Christmas Gnome

This adorable Christmas Gnome is keeping watch  over the lobby during the holiday season.  He was sent all the way from Norway and was made by my cousin, Maritt Smenes.  He fits over a wine bottle and is the perfect little greeter full of Christmas cheer. 

Gift Certificates Available!

Pelican Cove gift certificates make great Christmas gifts!  Give the gift of memories of time spent together when you give a night at our beautiful Bed and Breakfast.  Certificates can be for a specific room or for a dollar amount of your choice.  Happy Holidays to all!! www.pelican-cove.com 888-PELCOVE

Happy Holidays!!!

Happy Holidays!!

Our tree is decorated and our gift to you is a complimentary night at Pelican Cove Inn.  Buy 2 nights at regular price and get the third night free for the entire month of December!  760-434-5995 www.pelican-cove.com

Ham Asparagus Strata

Great recipe that you make the night before. It is also really good vegetarian style. Just leave off the ham.

Asparagus Cheese Strata

1 pound fresh asparagus
2 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup coarsely chopped cooked ham
5 eggs
1 3/4 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon each dry mustard and Worcestershire
2 Tablespoons instant minced onion
6 slices whole wheat bread
1/4 teaspoon each salt and garlic powder
Dash Cayenne pepper

Remove tough ends from fresh asparagus and cut into 1 inch pieces. Drop into boiling water to cover and cook rapidly until just tender (about 4 minutes). Drain and set aside.

Trim crusts from bread and fit into the bottom of a greased 7 X 11 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the cheese over bread. Top with ham and asparagus. Sprinkle dried onion on top.

In a bowl, mix eggs, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, garlic powder, cayenne and milk until well blended. Pour over layered ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or over night.

Bake, uncovered, in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and cook another 10 minutes or until firm. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into squares. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Enjoy!

Our Street Fair Purchase

This is the adorable picture we picked up at the Carlsbad Street Fair.  It looks great in our Coronado room. Next Street Fair is the first Sunday of May.  Make a point to come and spend some time with us and at the Street Fair!

Street Fair November 4th!!

Get your holiay shopping done with unique items from the Street Fair in Carlsbad!  The Carlsbad Village Street Fair is on Sunday November 4th. Come stay at the Inn and enjoy the festivities without dealing with the traffic. You can walk to the fair from the Inn. Reservations at 888-PELCOVE. www.pelican-cove.com

Our Beach in the Fall....Fabulous

 

Tamarack Beack

Can you see the surfers?

 The beaches in Carlsbad are the BEST in the Fall months.  They are uncrowded and the air and water temps are still high.  Today, when I took these photos, the air temperature was around 75 degrees with light winds.  Absolutely perfect.  Come stay at Pelican Cove and enjoy our endless summer.  www.pelican-cove.com

Lots of room for you to lay out your towel