A peak into the kitchen at the Harrison House Suites

Aerial view of residential block

Our guests are enjoying all the fresh fruits the local farms have to offer for breakfast. We have been getting local raspberries (red and gold), strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries and have been making wonderful berry tortes, berry short cakes, cobblers and crisps for our breakfast dessert. The peaches and plums are the best ever. We tried a new recipe inspired by our summer intern, Alicia for the fruit course. We baked a half of peach, brushed with a bit of butter and sprinkled it with sugar and cinnamon. Then we served it with a bit of marscapone cheese and garnished it with a fresh berry and mint. Not only were they beautiful by tasty as well. This would be a perfect summer dessert for dinner with a scoop of Lopez Island vanilla ice cream! This morning we made our famous lemon ricotta pancakes for breakfast with a side of chicken apple sausage. Dessert was a plum pudding with almond cream! All these recipes and more are in our cookbook, La Cucina Anna Maria: Good Life Recipes from San Juan Island.

Recent Posts

Spend an Afternoon at the Lime Kiln Lighthouse

The Lime Kiln Lighthouse, a small but still operating navigation aid overlooking Dead Man’s Bay, is an iconic landmark on San Juan Island. Located on the island’s western side, the Lime Kiln Lighthouse, which is located at Lime Kiln Point State Park, has directed vessels through the rocky Haro Strait

Read More »

Wine Tasting at San Juan Vineyards & More This Spring

Slowing down, taking a break from the fast pace of the modern world, and escaping your daily stressors is the point of a getaway to the San Juan Islands. Here, you’ll find the perfect opportunity to slow down and enjoy the finer things in life – and that includes wine

Read More »

Plan to Visit Lime Kiln State Park on San Juan Island

For many visitors, a trip to the San Juan Islands is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. People come for various reasons, but at the top of the list is often the chance to see the mesmerizing landscapes of the San Juan Islands firsthand and enjoy some of the world’s best whale watching.

Read More »