Recent content by ChefDRG

Exactly right. I never expected to get rich as an innkeeper/owner but I'm not going to invest $2m for a $30k/yr paycheck while working around the clock with no life. Maybe I would feel differently if I had a partner who shared the workload and/or had an outside career, but this just isn't the...

Hi! Thanks for thinking of me. After looking at a few B&B's (and they're sad financials), I've decided to invest in real estate instead. This will create a passive stream of income for me on top of working as a chef (or maybe I have a future in real estate). I may revisit the idea on the...

Any forum folks in Mexico? I was in Mexico for a couple of weeks visiting friends and family of friends. I visited Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, Morelia, and Puerto Vallarta. While I was there, it dawned on me how much further my money would go in Mexico. Now I'm debating on buying an inn...

I had that same recurring dream!

I'm in the buying process and started having weird house dreams...flooding, beams falling, fire etc. Freud would have a field day with me, I'm sure :-)

I'm booked and ready to learn! Will I be seeing any of you there? DRG

Ohh! Ok, thanks :-)

Wow! Which area are you in?

Valid! I'm currently in Texas, and I've lived in South India, so I'm none too bothered about the blazing sun. I'm not ruling out COASTAL Virginia :-) My search continues--I just had two inns get snapped up before I could even book a trip out to see them.

Ohhhhhh. Ok, thank you! I'll check out their website for winter photos before I really look into it ;-)

Is this a recommendation for accommodation or is it for sale? DRG

Something orange--maybe an orange marmalade. I love a proper chocolate orange combo. Or an orange cream. Light orange--not heavy on flavor. Another good combo is something mint. Maybe a mint infused clotted cream. Try experimenting with it as french toast--maybe add a little Bailey's into the...

No. And also..NO. This entire thread has made rethink New England. I think I'll concentrate my search in the south now. Sun...sand...waves...palm trees. And no snow. K, thanks for setting me straight everyone! DRG

I was at the game and it was incredible! Once in a lifetime chance to see my team win (in the last 12 minutes of the game) in my town. DRG

UPDATE! Got my pre-qualification certificate in my hot little hand! Sincerely, Chef DRG <----officially shopping for the Inn of my dreams, y'all :-)