Entries by The Ellwanger Estate

Rochester’s First Christmas Tree

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In 1840 Rochesterians witnessed a new custom to celebrate Christmas, when a group of recent German immigrants decorated their small church with an evergreen tree according to their old- world tradition. The church was the Zion Lutheran Church at Grove and Stillson Streets, one of the parent churches of Incarnate Word Lutheran Church. All Rochesterians […]

Farmville step aside

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Farmville step aside! Finally an Innkeepers game: http://www.kongregate.com/games/mapacible/innkeeper Description Transform a rinky-dink inn to a five star tourist hotspot! Features over 20 quests, 6 room types, 12 amenities, 14 customer types, 21 upgrades, 10 recruitable family members and 8 achievements. The island of Siquijor, Philippines is a beautiful place with pristine forests and wonderful beaches. […]

Foodies Behold!

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WOW, these tasty treats were devoured at last night’s dinner party.  And the judges were…all expert chefs or food critics. Good going! Flecked with black pepper and Gruyère, these crusty rice balls made for an irresistible hors d’oeuvre. They’re great for parties because they are baked rather than fried. Recipe: Oven-Fried Rice Balls with Gruyère […]

Spring Awakening at the Ellwanger Estate B&B

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Welcome Morgan Stearns- our associate innkeeper from Rochester Institute of Technology.  She is a bright and energetic student and will be a welcome asset to the  Ellwanger Estate B&B.  In her honor we will be offering a Jazz jamming session on Saturday, April 7th,  from 2- 4 PM.  Yes, that is the Saturday before Easter […]