July 18th, 2018 by Kate and David Parisi
Summertime mornings in Maine get hot, so a breakfast from the griddle isn’t always the way to go. Homemade blueberry lemon scones are perfect with a morning coffee, as well as afternoon tea. Scones are a versatile treat, and can be sweet or savory depending on the ingredients and the rest of the meal. Our […]
June 22nd, 2018 by Kate and David Parisi
Have you ever tried a cocktail shrub? (See Kate’s Video Here!) When you hear what the ingredients are, it may sound a little unconventional. However, this beverage has been around for centuries. Once a way for colonial settlers to preserve their fruits, this age-old treat has become a decadent summer refreshment. Until the age […]
June 4th, 2018 by Kate and David Parisi
Insiders know that early June is one of the best times of year in Maine. The summer crowds have not yet arrived, and the shops and restaurants are all open. The beach beckons, and the ocean water is sparkling. It is a great time to refresh and renew on the coast of Maine. June 4, […]
May 20th, 2018 by Kate and David Parisi
We have been testing out some new recipes in the kitchen, and revising old ones. We came upon an older recipe for Warm Lobster Dip from Kate’s Aunt who used to make the dish every summer in Long Island. Warm seafood dips were staples of the midcentury picnic and cocktail scene in New England. Almost […]
May 13th, 2018 by Kate and David Parisi
Spring is finally here in the Kennebunks. Our patio’s pink mandevillas are planted and have begun the creep up the planter trellises. The peepers are out every evening and Lower Village is beginning to buzz with activity. It is a glorious time of year here in Maine. We have been thrilled to see such great […]
April 15th, 2018 by Kate and David Parisi
How did we did we build a reputation for being one of the best places for breakfast in the Kennebunks? One meal at a time. Our day begins with a pre-dawn wake up call. We make our way downstairs at the Inn, and put on the coffee before we begin preparing the ingredients for our […]
March 5th, 2018 by Kate and David Parisi
The Kennebunks are the gateway to Maine. We always enjoy the fact that when vacationers visit our area, they are either starting off (or finishing up) a beautiful tour of our great state. There is so much to see and do (and lobster to eat!) here in Maine that makes it a unique and fulfilling […]
February 2nd, 2018 by Kate and David Parisi
I was recently reflecting on what food means to me and what I think about when I cook. If you have been a guest at the Inn at English Meadows, you know that food is a big part of our passion for hospitality. From the daily breakfasts we craft for our guests, to our Monthly […]
December 29th, 2017 by Kate and David Parisi
Winter Getaways in Kennebunk, Maine! Welcome to the New Year and a glorious Winter Season in Maine. This holiday season, Mother Nature brought us a bounty of fluffy snow, and outside the Inn, it looks like a bucolic scene from a Winslow Homer painting. It is a time of true beauty here in Lower Village, […]
July 31st, 2017 by Elizabeth Arruda
We may be a bit bias but Kennebunk has some of the best Maine beaches. There is something for every beach goers taste. Whether you are a sun bather, a beach comber, castle builder, sunset watcher, or surf chaser, allow us to point you in the right direction. While you visit The Inn at English […]
June 9th, 2017 by InsideOut Solutions
The Inn at English Meadows and Curate Maine are proud to announce our third Pop-Up Dinner Experience at The English Meadows Supper Club, June 24th, 2017! Pop-Up Dinners have been gaining in popularity of late – and why not? When it comes to experiential dining, a Pop-Up Dinner can be hard to beat. The idea […]
June 3rd, 2017 by Elizabeth Arruda
How Does Your Garden Grow? Gardening is a big part of life here at The Inn at English Meadows. It has been our passion project, to make the grounds as beautiful as the inside of the inn. Our big plans are beginning to come together. Cedar raised beds are being assembled and filled […]