Hi Everyone !  We prepare a lot of gluten free breakfasts here at Red Bud Manor and found this top 25 list to be hilarious for those of you that are gluten free !  Enjoy the good laugh here !  :

See you all soon !

Randee

Innkeeper

 

TOP 25 THINGS THAT HAPPEN WHEN YOU EAT A GLUTEN FREE DIET!!!

1) You will have to throw away all of the food you own and scour grocery stores for gluten-free bread so that you don’t starve.

2) You will shout out loud in grocery stores when you come across gluten-free pretzels.

3) Someone will accuse you of doing this to “be trendy.”

4) You’ll learn to be OK with paying $10 for five cookies.

5) Grocery shopping will take twice as long because you have to read EVERY. WORD. on EVERY. INGREDIENTS LIST.

6) You will create heartfelt bonds with your beloved gluten-free brands.

7) You’ll celebrate when something is labeled as “naturally gluten-free” because OH BOY WATCH OUT THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER

8)  People will be confused by what exactly you can eat.

 

 

 

9 ) You will judge grocery stores based on the quality of the cell phone signal you get there.

10) Because you will have to google every brand to find an FAQ about gluten.

11) You will feel betrayed by inanimate objects like SOY SAUCE.

12) You will develop a dependency on every kind of rice dish.

13) You will see a label like this and wonder “Will this hurt me terribly if it shared a facility with wheat?”

14)  You will be slightly depressed by Google search suggestions.

15) Waiters will hate you.

16) Salad dressings will disappoint you.

 17) You will wonder why major food companies don’t provide gluten-free options.

 18) You will have to buy something called guar gum if you ever want to bake again.

19) …until you find an all purpose gluten-free flour

20) Everyone will cruelly ask you if you miss pasta, and you will think they are dumb.

21) Then you will try to tell them about corn-quinoa pasta, which is actually great, and they just won’t understand

22) You will miss flour tortillas every day of your life

23) YOU CAN’T DISCUSS OATS ANYMORE. YOU JUST CAN’T.

 24) You will seek out gluten-free beer and be pleasantly surprised.

25) You will have to constantly apologize at parties for turning down every snack someone offers you.

 

 

 

Sparkle Sparkle Spring is finally here !

This last photo of Red Bud Manor was shot Monday 3-17-14 after our latest winter storm when it was a white winter wonderland in Eureka Springs !

We are blooming here !  Our daffodils are in bloom and tulips are next followed by much much more beautiful blooms as we move into warmer months !  Let us hope that father winter is now gone for good but.....we never know do we? Last year we had a snow storm on May 1st. Here is hoping that spring is here for good !

Our April promotion for all our guests whom stay with is in April is a complimentary bottle of either strawberry, peach or apple sparkling wine to celebrate Spring !!!  So book now - dates are filling fast. 

Don't forget to look at our packages too- weddings, romance, wine dine and dream and spa packages are fantastic !  

Thank you guests for ranking us number 1 bed and breakfast in Eureka Springs on Trip Advisor!
Here is to warmer weather.....

Randee Ruane,CHA, CCC
Innkeeper

March Madness is here !!!!!!!

Greetings Everyone !  Its finally March and with that is our newest promotion- book and stay with us any dates in March and recieve 2 - 1 day trolley ticket passes !  A great deal especially on weekends when downtown is so busy and parking is tight !!!

Also we are in the midst of Eureka Gras- our own version of Mardi Gras- here is a photo of our guests whom attended the Hookers and Jokers Ball last night at the Crescent Hotel !  

Here is the remaining schedule for Eureka Gras !  

·       Feb 28, 6pm: Coronation Ball – Crescent Hotel Crystal Ball Room

·       Mar 1, 2pm: Eureka Gras Day Parade – Downtown on Spring and Main streets

·       Mar 1, 7pm: Beaux Arts Ball at Basin Park Hotel

·       Mar 2, 11:30am: Jazz Brunch at Crescent Hotel – Bring your Umbrellas

·       Mar 3, 6pm: Arti Gras Reception – Caribe Cantina – Festive Dress

·       Mar 4, 6pm: St Liz Cajun King Cake Ball — Parish Hall

2014 Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Extravaganza For more details, please visit: www.krazo.ureeka.org

Have a great March and thank you to our past and future guests- we love you all !!!

Randee Ruane, CHA, CCC

InnKeeper 

Happy Valentines Day !

Although we are sold out for Valentines weekend, you can still celebrate with us all month !  We are giving a bottle of champagne and a box of chocolates for all our guests this month !  So please do not wait - book your celebration today for you and your valentine !!!  Don't forget our romance package either- treat your sweety to a spectacular 2 night stay in Eureka Springs with us- talk about pampering to impress!!

Check out our romance package on our website !

Yes- we have our own Mardi Gras in Eureka Springs !

The Krewe of Krazo,OZARK spelled backwards, Assures visitors and locals Laissez les bon temps Rouler- Let the Good Times Roll! 

February 27th- March 4th 2014. Check out the complete schedule at www.eurekaspringsmardigras.com. Stay with Red Bud Manor Inn!

Happy Happy Everyone ! As always , thank you guests for rating us #1 on tripadvisor for Eureka Springs !!!   See you soon !

Randee Ruane, CHA, CCC

InnKeeper

Happy New Year Everyone!

We had a great December with the holidays preceded by our Sweet Treats Cookie Tour and the Preservation Society Tour of Homes mid month !  Everyone enjoyed our Champagne and Red Velvet Cake Ball Cookies and hot Apple Cider while touring our beautiful bed and breakfast home!

Do you not love our "Grinch Green" Christmas tree?   We also had a wedding and a full house of lively guests for News Year Eve!  Thank you to everyone whom attended our Cookie Tour and the Tour of Homes we hope to see you all soon!

Hurry and book your $99 rate for this month - only 2 1/2 weeks until February and watch for our February room rate specials too on our website www.redbudmanorinn.com !

Thank you to all of our guests whom posted 5 star reviews on Tripadvisor !  We are humbled as always..

Many Best Wishes to You for the New Year !

Randee Ruane, CHA, CCC

InnKeeper

Happy Holidays !!!
We are ready for todays exciting events: the sweet treat cookie tour and the preservation society tour of homes !!  Stop in for the best cookies ( champagne cake balls and red velvet cake balls) in all Eureka Springs !  See you this afternoon everyone and stay warm !  Your hosts: Catherine and Randee!

 

Tis the season.......

Many  heartfelt thanks to all of our past guests !  We had a great summer and fall season here at Red Bud Manor. Many beautiful weddings , BBQ's and family dinner events we planned and executed here at the Inn and our guests had an exceptional time at all ! Our reviews from all guests on www.tripadviser.com are 5 star excellent !  These reviews show how  superior guest service , exceptional cuisine and beautiful accommodations are appreciated by all of our wonderful guests ! 

It is that wonderful time of the year and many events forthcoming to celebrate !

We are very proud to have been invited to participate in the Preservation Society tour of homes Saturday December 7th. What and honor for us to show our beautiful bed and breakfast to these guests !

Sweet Treat Cookie tour is an exciting and delightful event Saturday December 14th ! We will once again be offering participants our famous and award winning champagne cake ball cookies and red velvet cake ball cookies. I have included the recipes for you to enjoy !

No Winter Blues this January!  Check out our amazing rate offer for any room for any date in January !  Huge Savings !!

Ho Ho Ho !  Happy Holidays to all !
Randee Ruane, CCC, CHA
InnKeeper


Champagne Cake Balls

Cake Ingredients:
1 box white cake mix
1 1/4 cups champagne (I used medium-dry)
3 egg whites
1/3 cup canola oil

Frosting Ingredients:
1/2 cup + 1 tbsp champagne
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups (165 grams) powdered sugar

Candy Coating:
1 pound white or bittersweet chocolate (or both)


Preheat oven to 350F.  Grease a 9 x 13 pan with butter or cooking spray and set aside.

To make the cake, combine all cake ingredients and beat with an electric or stand mixer until well combined, about 2 minutes.  Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.  Set on a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.

To make the frosting, bring 1/2 cup champagne to a boil and then reduce to a simmer until it is reduced to 2 tbsp, about 10 minutes.  Allow to cool completely (I made the cake and the champagne reduction and, to allow adequate cooling time, moved onto the rest of the recipe the next day).

Add butter and powdered sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.  Reduce speed to low and slowly add the cooled champagne reduction and 1 tbsp champagne.  Increase speed to medium and beat for one minute or until well combined.

In a large bowl, crumble the cake and then add 1/2 cup of frosting.  Using your hands, incorporate the frosting into the cake until well combined.  If the cake seems dry keep adding frosting 1 tbsp at a time, up to an additional 1/4 cup, until it reaches your desired consistency (you can do some taste tests here until the taste suits you).

Using your hands, roll the cake mixture into 1 tbsp sized balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.  Refrigerate for 1 hour or freeze for 20 minutes to firm up cake balls.

In a microwave safe bowl melt the chocolate in 30 second increments, stirring in between until almost melted.  Stir vigorously and if the chocolate is still not melted, microwave in 15 second increments until melted and smooth.

Using a spoon, take one chilled cake ball at a time and place in the melted chocolate.  Spoon chocolate over the cake ball to coat.  (Don't roll the cake ball in the chocolate or you will create crumbs that don't look pretty on your final product.)  Remove cake ball from the chocolate with spoon and very gently return to wax paper on the cookie sheet.  Repeat with remaining cake balls.

Allow to chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour and then...

Red Velvet Cake Balls

1. 1 box red velvet cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)
2. 1 can cream cheese frosting (16 oz.)
3. 1 package chocolate bark (regular or white chocolate)
4. wax paper

Instructions

1. After cake is cooked and cooled completely, crumble into large bowl.
2. Mix thoroughly with 1 can cream cheese frosting. (It may be easier to use fingers to mix together, but be warned it will get messy.)
3. Roll mixture into quarter size balls and lay on cookie sheet. (Should make 45-50. You can get even more if you use a mini ice cream scooper, but I like to hand roll them.)
4. Chill for several hours. (You can speed this up by putting in the freezer.)
5. Melt chocolate in microwave per directions on package.
6. Roll balls in chocolate and lay on wax paper until firm. (Use a spoon to dip and roll in chocolate and then tap off extra.)