and Last Minute Gift Ideas from
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Christmas Gingered Sprinkles Cookie Recipe
 
 
Inns of Colorado pumpkin bread recipeWhat are we thankful for? YOU! And we want to show our appreciation by sharing four delicious make- at-home anytime to enjoy recipes.  Despite the challenging year, bed and breakfasts and our member properties offer personalized attention to housekeeping and a way for you to book a stress-relieving escape. Your experience might include upcoming snow adventures, a scenic drive, winery or brewery tours, museums, shopping, arts & culture and much more. Our hospitality oriented member inns are ready to greet you and point you to the best local spots. #BookDirect at our website
 

 
 
Gift Certificate for holiday presentPlanning ahead for the Christmas and holiday season? Consider purchasing a gift certificate from one of our member inns. Take a tour and visit their individual websites or call the innkeeper to find the perfect gift for that someone special... 
 
 
Our Colorado B&Bs are open for business and ready to accommodate your Rocky Mountain stay. Did you know if you #BookDirect at one of our member inns, you can find great packages, save time & money?  When you #BookDirect through the Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado (BBIC) website which lists each of our members and direct links to the official individual websites, you'll receive more detailed info, up-to-date availability and other lodging options including great inn packages, and special offers you will only find if you #BookDirect.
 
Safe and healthy accommodations at BBIC propertiesKeeping you safe  - Our BBIC innkeepers are dedicated to keeping guests and staff safe and are going above and beyond for high standards in cleanliness. It's an advantage to stay in smaller properties like ours with individual and personalized attention to detail. Feel free to contact our members and visit their websites to receive the most up-to-date information on how they are providing housekeeping and hospitality advantages of selecting a Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado member inn during your travels.
 
Check Availability for Colorado's B&Bs
 
Our association website includes direct links to our member’s individual websites and availability calendars to save you time when you #BookDirect! It's the perfect hub for great B&B places to stay while visiting Colorado.  And, you'll be assured independent properties meet quality standards through their association membership.
 

 
Inn-sider Tips and Gift Certificate Links
to Colorado B&B Stays!
 
Here you'll find quality accommodations and direct links to our Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado member inns:
 
Colorado SprHolden House B&B Inn Colorado Springsings
"Award-Winning Inn & Historic Elegance"
 
 
Cripple Carr Manor Cripple Creek COCreek -
"Elegant B&B in a renovated 1890's school"
 
 
Antlers on the Creek in DurangoDurango -
"A True Colorado Experience"
 
 
Gable House in Durango ColoradoDurango -
"Durango's Premier Bed and Breakfast"
Gift Certificates - Contact Directly
 
 
Frisco Inn on Galena in Frisco ColoradoFrisco -
"Relax, Reconnect, Recreate, Rejuvenate"
 
 
Blue Skies Inn Manitou Springs ColoradoManitou Springs -
"Fun & dreamy, play at artist-painted inn"
Gift Certificates - Contact Directly
 
 
Monument -Rogers Inn the Pines Monument Colorado
"Enter as guests, leave as friends"
Gift Certificates - Contact Directly
 
 
Bross Hotel Bed & Breakfast Paonia ColoradoPaonia -
"Escape to Another Time"
 
 
Arbor House Inn B&B on the River South Fork ColoradoSouth Fork -
"Casual, mountain elegance on the river"
 
 
Claremont Inn and Winery Stratton ColoradoStratton -
"It's More Fun at the Winery!"
 
 
Pikes Peak Paradise in Woodland Park ColoradoWoodland Park -
"Best 9,000 ft. Secluded View of Pikes Peak"
Gift Certificates - Contact Directly
 
 

 
 
Special CookbookOrder a Cookbook Today! Colorado Culinary Inn-Spirations Cookbook Collection Pricing for just $15 with free shipping and over 100 delicious and tested recipes. 
 
Skiers Crunch Peaches
“A great standby during winter, especially when there are energetic skiers who can’t wait to get to one of the slopes or a great way to use summer fruit in the winter!”
 
2 (16 oz) bags of frozen peaches, slightly thawed and undrained
2 T fresh lemon juice
½ tsp vanilla
¾ c sugar
3 T cornstarch
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp grated lemon zest
½ cup all-purpose flour
4 T light brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
2 T butter, softened (real butter required)
½ c chopped pecans
Lightly sweetened whipped cream
 
Preheat oven to 250 degrees and spray a 9x13x2 glass baking dish with non-stick spray. In a large bowl, stir together the peaches, lemon juice and vanilla. In a small bowl, stir together sugar, cornstarch, 1 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon zest. Sprinkle over peaches and stir carefully, so as not to break peaches as much as possible. Spoon into the baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar and 1/ tsp cinnamon. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the crumbles, then the nuts, over the peaches. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned on top. Spoon hot peaches and topping into serving bowls and top each with a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately while still hot. Serves 8 for ½ cup servings.
 
Ramekin Biscuit Cups with Green Chile Salsa
1 slice Honey Deli Ham cut in half lengthwise
1 Extra Large frozen biscuit (Pillsbury Grands)
2 eggs
1/8 cup shredded cheese
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray one 10 oz ramekin with cooking spray. Line sides of ramekin with the two slices of ham. Place frozen biscuit in bottom or ramekin. Carefully crack two eggs over biscuit in bottom of ramekin. Carefully crack two eggs over biscuit and allow to slide to the sides. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 29 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and place back in oven until cheese melts.
Salsa:
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles
1 small tomato, finely chopped
1 T chopped fresh cilantro
1 T chopped red onion
1 T lime juice
Combine green chiles, tomato, cilantro, red onion and lime juice. Carefully remove ham-wrapped biscuits from the ramekin with large spoon. Plate the biscuit cup and around the front of the plate. While this is for one, can be expanded to as many guests you have to serve.
 
Best Pecan Pie Ever
4 eggs
1/3 c brown sugar
1/3 c white sugar
½ tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
1 T flour
1/3 cup melted butter
1 c dark corn syrup
1 c chopped pecans
1 c pecan halves
1 unbaked pie shell
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Beat first eight ingredients until thoroughly mixed. Stir in chopped pecans and pour into uncooked pie shell. Arrange pecan halves on top to form a pattern. Bake for 40-50 minutes until filling is set. Serve with gourmet vanilla ice cream.
 
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bread
1 c water
1 c oil
1 can (15 oz) plain pumpkin
3 c sugar
3 eggs
1 c walnuts, chopped
1 ½ c chocolate chips
1 ½ c flour
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp salt
½ tsp cloves
2 T cinnamon
2 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
Mix the first seven ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Sift together the remaining ingredients. Mix well with the pumpkin mixture. Pour into 2 large greased loaf pans. Sprinkle some of the walnuts and some sugar on top of the before baking. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
 
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