Update to Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Back in January I posted my recipe for Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Cookies.  I made some today and decided to take the extra precaution of making my own baking powder - the commercial stuff can sometimes have cornstarch, which takes it out of the category of gluten-free.  I thought I'd share that tip with you and give you a repeat of the recipe, which is so simple:

Only five ingredients

1 egg
1 cup peanut butter (preferably chunky)
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking powder (to make your own, use 1/3 tsp. baking soda and 2/3 tsp. cream of tartar - guaranteed gluten-free).

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix ingredients together.  Drop by spoonfuls on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and use a fork to press them down for baking.  Bake for 15-18 minutes and allow to cool for 2 minutes before removing them to a cooling rack.  Enjoy!!

Jeanne & Jim at the Thomas Shepherd Inn B&B in Shepherdstown, WV

Mother's Day weekend (May 11 and 12) in Shepherdstown

Are you still without plans for Mother's Day weekend?  Treat your mom, or yourself, to a weekend in Shepherdstown and take advantage of all the great things offered in our little town.  Lotus Spa has a Mother's Day package that includes a customized Organic Rejuvenating Facial and a one-hour Swedish massage for the special price of $110.  Make dinner or brunch reservations at the Press Room or Bistro 112.  If it's a nice day ask to sit in the garden at the Bistro.

Last but not least, take advantage of the last weekend of our spring special discount, $25 off per night for a reservation of two or more nights - be sure to enter 'spring' in the discount code box on the online booking form or mention it when you call.  You can book online or call the inn at 888-889-8952.

Jeanne & Jim at the Thomas Shepherd Inn B&B in Shepherdstown, WV

Spring Dogwood Blooms at the Inn

Our pink and white dogwoods in front of the Inn are in full bloom for spring!

Jeanne & Jim at the Thomas Shepherd Inn B&B in Shepherdstown, WV

Easter Parade this Saturday, April 7

Photo by Denny Crosby of Slainte Images

The weather should be beautiful for the first parade of the season in Shepherdstown, Saturday's Easter Parade - one of our most colorful parades.  Rooms are still available at the Inn and we have an Easter weekend special on ($25/night off for a 2-night stay).  The Farmers Market will be on Saturday this weekend. Spring flowers are in full bloom!

Jeanne & Jim at the Thomas Shepherd Inn B&B in Shepherdstown, WV

Breakfast Banana Split

I tried out a new recipe for a fruit starter this morning - a Breakfast Banana Split.  Thanks to Shellie at the Claiborne House for posting the picture that got me started.  Here is a photo of ours.

It was easy but delicious - everyone cleaned their plates!  A banana half (sliced lengthwise) on the plate first, topped by a dollop of vanilla greek yogurt, berries (black and blue) and fresh pineapple, sprinkled with a little homemade granola and drizzled with pomegrante molasses.

I think we have a new addition to the rotating menu!

Jeanne & Jim at the Thomas Shepherd Inn B&B in Shepherdstown, WV