guaranteed with Bay View Blend Coffee.
Order your Bay View Blend Coffee today!
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Greetings!
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Growing up I eagerly looked forward to spending a few days each summer at my grandmother's Bay View home. Sara Bailey Yoder, (the best baker in the world) always had a plate of warm cookies, a pitcher of cold milk, and a loving smile waiting for us. My brothers - Larry, Mark, and Eric - and I would come into the house from playing outdoors and be greeted by enticing aromas wafting from our grandmother's kitchen. Grandma would set the plate of cookies in front of us, and... well... it's one of my most cherished memories. I am fortunate to have had those idyllic days on Mackinac.
That same unforgettable aroma lives on to welcome you, our guests, for your idyllic days on Mackinac. Our popular Cookie Concerto [available in the Best of Bay View Cook book] is prepared daily by Chef Rose (using Grandma Yoder's recipe), and offered afternoons at Mackinac Island's favorite B & B. My childhood enthusiasm for these cookies is not unique; our own Bay View Cookie Monsters consumed over 25,000 last season! The thought makes us smile.
We are pleased and proud to have spent time with you this year, have you stay in our Bay View home, munch on the cookies, unwind and relax, and share your special occasions with us. We are blessed to see many of you year after year, and value the friendships we've developed. Over the next few weeks, we will all gather with friends and relatives, share many hugs and lots of laughter. Let's relish these moments, wrap them around us tightly and carry that spirit into 2012.
Thanks to you, 2011 was one of our best seasons. We wish you and your family the season's best. Have safe holidays.
You are always welcome!
Doug and Lydia Yoder
Your InnKeepers
www.mackinacbayview.com
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 Give the Gift of Bay View This Year and Get Free Overnight Shipping!
 It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: The twinkling lights; the spritz of snow; the smell of cedar and spruce. The holidays really are magical.
Bay View getaways on Mackinac Island, as many of our guest would attest, are a worthy rival.
Imagine... Gentle breezes, scenic vistas, and relaxed afternoons rocking on the veranda. Aaaahhh. For those very special people on your list who have not experienced the latter (or have and want to return), we make this suggestion - treat them to Bay View's Mackinac memories!
Until December 20th, when you purchase a beautiful Bay View or Brigadoon gift certificate for $300 or more, receive FREE overnight shipping! Your loved ones will enjoy this beautiful gift for now, and treasure their experiences at Mackinac Island for years to come.
Call us today at (906) 847-3295 and ask about our gift certificate special or buy via PayPal below.
**This offer is only offered to our email subscribers and will not apply on our website.
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Coffee Break - The Brew-ha on Coffee
Creating a connoisseur-worthy cup of coffee is almost an art form in itself. It requires consideration of several things, not simply which bag you buy.
 For example...
- Whole beans over ground. We always recommend grinding your Bay View Blend beans seconds before brewing. Whole beans maintain their flavor and aroma longer. Coffee grinders are available for less than $20 at stores like Target, and will typically last for years. Use one teaspoon of freshly roasted beans per cup and adjust according to taste and strength.
- The perfect brewing temp for coffee is between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit. If the water is too cool, the brew will be under-extracted and yield a very flat taste. Many drip coffee makers do not heat the water this hot, so remember this when deciding which type of coffee maker to purchase.
- Time is of the essence. Press pots and percolators have the longest brew time, the highest extraction levels, and, therefore, produce the best flavor that will be worth the wait.
- Use filtered water. Most restaurants and popular, high-end coffee houses ALWAYS filter their water. Chlorine content in non-filtered water will alter the flavor of your coffee dramatically.
- To keep your coffee tasting freshly brewed, transfer it to a sealed pump pot or thermos as quickly as possible. Coffee left on the warming plate becomes bitter very quickly and, in our opinion, is best suited for stripping paint.
**Don't forget to order your holiday supply of freshly roasted Bay View Coffee today!
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 Note-worthy: The Innkeeper's Christmas Music Picks
Music is such an integral part of our lives this time of year. Joyous or melancholy, the melodies are piped into stores, playing on the radio, and providing ambiance at parties and family gatherings. May we suggest these outstanding CDs to add to your collection and keep your holiday spirits bright:
-Cover.png/220px-MichaelBuble-Christmas(2011)-Cover.png) Michael Buble' - Christmas
David Foster arrangements and unique production techniques, tried and true seasonal classics, and Michael Buble's rich, mellow vocals ensure this will be a holiday treasure you'll listen to year after year. We recommend starting with our Hit Pick, "It's Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas".
Chicago: 25, A Christmas Album
 A reissue of one of the most popular collections from the quintessential band of the 60s and 70s - Chicago. The brass, the vocals, the trademark style that is unmistakably "Chicago." Re-mastered using the latest techniques for a timeless seasonal treasure.  Beegie Adair - Winter Romance
A compilation of Christmas favorites arranged by talented Nashville jazz pianist Beegie Adair. The soothing sounds go perfectly with a fireplace and cup of hot cocoa or Bay View Blend Coffee. |
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Award Winning Christmas Sugar Cookies
 Ingredients
2 c. sugar
1 c. butter
1-1 1/2 c. flour
3 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar
A pinch of salt
Directions Cream together butter and sugar. Add in eggs and milk. Stir remaining ingredients into a cupful of flour and mix in well. Add to creamed butter mixture. Add in suffiencient additional flour to make a dough that can be rolled out. Do not add too much flour, just add enough to prevent the dough from being sticky. Do not overmix. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees oven for 10-12 minutes. Serve to eager recipients.
For a better Christmas experience, find your favorite holiday cookie-cutter and decorate with colorful and festive icing!
Note: Perfect with a glass of milk for Santa and any cookie monsters!
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Wendy's Cranberry Apple Pie (w/ dried cherries)
 Ingredients
2 pie crust
3/4 c. sugar
2. T. cornstarch
1 tsp. cinnamon (can add up to 1 T, if desired)
3 lg. Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
1 c. fresh cranberries
1/2 c. dried cherries
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
3 T. butter, cut into pieces
Directions Place 1 pie crust into pie plate. Stir sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon into large bowl. Add apples, cranberries, raisins and nuts, tossing well. Spoon into pie crust. Dot with butter. Top with second pie crust. Cut ventilation slits. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Lower temperature to 350 degrees and bake for approximately 40 minutes. Serve warm.
To reheat: cover loosely with foil in a 350 degrees oven for about 20 minutes. It's also good at room temperature.
Note: This recipe was submitted by one of our favorite guests, Wendy Leino from the Mackinaw Area. This is a traditional Christmas addition at the Yoder household and we think it should be yours too!
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Pop's Overnight Roast Turkey
Clean and prep a room temperature turkey. Remove the giblet bag from the chest cavity. Including the turkey parts in the cavity are optional. Place turkey in a baking bag or your preferred broiler pan with a cover.
Optional: Stuff cavity with cornbread stuffing or bake separately. You may want to do some of the dressing both ways.
Add the following ingredients to the broiler pan and turkey cavity:
 Ingredients
2 qts. water
1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
Directions The night before your event, preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place the broiler pan with turkey in the oven and set timer for 2 hours. Turn oven off after 2 hours. Leave turkey in oven and don't open the door until the next morning. Once the turkey has cooled enough to handle, it's okay to carve. After carving you can reheat the turkey to your oven's lowest setting, about 180 degrees, before serving. Ladle juice to make the best turkey gravy.
Note: Pops, Lydia's father, had some of the simplest and best recipes. This is one of our favorites. Too easy to be so good.
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