Fall Is Here-Warm Days and Cool Evenings

Fall is such a great time to visit Carlsbad. The weather is perfect for going to the beach in the daytime and in the evening it is cool. Come and enjoy this lovely time of year here in Carlsbad.

Art Splash...A Success

Art Splash was, as usual, a huge success. The artwork created by the volunteer artists for this event is absolutely amazing. And to think, it will be erased today. I am so glad I was able to capture a few images to keep for you to view. Make plans to be in Carlsbad next September for this annual event.

Love Our Guests....

I had the pleasure of having Janette and Layla (Mom and Daughter) stay with me for a couple of days this week. They were celebrating Layla's birthday. Getting to know them over their stay, I also realized they were just celebrating LIFE! Janette is a cancer survivor/fighter and she asked if I would put her blog http://breastlessinseattle.com/ on our blog. Happy to do it! It is a great site for those that have dealt with cancer either themselves or with a family member. Thank you for sharing your story with me ladies!

Endless Summer....

September is the perfect time to come to Carlsbad. If summer is over, someone forgot to let Carlsbad know. Our water and air temperatures are perfect. Our air temperature today is 73 degrees with a light breeze off the ocean and with kids in school, the beaches are quiet. The water temperature is around 66 degrees which is a little cooler than normal, but still wonderfully refreshing. The mornings are crisp and fresh. Perfect for walking down to the ocean with a cup of hot coffee. Come and experience our endless summer.

Cherry Blintz Souffle

This is another great make the night before recipe. The blintzes you use are premade, frozen blintzes. They come in cheese, cherry, apple and blueberry. The original recipe called for the cheese, but I prefer the fruit ones. Sprinkle nutmeg on the cherry and blueberry and put cinnamon on the apple. Delicious!

BLINTZ SOUFFLE

3 tablespoons melted butter
1 box (13 ounce) frozen blintzes
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Nutmeg

Pour melted butter into 11 X 7 inch glass baking dish. Place blintzes in dish in single layer. In a medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients and pour over blintzes. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, preheat oven to 350. Uncover and bake 45 to 55 minutes or until puffed and golden. Six servings.

Visit Carlsbad

Our local visitor's center has advice you should follow..Visit Carlsbad. The website www.visitcarlsbad.com is a great resource for seeing what is happening in Carlsbad. You can also join them on facebook by clicking on the facebook icon at the bottom of the home page. See what is happening in Carlsbad by visiting their site.

Harbor Fish Cafe

Harbor Fish Cafe is delicious! Great lunch place with good fish tacos, fish and chips and other grilled fish specials. Very casual with outside seating that can view the ocean. The tables are picnic tables and each has a roll of paper towels for your napkin. It is located just a few blocks away from the Inn, so next time you are here, give them a try!

Carrot Cake Cup Cakes

This is a recipe from an old church cookbook from my parents church. You can't beat the tried and true recipes from way back. The only alterations I made was to do half of the flour wheat flour and to make them into cupcakes instead of a cake. Hope you like it!

CARROT CAKE CUP CAKES
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup white flour
2 cups sugar
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
4 beaten eggs
2 cups grated carrots

Mix oil and sugar. Add eggs, dry ingredients and carrots. Put into muffin tins (either greased and floured or with cupcake liners). Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes.

ICING
8 oz. Cream cheese
1/4 cup butter
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Mix first four ingredients with a mixer until smooth. After cupcakes cool, frost and sprinkle with nuts.

Enjoy!!

Leo Carrillo Ranch

This beautiful ranch is a walk back in time. Located here in Carlsbad just a short drive from our Bed and Breakfast, the Leo Carrillo Ranch is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Beautiful Peacocks rome the property that has been restored to its previous charm. Check out all the things happening at the ranch at www.carrillo-ranch.org .