Pedego Bikes

Pedego Electric Bikes has opened in the Village of Carlsbad.  What a fun addition to the Village! They are located walking distance from the Pelican Cove and rent electric and regular bikes.  They also have tour packages.  The Dali Lama Tour, Romantic Picnic and Oceanside Pier and Harbor Tour.  Check it out next time you come to stay at the Pelican Cove Inn.  For more information you can check their website www.pedegocarlsbad.com.

Wednesday Night Farmer's Market

I am so glad I made it up the to newly redone Farmer's Market here in the Village of Carlsbad.  So many wonderful choices and so nicely set up.  It really adds so much to the Farmer's Market experience.  The Market is just a few blocks away from the Pelican Cove Inn and since it is open from 3 to 7, you can walk up and enjoy a great evening in Carlsbad.  Make sure to check it out when you are in town on a Wednesday.

Angel Kisses Cookies

Love these cookies!!  You can also put mini snickers bars or rolos on instead of kisses if you wish. Enjoy!

Angel Kisses Cookies
½ cup butter
¾ cup peanut butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg
2 TBS milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 ½ cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
About 30 chocolate kisses (or any mini chocolate candy)

Preheat oven to 375. Cream butters and sugars together until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour, baking soda and salt. Form into balls (about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter). Roll in sugar. Flatten a little bit. Bake for 8 minutes. When they come out, press an unwrapped chocolate kiss into each cookie. Enjoy!

Carlsbad Beach Fest Tomorrow!!!

Come join the fun at the Carlsbad Beach Fest being held tomorrow, June 15th on the beautiful beach here in Carlsbad.  For more information go to http://carlsbadbeachfest.com/ .  See you there!!!

Beautiful Bird of Paradise!!

These are such a unique flower that we have here in Carlsbad.  I planted these almost 10 years ago and never had any blooms until now.  I know I don't have a green thumb, but 10 years....that is a bit much.  Oh well!  Glad to have them blooming in my yard now!! 

The Pelican Cove Inn had a promotional video produced and we love the result!  Click HERE to see it!

Oatmeal Pancakes

This delicious recipe was given to me by some wonderful guests.  Worth trying!  The recipe is listed below. 

OATMEAL PANCAKES

Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup flour
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (more or less to your taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix oats and buttermilk. Refrigerate overnight. Before cooking, stir in eggs, and butter. Stir just until blended; set aside. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, cinnamon and salt. Add to oat mixture, stir just until blended (or moistened). Spoon 1/3 cup batter onto a lightly greased griddle on medium heat (350 degree) turn when tops look bubbly. You can top with fresh fruit/warmed blueberry sauce/chopped apples/nuts or whatever suits you.  Great served with yogurt on top.