May 11th, 2020 by srsm
Stirring it up: Crustless Quiche with Broccoli and Cheese will make your tastebuds happy. Early in our B&B experience we realized that while our guests liked quiche, the great majority of them left the crust. The hunt was on for a crustless quiche. Makes: 1  8″ quiche Oven: 350°F  (170°C) Bake: about 40 min. Ingredients … read full article
April 9th, 2020 by srsm
20 in 20. Make 20 cookies in 20 minutes. Maple-Almond Cookies are the perfect cookie to bake in the early spring each year. The sugaring season is over for West Hill Sugar Orchard, just down the road from us here in the Mad River Valley of Vermont. All the buckets are off the trees and … read full article
March 15th, 2020 by Emily Wachsman
While we have had to close for the next 6 weeks due to the current health situation, we hope to open again on May 1st. To help you plan your stay with no financial risk, any reservations for a stay through August will be cancellable if necessary with a full deposit refund. Foodies take note; … read full article
March 5th, 2020 by Emily Wachsman
Are you ready to see some truly beautiful Vermont Waterfalls with us? Spring is just a few days away. As this beautiful and vibrant season comes into focus, it’s time to switch gears from talking about skiing to talking about some of the warmer weather activities that abound nearby. One such tradition that has us … read full article
February 4th, 2020 by srsm
The answer’s easy! First on the list is that the Mad River Valley is a diverse and welcoming community which has provided the opportunity for residents to build on their talents and for visitors to relax and leave the stress of a busy life behind. With so much variety it’s easy to name 20 favorite … read full article
December 7th, 2019 by srsm
Stirring It Up: Swedish Visiting Cake, quick and simple to make and very ‘moreish’ tasting! Here is my variation. This cake is crispy outside and chewy inside which is similar to the consistency of a coconut macaroon. Makes: One round 9″ (23cm) cake. Oven: 350°F (175°C) Bake: 25-30 min. Ingredients: 8 T (4oz) salted butter … read full article
April 19th, 2019 by srsm
Stirring it up:Â Scrumptious Gluten-Free Cornbread. Love cornbread and need to eat gluten free? Â This cornbread recipe is easy and made with ingredients you probably have in your kitchen right now. The recipe can be halved and still produce an excellent result. Enjoyed by our guests. It’s keeper! Makes: one 9 x 9 inch pan (25cm … read full article
August 20th, 2018 by srsm
Serving it up: Quiche. This warm, creamy, egg pie is a winner at breakfast here at West Hill House B&B. Quiche can also be enjoyed for lunch or, dare I say, dinner and is especially tasty cold with a crispy salad on a hot summer day. Makes one 8″ (20cm) pie Oven 375°F  (190°C) Bake … read full article
April 30th, 2018 by Peter MacLaren
Vermont’s Mad River Valley is the perfect destination for a golf getaway, with a variety of excellent courses to choose from. Take advantage of our Vermont golf vacation package and enjoy two rounds on a course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr! West Hill House B&B, in Warren, VT is the perfect home base for … read full article
April 20th, 2018 by Peter MacLaren
Love cheese? Who doesn’t? Cheese is so popular, there’s even cheese-tourism. We here in Vermont should know, we offer it! If you’ve a hankering to make your whey (sorry for the cheesy pun) to some of our local cheesemakers, all you need do is head out on the Vermont Cheese Trail! Vermont is known for … read full article
October 26th, 2017 by Peter MacLaren
The leaves are turning, the nights growing longer, and the air cooler. That can mean only one thing – it’s almost time to come ski Mad River Valley! If Vermont is a skiers paradise (and it is) then the Mad River Valley is its epicenter. People come from all over to ski Mad River Valley … read full article
April 16th, 2017 by srsm
A beautiful, warm and sunny mid-April day just begs to be enjoyed so, having no overnight guest to attend to, we set out to enjoy the afternoon and view the works of area artisans. Our afternoon outing started in Middlebury, about 45 minutes from the B&B, where we stopped at the Vermont Coffee Company for coffee and … read full article