Posted by Kayte Bachyrycz on Mon, Dec 12, 2011 @ 01:21 PM
Chef Paul's next recipe from The Hermitage Kitchen?
Cream of Mushroom Soup!
| Mushroom Soup Ingredients: |
|
| Shitake Mushroom |
1 qt |
| Maitake Mushroom |
.5 qt |
| Button Mushroom |
1 qt |
| Oyster Mushroom |
.5 qt |
| Shallot |
1 cup |
| Garlic |
.5 oz |
| Jalapeno |
.12 ea |
| Celery |
.5 cup |
| Butter |
.5 oz |
| Flour |
.5 oz |
| Sherry |
2 oz (add more at the end to taste) |
| Vegetable Stock |
3 qt |
| Soy Sauce |
2 oz |
| Salt & White Pepper |
To taste |
| Worchestershire Sauce |
1 oz |
| Heavy Cream |
10 oz |
Cream of Mushroom Soup Steps:
- Sweat shallots, garlic, celery & jalapeno
- Add mushrooms and cook down until they are fragrant
- Degalze with sherry
- Add vegetable stock and simmer for 30 min
- Add cream and bring back to a simmer
- Blend until smooth and pass through a chinois
- Season with Worchestershire Sauce, salt, white pepper and soy sauce
Serve & Enjoy!
Let us know what you think and if you have any questions while making this Hermitage-style cream of mushroom soup. We'd love to hear from you!
Posted by Kayte Bachyrycz on Mon, Dec 05, 2011 @ 02:17 PM
Posted by Kayte Bachyrycz on Mon, Nov 21, 2011 @ 02:28 PM
Executive Chef Paul is starting a new series on our blog called "Hermitage at Home." While we love when you come to visit us at The Hermitage, Chef wanted to find a way to also bring The Hermitage to you.
Each week, we will have a fresh new dish that Chef Paul created for you to try and share with your family and friends. Since this week is Thanksgiving, he's chosen a true comfort dish for you to enjoy:
Apple Chutney
First:
| Combine the following ingredients and bring to a simmer until apples are tender but not cooked through: |
|
| Honey Crisp Apples: peels and diced to a medium size |
2 qts |
| Ginger Minced |
2 oz |
| Cider |
8 oz |
| Apple Juice 100% |
8 oz |
| Cider Vinegar |
4 oz |
| Star Anise |
1 tbs |
Second:
Strain and discard the star anise and reserve apples. Reduce remaining juice by half and chill.
Third:
After juice has been chilled gently mix back in to the apple with about 2 tbs of whole grain mustard and 2 tbs of Dijon and salt to taste.
Fourth:
| Use the following ingredients to make the Apple Butter: |
|
| Granny Smith Apples |
3 |
| Sugar |
3 cups |
| Butter |
1 cup |
| Cinnamon Stick |
1 |
| Chli Flake |
1 tsp |
Peel & cut the apple into a large dice and discard the core. Combine all the ingredients in a pot and cover. On low heat simmer, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking, until the apples are tender. Remove cinnamon stick and blend till smooth. Pass through a chinois.
Enjoy your Hermitage-style Apple Chutney! Let us know if you have any questions!
Posted by Kayte Bachyrycz on Mon, Nov 21, 2011 @ 02:22 PM
First Courses
Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup, Jalapeno Orange Oil, Chives
12
Field Greens, Honey Thyme Vinaigrette
9
Caesar Salad
9
Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Avocado, Pistachio, Miso Mustard
12
Pan Seared Diver Scallops, Cauliflower Puree, Cranberry, Candied Ginger
15
Vermont Poached Egg, Rabbit Sausage Gravy, Cheddar Biscuit
14
Vermont Cheese Board
12
Oysters served by the half-dozen
18
Pizzas
Vermont Smoke and Cure Pepperoni
12
Fowl Mountain Farm Rabbit Sausage, Tarentaise, Arugula, Garlic
14
House Made Pancetta, Broccoli Rabe, Maplebrook Ricotta
14
Maplebrook Mozzarella, Tarentaise, Parmesan
12
Entrees
Duck Confit, Maplebrook Cheddar Curd, Poutine
12
6oz Sleeping Dog Farm Cheddar Burger
14
Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Ham, Swiss, Jalapeno
12
Roasted Salmon, French Lentil, Spinach, Bacon Vinaigrette
16
Panko Fried Chicken, Creamy Cole Slaw
18
Maine Lobster, Macaroni, Cabot Clothbound VT Cheddar
18
Pork Schnitzel, Fried Egg, Capers, Parsley
24
Grilled Cavendish Quail, Kale, Cranberry Relish
26
Prime Strip Steak, Sweet Potato Butter, Roasted Mushrooms, Port Wine Ancho Puree
46
Twin Brooks Farm Pheasant, Red Wine Braised Cabbage, Honey Glazed Carrots
35
Posted by Kayte Bachyrycz on Mon, Nov 21, 2011 @ 02:14 PM
Soups
Daily Selection of Soups
All Soups 5
Salads
Caesar 6 with chicken 10 with salmon 10
Chef Salad 8
Spinach and Goat Cheese, Cranberry Vinaigrette 8
Pizza
Pepperoni 12
Cheese 12
Rabbit 14
House Made Pancetta, Ricotta, Broccoli Rabe 14
Sandwiches
6oz Sleeping Dog Farm Cheddar Burger 12
Grilled or Fried Chicken Sandwich, Bacon, Vermont Swiss 12
House Made Corned Beef, Vermont Swiss, Rye 12
Smoked Portabella, Lettuce, Tomato 8
BLT with Avocado 8
Flank Steak, Roasted Garlic, Vermont Swiss, Arugula 12
Pork Schnitzel, Fried Egg, Secret Sauce12
Scotch Smoked Salmon, Vermont Goat Cheese, Arugula 14
Haystack Club –Turkey, Bacon, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato 8
Vermont Italian Sausage, Peppers, Onions, Mozzarella 12
Fried
Gravy Fries, Vermont Cheddar Curds 6
Chicken Fingers 5
Corn Dogs 2 for 5
Spicy Asian Wings 12 for 8
Posted by Kayte Bachyrycz on Mon, Nov 21, 2011 @ 01:57 PM
Hermitage Restaurant
Fine Dining Menu
Starters
Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup, Jalapeno Orange Oil, Chives
12
Field Greens, Honey Thyme Vinaigrette
9
Caesar Salad
9
Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Avocado, Pistachio, Miso Mustard
12
Vermont Cheese Board
12
Pan Seared Diver Scallops, Cauliflower Puree, Cranberry, Candied Ginger
15
Vermont Poached Egg, Rabbit Sausage Gravy, Cheddar Biscuit
14
Island Creek Oysters served by the half-dozen
18
Main Course
1 ½ lb Maine Lobster, Mushroom Parpardelle, Garlic Butter, Chives, Walnuts
39
Double Smoked Pork Chop, Apple Butter and Chutney
32
Grilled Cavendish Quail, Kale, Cranberry Relish
26
Atlantic Cod, Tomato Ragout, Spicy Crushed Potato
28
Fowl Mountain Rabbit Roulade, Smoked Gnocchi, Broccoli Rabe
28
Prime Strip Steak, Sweet Potato Butter, Roasted Mushrooms,
Port Wine Ancho Puree
46
Twin Brooks Farm Pheasant, Sweet and Sour Cabbage, Glazed Carrots, Jus
34
Posted by Kayte Bachyrycz on Thu, Sep 08, 2011 @ 03:08 PM
Vacation on land or at sea on a 76' Lazzara Skylounge Yacht!
The summer is coming to an end, calendars are filling back up and obligations are calling your name. Our advice? Schedule your next break now, and charter a 76' Yacht.
It's important to live each day to the fullest, and we have the ingredients to fill your days with memories that will last a lifetime. So gather your family or friends and prepare for the ultimate in luxury.
Here are the details:
Andiamo sleeps 6 guests in 3 Suites (Master King + 2 VIPs w/full beds)
Salon
Andiamo's salon was passionately designed with attention to the slightest of details to create spacious stuning surroundings leaving you with the feeling of being aboard a much larger yacht.
-L-shaped sofa
-Two chairs to starboard
-Coffee and end tables
-Bar with liquor cabinet
-Entertainment center
-Formal dining table seats six
-Day head spiral staircase leading to staterooms
-Direct TV receiver
-Phone with intercom
Galley
Andiamo features a spacious country kitchen surrounded on three sides by windows that bring in light and offer amazing views.
-Sunshades
-Glass stove
-Oven
-Dishwasher
-Refrigerator/Freezer
-Double kitchen sink
-Flat panel TV
-Phone with intercom
Staterooms
A spiral staircase transports you to the lower deck to find a true haven of relaxation. Beautiful woods and fine decorative pieces are found in each of the three fully equipped suites. The full beam master is spacious and comfortable. It has a reading and lounge area, private washroom with twin sinks and jetted tub for total relaxation. Two beautiful guest suites are forward and to port, equipped with washrooms. These cozy luxurious suites are sure to please the most demanding of yachtsmen.
Master Suite
-Large bed
-L-shaped sofa
-Vanity
-Walk-in closet
-Safe
-Phone with intercom
Charter Andiamo for $18,000 per week /$2,000 per day
For more information or to book your luxurious yacht getaway, contact Kayte by emailing Kayte@hermitagerealtyvt.com or calling 214-794-0223
Posted by Kayte Bachyrycz on Wed, Jul 20, 2011 @ 07:56 PM
A destination wedding in Vermont can be everything you imagined it to be, but it requires you to make a few important decisions. Here are a few thoughts to consider:
Seasons of love, which one is yours? Fall, winter, spring and summer. Vermont is one location in which each of those seasons provide spectacular wedding backdrops. And since you're not restricted to a particular time of year, you have the flexibility to chose whether you want an indoor or outdoor wedding (or a little of both). Make sure you pick a destination in Vermont that can cater to your decision. If you would like a large wedding surrounded by flowers on a beautiful lawn, pick a venue that has that option available. If you'd first like to have a romantic dinner indoors before bringing the celebration outside, you need to be sure that your venue has this type of flexibility and has experience in providing that type of arrangement. Make the venue cater to your needs. Don't fit your wedding to the capabilities of your venue.
A wedding or a vacation? How about both! If you decide to have a destination wedding, go all the way and make it a complete getaway. This involves two important factors: on-site offerings & off-site activities. It is no secret that Vermont is a very popular vacation destination. This is largely in part due to its mountains and sporting offerings. You may want to pick a venue that allows you and your guests to take advantage of these highly-traveled destinations. Consider a wedding location that also offers transportation to and from these activity centers.
Even more important is to make sure the venue itself has enough offerings to keep you and your guests busy. Weddings involve enough planning. Once you arrive at your wedding destination, all your stress and obligations should be over. Consider a venue with a pond, trail, fitness center or spa. On site pubs and outdoor patios are also important in creating a well-rounded wedding getaway for you, your family and friends.
What else do you think is important in planning a destination wedding in Vermont?
Here's what a couple brides had to say about their destination weddings at The Hermitage:
Beautiful Site; Fantastic Service
I can't possibly speak highly enough of the Hermitage Inn. They were so integral to making my wedding day as wonderful as it was. Here are my top thoughts: 1. The site itself is picturesque. The rooms at the inn or beautifully decorated and so comfortable. 2. I hadn't thought about this beforehand, but on my wedding day it struck me how perfect the layout of the Main Inn was for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. People could get together to talk, etc outside on the terrace or in the bar area. It was also nice having a real bar for serving my guests. 2. The dining was so beautifully decorated that I really only needed to provide some simple centerpieces for the tables to make it complete. 3. Service! Working with their wedding coordinator was an absolute pleasure. She took care of everything. And on the day of the wedding it all went so smoothly - I didn't have to worry about a thing. The inn keeper and staff for so extremely accommodating to me and my guests. If I asked for something they'd do everything in their power to get it for me. 4. Food! Yum, Yum, Yum. Guests commented on how good the food was. I was also able to provide a selection of 4 dishes at no additional cost. The food looked and tasted delicious. It was an all round wonderful experience and I look forward to spend many anniversary nights up at the Inn. My guests were thrilled with the weekend and had nothing but compliments to pay for the setting, the food, and their overall experience.
City Girl meets Perfect Elegant Country Wedding
The minute I saw the Hermitage Inn on the Knot I knew it was the place we were going to get married. I was looking for a short destination from NYC, but nothing too far. I had a vision of an inn, cozy, elegant, with rustic grounds but not dated. I had been searching for months. The very next day I called the events coordinator at the Hermitage to get more information. She was informative and patient and I actually felt like I had a connection with the person at the other end of the line. One month later we drove to VT to visit. As soon as you drive across the covered bridge onto the property you feel like you are someplace extraordinary. The property is nothing short of stunning from the grounds to the rooms to the tavern and the dining area. The entire property was recently redone with no expense spared. The walls of the main house are filled with the artwork of the famous Michel Delacroix. The room’s are pure luxury, each with fireplaces and spectacular views. It was a relief after months of looking. My instinct was dead on. It was my perfect fit!! We wanted to share our wedding weekend with family and friends and The Hermitage served as the perfect storybook location. Our Wedding was on the last weekend in July of 2010. On Friday we held an outdoor bbq on the patio of the Hermitage inn for our rehearsal dinner. It was laid back but in an elegant sort of way and I just remember seeing everyone just really enjoying themselves. I can tell they just did not anticipate feeling like they actually got away as opposed to just having to go to “another wedding”. When dinner was over we just hung out drinking wine by the bon fire. The next day - our wedding day, I was of course a little busier than most of the folks, but was glad to know they had much of the property to enjoy. I looked out the window of my room to see a large group sitting around the pond on the property drinking lemonade. My husband’s dream for our wedding day was to catch a trout. And he did. Lucky for him the pond was stocked. Did I mention the activity center has all new equipment for guests to use no matter the season? From fly-fishing equipment to snow shoes. The gym has an amazing sauna with flat screen tv and a large window overlooking the stream. Our day was beautiful and I cannot express how amazing the staff was. From Stephen the innkeeper, to Lisa, Courtney, Laura, Rachel, and the rest of the crew, we felt like family by the end of the weekend. They were very accommodating with the planning and NO was never a response I received. I was completely relaxed up to the moment before I walked down the aisle. Remember I am from NY and for those who know me - that is a feat. The staff was there as I walked out and I remember looking back with a wave and seeing all their smiles. We had an outdoor ceremony on their grounds followed by a cocktail hour and then dinner. The food is AMAZING. Oh and the Wine selection - Ridiculous! It has consistently been that way – I have had many dinners there. I can't believe I have yet to mention that. So many amazing things to say about this place, but you really can't experience it until you go for a visit. Just go and tell them Jessica sent you ;). Since our wedding many of my friends who stayed at the property have come back. I am going for a visit in a couple of weeks and just can't wait!!!!
A Perfect Vermont Wedding
After much searching we decided that there was no venue that could compare to that of the Hermitage Inn in all of southern Vermont. We got married on May 9th which for Vermont could mean snow, mud or green grass. Fortunatly for us it meant green grass and the Hermitage did a great job with their spring clean up to get everything ready for our off season wedding. The entire Inn has been recently renovated and it shows! From a beautiful bar just perfect for cocktail hour to an amazing fireplace that sets the mood in the main dinning area. New flooring, chairs, place settings and menus. The guests rooms were also breathtaking, each with its own Vermont charm they were perfect for photographing the girls as we got ready. Though I was not present for cocktail hour, everyone said it was wonderful, we had live music in the bar area and were able to choose from a long list of apps. I was able to choose linen colors, candle colors and how I wanted the tables set up in the main dining area. After the reception we headed to the hot tub to relax with friends late night! I was really happy with the Hermitage, they had just finished their covered bridge which creates an awesome entrance to the Inn and makes directions easy. I also attended an outdoor wedding last summer there and thought that they did a very nice job creating an outdoor ceremony site. Oh and the food was great too!
Read more about these Hermitage weddings at: http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/The-Hermitage-Inn-Profile?ProfileId=261165.
For your special wedding offer click here.
Posted by Kayte Bachyrycz on Tue, Apr 05, 2011 @ 03:15 PM
While The Hermitage restaurant is still a secret to many outside the southern Vermont region, a special guest from New York took it upon himself to spread the news to his family, friends and followers.
Check out what he said about us on his fun, comprehensive & informative blog, http://2plus2nycreview.com/?p=2165:
For that country inn experience, The Hermitage is gorgeous, refined and in close proximity to the mountain, leaving you with a 5 minute drive to the slopes...There is a lively bar, a pub area for casual meals, and a fine dining room for sampling of some of Vermont’s best meals.
...The most adorable accommodations… quaint, polished, stately and tasteful… this place is NOT your grandma’s attic as is the case for the vast majority of “Inns”! Just 5 minutes from Mount Snow, the Hermitage Inn is a great choice (if not the best choice) when visiting the area. The 15 rooms are each decorated uniquely! Features include large, carved wood beds, fluffy, beautiful bedding (like out of a page of a Bloomingdale’s catalog!), flat screens, wireless internet, minibars and fireplaces! Scattered between 3 buildings, the Main House, Wine Wing and Carriage House, most rooms accommodate two individuals, while a select few can sleep up to four. Rates range from $170 to $295 per night. There are even great deals like free Mount Snow lift ticket packages and Sunday nights free. Check out all the details here.
The property offers a wide variety of activities… quite surprising for a small establishment. Fine dining, a casual pub, 3 square meals a day, a wine cellar (complete with tastings) and store, plus tons of seasonal outdoor fun! In the winter partake in dog sledding, ice skating, snowmobiling (including mini ones for kids!) and cross country skiing. Summertime is great for fishing, hiking and even Sugarhouse tours for Maple Syrup tastings. Year round, relaxation is certain with treatments at the Spa, a dip in the hot tub, a work out in the fitness center and an evening chat by the nightly bonfire. Oh man… sounds so great!
...Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, as well as Sunday Brunch, the beautiful Hermitage Inn has great selections for every meal of the day. The decor is lovely with a country estate vibe… like dining in an elegant manor house. With both a fine dining room and a more casual pub area, both are great options for a memorable experience. All menus offer local and fresh produce, a variety of meats, like rabbit, quail and Long Island duckling, as well as seafood from neighboring Maine, like the lobster! Chef Paul Eschbach, a former chef of Jean-Georges in New York City and graduate of the CIA (Culinary Institute of America), creates masterfully prepared and beautiful dishes. Stop by on your way back from the slopes and eat in the pub, or pack a nice shirt and shoes, make a reservation and dine in the lovely main room, while sitting before a roaring fire, with a glass of wine in hand.
On the second Saturday of every month, a wine tasting is offered in their rustic wine cellar. Tickets are only $20 and this entry fee is credited towards your purchase of any bottle of wine from their store. In addition, tasty eats on the go are offered at the Hermitage Soup Coup located just over the picturesque covered bridge. From 7-9:30 am, egg sandwiches and bagels are available as some quick fuel on your way to the slopes! Also, stop by from 3-5 pm for some soup to warm you up down to the bones! If you enjoy dining at home, but have no interest in cooking, pre-order your meal by Wednesday and pick it up on the way to your house on Friday night. There are even tapas-style dishes available daily from 4-6 pm… how fun!
The Hermitage thanks you for your kind words, and we are so glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! We hope to see you again soon.
Posted by Danielle Mozeleski on Mon, Apr 04, 2011 @ 10:16 AM
Grab your boots and kick your vehicles into 4x4! It's early Spring in Vermont and thanks to the rain and melting snow, the area's annual Mud Season is upon us.
What is Mud Season? During the Winter months, the ground becomes frozen under the snow-covered dirt roads and trails. As Spring arrives the snow begins to melt, but because the ground underneath is still partially frozen it creates a messy, muddy layer on top. Added rainfall only creates more of a mess as the rain and melting snow mixes with the thawed surface dirt, creating deep ruts that are difficult to navigate around.
Although this may sound far from appealing, both visitors and residents still enjoy the area during this time. Reduced tourism traffic provides locals with the freedom to explore off-road terrain, and for the adventurous outdoor enthusiast who doesn't mind getting their hands dirty, hiking trails are still open in the lower elevations. Hazen's Notch Association provides hikers with a list of guidelines and suggested trails during this season. You can also find helpful suggestions from The Green Mountain Club.
You can still have fun in the mud! The Hermitage is hosting their annual Club Mud event on Sunday, April 11th from 7:30-11:30 PM. $20 dollars at the door gets you entrance to a fun-filled night of food, drinks, music and friends. For more information, call 802-464-3511.
Don't let the mud get you down!