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By Michael Franco, About.com Guide

Snady Shore (Part II) Created: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Part II in an article that checks in with two innkeepers at the Jersey Shore whose inns survived Hurricane Sandy in October 2012.
Sandy Shore (Part I) Created: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
We check in with two innkeepers whose B&Bs survived Hurricane Sandy at the Jersey Shore, and despite the odds, are ready to receive guests this summer.
Mill House Inn Created: Sunday, June 05, 2005 Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013
A feature about the historic Mill House Inn, a bed and breakfast in East Hampton, New York.
Reservation Software Reviewed by Innkeepers Created: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, June 05, 2013
We hear from three innkeepers about which reservation systems keep business buzzing along.
6 Tips For Choosing The Right Reservations Software Created: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Good reservation software is as critical to the success of a B&B as comfy beds and scrumptious muffins. Here we take a look at six things you should look out for as you choose the system that will ...
A Day In The Life Of The Innkeeper Created: Thursday, May 30, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, June 05, 2013
I was recently asked about how long typical tasks take while running a B&B and thought the best answer would be to provide a "Day In The Life" style article that details what an average day was lik...
Cleaning Tips From Innkeepers Created: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013
With tons of toilets, oodles of old woodwork and more china than most royal families, innkeepers have to be expert cleaners. Here I share a few of their secrets for keeping your inn -- or home -- B...
Review: Stay The Night Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013
On the upper-east-side of Manhattan, Stay the Night is a low-key B&B that's high on charm.
Garden Oven Omelet Created: Thursday, May 30, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013
Omelets are those things you make in a pan, right? Not necessarily says Susan Steffan at the Farmer's Guesthouse B&B. The oven can help you cook up some delicious egg dishes, as we see here with th...
Back to Basics Created: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Sometimes it helps to go back to the basics. Nearly everyone knows how to make scrambled eggs, but it’s always fun to try out new ways of whipping up this classic, so I thought I’d shar...
Jamaican Toast Created: Thursday, May 02, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
You might think a Jamaican Toast would involve a big shapely glass and lots of rum. But in this dish from Michelle Neita at Neita's Nest B&B in Kingston, Jamaica, you get a unique twist on a popula...
Big Mill B&B's Cranberry Liqueur Created: Monday, March 04, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013
This recipe from the Big Mill Bed and Breakfast gives you a double benefit. You get the lovely ruby-red colored liqueur as well as the "drunken" cranberries which go great on top of ice cream or so...
Tools Of The Trade (Part I) Created: Thursday, April 25, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013
As kitchen ninjas, innkeepers have a secret stash of terrific tools to help them fight the evils of bland breakfasts around the world. Here we let you in on a few of their favorites.
Tools Of The Trade II Created: Thursday, April 25, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013
As kitchen ninjas, innkeepers have a secret stash of terrific tools to help them fight the evils of bland breakfasts around the world. Here we let you in on a few of their favorites.
Outside Spring Cleaning Tips For Innkeepers Created: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013
Last time we discussed spring cleaning, we looked at a few hints and tips for getting the job done inside the house. This time, we’re all about getting the outside of your house dressed in it...
Spring Cleaning For Innkepers Created: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013
Innkeepers are no strangers to cleaning; most of us do some degree of it every single day. But as we emerge from the dark days of winter in the light of spring, it's a great time to get everything ...
B&Bs Versus Hotels Created: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
If you're a reader of this site, you probably already know where we come down on this battle. A new infographic from Bedandbreakfast.com helps make our love of Inns even clearer.
Springtime Suet Created: Thursday, April 11, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013
A guest post from Chloe Tuttle from the Big Mill Bed and Breakfast who shares her recipe for a suet that can be made from ingredients most innkeepers already have on hand.
The Tax Advantages of Owning A B&B Created: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Owning a B&B not only brings many lifestyle benefits, it can deliver significant tax advantages as well. Here are several areas where you might be able to realize an advantage.
B&B-time Story Created: Friday, April 05, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 05, 2013
Even though I’ve been an innkeeper myself, every once in awhile, I’ll come across a B&B and think: “I wonder what led them to that?” This recently happened with Casa Farolit...
A Dozen Eggceptional Facts About Eggs Created: Thursday, March 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013
The egg can be an innkeepers best friend. Here, in honor of the incredible edible, we present a dozen fun facts that are simply "eggceptional!"
Questions Answered II Created: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
A follow-up question from Bonnie Maravilla in which I address the issue of having family come to stay at an inn you own.
Top 10 Vineyard Inns Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Our friends over at BedandBreakfast.com have recently chosen their top 10 inns located in wine country. Get the link here, along with our pick for the best five of the lot.
Questions Answered I Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013
The first in an on-going series, About.com B&B Guide Michael Franco answers readers questions about all things "inn."
I Do Created: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
For some innkeepers saying "I Do" to the idea of hosting weddings sounds like a nightmare scenario. For others, like Pat and Tony Goetz at The Casistas Estate on the Central Coast of California, ho...
Jardins de Loïs Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Friday, March 08, 2013
Located in the charming town of Beaune in the Bugundy region of France, Les Jardins de Loïs provides visitors the chance to stay in a fully-updated historic home complete with wine cellar and ...
Interview: The Ranch at the Deerborn Created: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 06, 2013
An interview with Rich Hayes, innkeeper at The Ranch at the Dearborn in which we discuss the challenges of operating an inn in a remote area.
Baked Pears With Brandy Sauce Created: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
In the winter months, pears are usually readily available, although they might not be as delectable as the autumnal offerings. In this recipe from the Farmers Guest House in Galena, Illinois the pe...
Going It Alone Created: Thursday, February 21, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013
Bed and breakfasts are most often run by a couple. Some however, make a go of the innkeeping lifestyle on their own which presents its own unique sets of rewards and challenges as we see in this in...
Should You Host Your Wedding At A B&B? Created: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Hosting a bed and breakfast can have a variety of benefits but may not be for everyone. Learn about the pros and cons of choosing this option for your day of matrimony.
The Carriage House B&B's Chocolate Waffles Created: Monday, February 11, 2013 Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013
Traditional waffles are given a turbo-boost of flavor with the addition of chocolate in this recipe from the Carriage House Bed & Breakfast in Lynchburg, VA.
Camellia Inn's Chocolate Cherry Clafouti Created: Friday, February 08, 2013 Updated: Friday, February 08, 2013
A baked-crepe-style dish that lets you enjoy chocolate for breakfast!

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