Posted by Abby Rose on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 @ 07:15 AM
This weekend the lovely town of Oxford, Maryland will be hosting their Christmas on the Creek weekend. The town will be alive with holiday spirit and activities. From the lighting of the dock trees to breakfast with Santa, you are sure to find something that all of the members of your family will love. Afterwards, come stay at Combsberry and celebrate with a hot cuppa in front of a cozy fireplaces and Egg Nog Pancakes for breakfast.
The full schedule of activities may be found below. Again, we would love to see you knocking on our door this weekend.
Friday ,December 2nd:
6:00pm- Gospel Music and Community Caroling at St. Paul’s Church featuring The Friendship Choir of Waters United Methodist Church
Saturday, December 3rd:
9:00am- 12:00pm- Christmas Bazaar at The Church of the Holy Trinity featuring baked goods, fresh holiday greenery and handcrafted items.
10:00am-4:00pm- Oxford Library Open House with refreshments and special sale on hardback books.
1:00-3:00pm- Mystery Loves Company will host Author of “A Temptation Tale” J.R. MacKenzie.
Refreshments and a Book Signing.
3:00-5:00pm- The Ruffled Duck Inn will host a holiday tea complete with traditional tea and sweets!
10:00am-4:00pm- The Treasure Chest will be open for your Christmas Shopping! Open Sat and Sun!
5:00-7:00pm- Homemade Soup Supper at the Oxford Methodist Church
5:30pm- Santa comes to town!! The official tree lighting in the park and
the visit from Santa kick off the holidays in Oxford!
6:00pm- Oxford Museum will be open with festive window displays and unique gifts.
Sunday December 4th:
7:00-11:00am Breakfast with Santa at the Oxford Firehouse.
Ladies Auxillary will host their Gift Shop with baked goods, handcrafted ornaments and more!
11:00am-5:00pm- Oxford Holiday House Tour hosted by the Oxford Community Center
Check in at the Church of the Holy Trinity for tickets and tour brochure and map.
1:00-3:00pm – Magnolia Wreath Workshop at The Combsberry Inn complete with treats
Posted by Abby Rose on Mon, Nov 07, 2011 @ 12:17 PM
Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Do you need an idea of what to do with all of your leftover jack-o-lanterns? Well, we have the recipe for you! These pumpkins muffins are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dessert. Our Innkeeper would even eat them for dinner! Here at the Combsberry Inn, our guests enjoy these scrumptious treats while overlooking 35 acres of Eastern Shore waterfront property. Nestled in a secluded cove off the Tred Avon River, one is certain to see all the treasures that Maryland has to offer.
Ingredients
- Muffin Ingredients:
- 1 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 4 Tablespoons Butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup (heaping) Pumpkin Puree
- 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
- 1 whole Egg
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1/2 cup Golden Raisins (optional!)
- _____
- Topping
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
- _____
- FOR FROSTING:
- 1/4 cup Softened Butter
- 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
- 1/2 pound Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
Preparation Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously grease 12 muffin tins.
Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Cut in butter with two knives or a pastry blender until it is fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, mix together pumpkin, evaporated milk, egg, and vanilla. Pour pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture. Add raisins. Fold gently until mixture is just combined.
Pour into a greased muffin pan—batter hardly ever fills all twelve unless you keep it down to 1/2 full. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar-nutmeg mixture over the top of each unbaked muffin.
Bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool in pan for 15 minutes, then remove and allow to cool. Ice with cream cheese frosting.
Courtesy of: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/10/moist-pumpkin-spice-muffins-with-cream-cheese-frosting/
Posted by Abby Rose on Wed, Nov 02, 2011 @ 09:23 AM
Fall has arrived and there is a slight chill in the air. If you would love to have a quiet night in at the Inn curled up by a fireplace rather than going out, look no further! This November and December, Gourmet by the Bay is offering a fantastic take out menu. Simply make your reservations at The Combsberry Inn and let our Innkeeper know what you prefer for dinner. We will pick up the meal for you, set the table and then slip quietly away into the night so you may enjoy a little R&R. Sneak a peek at their fabulous faire by clicking the link above... Sounds too good to be true, right? We look forward to seeing you soon!
Please note that meals are only available on Wednesday through Saturdays and must be ordered the week prior.
Posted by Abby Rose on Thu, Sep 08, 2011 @ 07:48 AM
Crabs from Maryland's Eastern Shore cannot be beat for taste. Some of the best and most plentiful crabs are to be found in Sept and Oct. Enjoy fall @ Combsberry Inn and partake of these delicacies as you watch the leaves turn beautiful shades of red and yellow and hear the haunting sound of the Canadian geese as they return to Bringman's Cove.
1 lb crab meat
4 T milk
2 T minced onion
16 ounces cream cheese
1 cup grated chedder cheese
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp Old Bay
2 T horse radish
Beat cream cheese until very soft. Beat in milk, onion, horse radish, lemon juice, worceshire and Old Bay. Fold in crab meat. Place in a greased casserole dish.
Bake @ 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Take out, sprinkle with grated cheese and bake 15 additional minutes. Service with crackers.
Posted by Abby Rose on Fri, Aug 19, 2011 @ 07:24 AM
1st Annual Nautical Festival and Flea Market
The 1st Annual Nautical Festival and Flea Market will be held on Saturday, September 3. The event will be held at the Town Soccer Field on South Morris Street, Oxford.
The event, chaired by Guy Gauvin of Hinckley Yachts, will promote the Town of Oxford's maritime background. On the Chesapeake Bay, few small towns have 7 working marinas, all bustling with activity during the busy season. "We wanted to try to host an event where not only nautical vendors can come, but the Oxford businesses and residents can get involved," says Gauvin.
In addition to the vendor portion, there will also be a flea market area, where local residents can try to sell their "boat stuff". There will also be an area where boats will be on display that are for sale.
Other plans for the day include a crab feast and live music in the early evening, which will be a fundraiser for a local "maritime themed" cause, which is still in the planning stages.
Vendor applications are a part of this information. For more information, please contact the Oxford Business Association by e-mail at info@portofoxford.com.
Vendors for 2011 Nautical Festival (as of July 8)
- Oxford Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary
- Barbara Woods – Beach Glass Jewelry
- Ron Fortucci – Hand Carved Half Hull Models of Local and Classic Boats
- Woodgrain Interpretations
- Pop’s Snow Palace and Treats
- Edythe Humphries – Used Boat Parts
- Arts in the AM – Pottery, Artwork and Notecards and Handbags
- Hinckley Yacht Services
- T.M. Enterprises – polarized & sport sunglasses
- Mandy’s Makings
- Campbell’s Boatyards
- The Treasure Chest
- Vastraya
- Shore Canvas
Posted by Abby Rose on Fri, Aug 19, 2011 @ 07:23 AM
1st Annual Nautical Festival and Flea Market Crab Feast
Tickets are now on sale for the Crab Feast the evening of the Nautical Festival to benefit the Maryland Watermans’s Association. Tickets are $35.00/adult and $15.00/child under the age of 12.
The Crab Feast will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 3. Music will be provided by Three Penny Opera.
To purchase tickets for the Crab Feast – please e-mail info@portofoxford.com. You can also call Lisa Gowe (Maryland Waterman’s Association) at 410-745-5011 or Susan Campbell at 410-310-9922.
Posted by Abby Rose on Thu, Aug 18, 2011 @ 09:14 PM
10 Things to do in Oxford this weekend
Fri.,8/19-Mike SharpMasthead At Pier Street
Fri.,8/19-Hot Tub Limo at schooners
Sat.,8/20-Ellen Cosby Book & Wine Event @Mystery Loves Co.-2 pm
Sat.,8/20-Historic Walking Tour of Oxford-2PM
Sat.,8/20-Third Rail @Schooners
Sat.,8/20-Ryful @ Masthead
Eat in the Park
Take a bike ride
Go for a boat ride
Enjoy no nettles at The Strand
AND - STAY AT COMBSBERRY! :)
Posted by Abby Rose on Tue, Aug 16, 2011 @ 12:16 PM
This Sat Augt 20, 1:30 - 3:30pm Mystery Loves Company welcomes Ellen Crosby signing her new wine mystery THE SAUVIGNON SECRET. Virginia vineyard owner Lucie Montgomery goes to Napa where she is reunited with her former vintner Quinn as they try to unravel the mystery on behalf of Lucie’s Grandfather. We’ll have wine to share. Reserve your signed copies now. 410-226-0010
Posted by Abby Rose on Mon, Aug 15, 2011 @ 12:48 PM
Three Cheese Tomato Pie
1 deep dish pie crust
2 large tomatoes, sliced
1 large Vidalia onion, sliced
Salt & pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
¾ cup mayonnaise
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup provolone cheese, shredded
Bake pie crust at 350 until barely brown
Combine the three shredded cheeses with the mayonnaise
Layer the sliced tomatoes, onions, salt & pepper
Top with basil and then the cheese spread
Bake at 350 about 35 minutes, or until golden brown
May serve at room temperature
Posted by Abby Rose on Sun, Jul 31, 2011 @ 09:54 AM
The votes are in and scenic Oxford, Maryland, has won YACHTING’s first annual contest as the world’s best waterfront town. Over 2,000 votes were cast online for the small, former colonial port on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The runner-up was Charlevoix, Michigan, with over 1,500 votes