To me, summers at Big Mill are about the night. The air is soft. Sitting in a wicker swing, for a few moments all is quiet. Then the sounds come. Bullfrogs show off with their throaty noises and then you can hear kaplop as they swim away. I am always amazed to see how big… Read more
June 2007
When I lived on a sail boat, this was one of my favorite things to make. The couscous cooked by just pouring boiling water over it so it didn’t heat up the cabin. And we could add to this salad any crispy veggies that we happened to have. It is one of those good-for–you salads… Click to get Couscous Salad Recipe from Innkeeper at Big Mill B&B
Growing up on a farm in eastern North Carolina, we always had fresh, free range chicken eggs. We also had duck and guinea eggs. But we never had quiche – we just didn’t know it existed! Bacon Custard Quiche Quiche is a quintessential dish, whether it’s breakfast or dinner. Bacon is the perfect filling. 20… Read more
A whirligig can do all things: milk a cow, catch a fish, decorate a tree, wash clothes, even ride a bicycle…anything that has movement. I have been fascinated with these wonderful toys for as long as I can remember. Whirligig overlooks Tobacco Field at Big Mill B&B Maybe I shouldn’t assume that everyone knows what a… Read more
