On the eastern tip of Virginia, you will find a special town called Mathews County in the heart of the Middle Peninsula. Due to its close proximity to the mouth of the Bay, Mathews’ incredible location has cultivated and benefited from the Chesapeake Bay from its early beginnings. Home to all of the sea creatures, […]
Father’s Day Ideas – Waterfront Getaway
Looking for a special gift or gift certificate for dad this Father’s Day? Come celebrate your Father’s Day with us at the Inn at Tabbs Creek filled with the activities he loves to do! We have some great ideas that everyone can enjoy. Maybe he needs a weekend of relaxation casting a line from the […]
Oyster Roast Weekends
Join Us This Fall November, 2018 Snuggle up fireside this Fall for Wine & Cheese Happy Hour with plenty of Oysters on the waterfront firepit and grill, “Back Porch” style with butter and garlic, and a variety of hot sauces. Local BBQ pulled pork, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese and beverages. $30.00 per person Also […]
Eggs A La Chesapeake
This recipe came about several summers ago when we found ourselves with an abundance of fresh crab meat as well as beautiful garden ripe tomatoes. We love doing poached eggs, so we set out to make a unique poached egg dish featuring fresh local ingredients. The obvious choice would be a variation of the ever […]
Lemon Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes
2 CUPS BUTTERMILK ZEST OF 1 LEMON 1 ½ CUPS STONE-GROUND YELLOW CORNMEAL 1 CUP ALL PURPOSE FLOUR 2 TABLESPOONS SUGAR 2 TEASPOONS BAKING POWDER ½ TEASPOON BAKING SODA ½ TEASPOON SALT 3 TABLESPOONS MELTED BUTTER, SLIGHTLY COOLED 1 LARGE EGG 1 TABLESPOON VEGETABLE OIL 1 1/2 CUPS FRESH BLUEBERRIES, (fresh is always best, but […]
That Mathews Beat
Mathews has a rhythm all its own. Guests of the Inn at Tabbs Creek often remark on the County’s gentle pace, and it’s true: despite being within eighty miles of Richmond and sixty of Hampton Roads, the Pearl of the Chesapeake isn’t in a rush. Our pace is part of our small town charm. But […]
