Our advice to weekend travelers: you should always stop by the local farmers’ market when you’re visiting a small town. Not only are you bound to meet some of the friendliest, hard-working folk of the county, you will be tickled silly by the crafts and goodies that you can find unique to each town. A […]
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Mathews in the Summer
On the eastern tip of the Middle Peninsula facing the Eastern Shore, you will find a charming county that fits the epitome of ‘small town.’ This particular town, however, hogs the most amount of shoreline of any in Virginia. Here in Mathews County we feel like we live in a simpler time with little to […]
Vegan and Gluten-free Granola
If there’s one thing we’re nuts about – it’s granola! There are so many recipes out there for you to try, and really what it comes down to is personal preference. Give this recipe a go, and you walnut regret it! Many guests have enjoyed our homemade granola over the years, so we think it’s […]
Discover the Serene Beaches of Mathews County this Summer
Nearing the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, you encounter the Tidewater region where the coastal areas of southeast Virginia and North Carolina experience the effects of low, flat land at mercy to the changing tides. With this low land comes a great deal of marshland and beaches with all the wonderful perks of the Chesapeake […]
Three Egg Omelet with Gruyere and Scallions
Serves One or Two Some mornings you don’t have the time or energy for extravagance – you just want to keep it simple. Well keeping it simple doesn’t mean sacrificing your taste buds to burnt eggs and Heinz ketchup! Coffee can surely help convince you that this simple, but savory omelet is well worth the […]
Leave your worries behind with a weekday getaway to the bay!
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 […]
