Whenever anyone asked me about a recipe I said “I should publish a cookbook to share the recipes with everyone”. When COVID-19 happened I finally realized that I had the time to write that cookbook. Although I must admit that … Continue reading
Dreaming of being an Innkeeper? I have met many people who have said to me, “It is my dream to someday own a Bed and Breakfast”. In order to have your dream come true, you need to have a plan … Continue reading
Making Waves Boatel was recognized as a Top Performing Toronto Bed and Breakfast as Reviewed by Travelers on TripAdvisor. Toronto – May 20, 2014 – Making Waves Boatel today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honours hospitality … Continue reading
I remember the day we drove to Montreal to picked up the Boatel. It was June 1st, 2004 and we stood on the dock at the Old Port of Montreal looking at “our new boat” with a mixture of fear … Continue reading
Bed and Breakfasts and Inns are a popular alternative for people looking for a different experience than a traditional hotel with four walls and the same décor in every room. But what is the difference between an Inn and a … Continue reading
What is an Honour Bar? Like many European hotels, we have decided to offer an Honour Bar allowing our guests to serve and record their own drinks on the Boatel in Toronto. This service is provided as a convenience to our guests who may want a glass of … Continue reading
Monitoring issues with diabetics, hyperglycemia, gluten intolerance and other medical concerns are vitally important in the maintenance of good health. People are usually very good about communicating those concerns when staying at our B & B. It has happened on … Continue reading
Living on the water (and swimming with dolphins) makes us aware of our environment and the importance of protecting our water and our planet. When we first started the Boatel operation in 2004 it was difficult to find alot of bio-degradable dish and laundry soaps. … Continue reading
This is an easy recipe to make in advance for a brunch or on Christmas morning. Colorful, easy and delicious too. We make this dish the night before and just bake it in the morning for breeakfast or brunch.This was … Continue reading
This is a favorite of guests to the Toronto Bed and Breakfast on a Boat. Serving Size : 4 2 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 2 egg — separate out yolks 2 tablespoons butter — … Continue reading
