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The Great Passion Play Opens May 6 In Eureka Springs, AR
For the 43rd consecutive season, the Great Passion Play opens on May 6th in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It’s the annual tradition of the nation’s largest attended outdoor drama, portraying the last days of Jesus and his resurrection and ascension. 
It’s an outdoor spectacular brought to you by a cast of hundreds. Situated on a natural hillside in the Ozark Mountains, the drama will unfold before your eyes in realistic detail.
The Play is the centerpiece, but there’s much more at the Great Passion Play. Come early in the day and take the Living Bible Tour that recreates scenes directly from the Bible, tour the Sacred Arts Center that houses hundreds of painting and sculputures, see the largest piece of the Berlin Wall in the U.S. displaying a quote of 23rd Psalm in German, tour the Bible Museum displaying a collection of thousands of rare Bibles, some hundreds of years old, see the Church in the Grove, the Parables of the Potter and David the Shepherd Boy.
Our Bed and Breakfast is one of the closest to the Great Passion Play and we can arrange tickets for you. Some of our packages include tickets to the Play or we can add tickets to any stay. We”d love to have you as our guest.
Bed and Breakfast Newsletter Eureka Springs, AR
Blooms, blooms everywhere! I don’t have to tell you the weather is just great to get out and enjoy, especially after such a hard winter. Our special this month is a great getaway on a budget and you can even add a couple’s massage by exchanging the show tickets along with $79 extra! What a great deal as couple’s massages normally are $130 for one-hour for two people.
Events this month include the 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. Enjoy an open-house atmosphere as galleries welcome tourists and locals alike. Carving In The Ozarks is also this month and offers an unique opportunity to see carvers at work using chainsaws to make art instead of cutting down trees. Of course, music shows, stores and restaurants have all reopened after their winter break, so there’s plenty to do and enjoy in Eureka Springs.
We want your input on a poll we are conducting about food choices. While we get many compliments on our made-from-scratch breakfasts and desserts, we want to stay current with our guests preferences. It’s a delicate balance. While we rarely do a “country breakfast” with biscuits, gravy and scrambled eggs since you can get that at almost any restaurant, we also don’t want to serve fancy dishes that our guests can’t pronounce with ingredients that are only available at gourmet stores.
We want to know what you think. When you are on vacation or a getaway, do you indulge on rich foods or rather have lighter, healthier fare? Go to EveningShade.com/blog/ and answer just one question and leave us a comment, if you’d like.
Spring is a great time to getaway to our bed and breakfast in Eureka Springs. Reserve your dates today.
Our Winning Recipe this year at Souper Soup!
EVENING SHADE INN TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE
Make two 9 inch layers of Devil’s Food Cake by box directions.
Place layer of Chocolate Ganache between the layers.
Frost Cake with Extra Smooth Frosting.
Top with toasted almond pieces.
Ganache
1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate (hershey’s special dark chips)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Chop chocolate or use chocolate chips and place in a 2-quart bowl.
Place cream in a micro-wave safe measuring cup and bring to a boil (about 1 minute). Pause and bring to a boil twice more (should take only a few seconds the second and third time). Wait 20 seconds, then pour the cream over the chocolate. Use a spoon to blend the chocolate until it is soft. Whisk starting in the center of the bowl and gradually work out. Stop as soon as mixture is blended. Ganache can keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Makes enough to frost between two 9? cake layers.
Extra Smooth Frosting
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao works best), chopped
1 1/2 cups unsalted buter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Place chopped chocolate in a medium metal bowl, set bowl over saucepan of simmering water and stir until choclate is melted and smooth. Carefully remove bowl from over water, let melted chocolate cool until lukewarm, stirring occasionally. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth and creamy. Sift powdered sugar over buter and beat until well blended, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Add melted chocolate and beat until well blended and smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl.
Indulgent or Healthy Food at a Bed and Breakfast?
The old image of Bed and Breakfasts is changing. The emergence of generation X and Y travelers as the customer base for bed and breakfasts has forced b&b owners to adjust to their wants and needs. Redecorated rooms with contemporary themes, large flat screen televisions, wireless internet and flexible check-in times are just some of the changes designed to appeal to younger age groups. Our Eureka Springs B&B has always offered more privacy and convenience than the b&b’s that make you feel like you are staying at Grandma’s. The B&B industry as a whole is updating their image.
As part of this trend, PAII (the Professional Association of Innkeepers International) suggests guests want healthier breakfasts. We get many compliments on our made-from-scratch breakfasts and desserts and we want to stay current with our guests preferences. It’s a delicate balance to prepare dishes that everyone will like but be different and expressive. We rarely do a “country breakfast” with biscuits, gravy and scrambled eggs because almost any restaurant serves that and we don’t want our dishes to be so fancy that our guests can’t pronounce them.
We want to know what you think. Please answer our poll below and leave us a comment if you wish. Our goal is to serve delicious food that the majority of our guests will enjoy. Thanks for your help. Check back as the poll progresses to see the results.
Loading ...Evening Shade Inn First Place in Bed and Breakfast Desserts
The Eureka Springs Historical Museum’s Souper Soup fundraiser that followed the Victorian Classic Race on March 12 showcased soups and desserts from restaurants and B&B’s in Eureka Springs. Everyone who attended got to vote for their favorites in each category.
Twelve local restaurants submitted nineteen different flavors of soups and the winner was Guinness Beef Stew from Pied Piper Restaurant.
Chocolate desserts abounded in the dessert section. The top three favorites were all chocolate and the winner was the Triple Chocolate Cake from Evening Shade Inn Bed and Breakast.
Proceeds from the fundraiser are used to finance daily operations, special exhibits and on-going restoration projects.
We are honored to be chosen favorite dessert at this year’s Annual Souper Soup. The Historical Museum is a treasured example of Eureka Springs and we are proud to help support their efforts.
Evening Shade Inn Bed and Breakfast Triple Chocolate Cake Recipe
Make two 9 inch layers of Devil’s Food Cake by box directions.
Place layer of Chocolate Ganache between the layers.
Frost Cake with Extra Smooth Frosting.
Top with toasted almond pieces.
Ganache
1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate (hershey’s special dark chips)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Chop chocolate or use chocolate chips and place in a 2-quart bowl.
Place cream in a micro-wave safe measuring cup and bring to a boil (about 1 minute). Pause and bring to a boil twice more (should take only a few seconds the second and third time). Wait 20 seconds, then pour the cream over the chocolate. Use a spoon to blend the chocolate until it is soft. Whisk starting in the center of the bowl and gradually work out. Stop as soon as mixture is blended. Ganache can keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Makes enough to frost between two 9″ cake layers.
Extra Smooth Frosting
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao works best), chopped
1 1/2 cups unsalted buter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Place chopped chocolate in a medium metal bowl, set bowl over saucepan of simmering water and stir until choclate is melted and smooth. Carefully remove bowl from over water, let melted chocolate cool until lukewarm, stirring occasionally. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth and creamy. Sift powdered sugar over buter and beat until well blended, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Add melted chocolate and beat until well blended and smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl.
Springtime In The Ozarks
Everyone looks forward to springtime, especially after the long hard winter we just had. From spring break vacations to the redbuds and dogwoods blooming, it’s a special time to experience at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast. 
Along with all of nature’s beauty, the 35th Annual Springtime In The Ozarks AA Convention will be held in Eureka Springs April 14th thru 17th. Multiple speakers from at least 7 states are scheduled Thursday through Sunday. This annual gathering is well attended and includes a ice cream social on Thursday night, a Dance and Bingo on Friday and Saturday nights as well as marathon meetings at the Coffee Pot in Eureka Springs.
Come visit Eureka Springs, the extraordinary escape.
Eureka Springs Music Shows Reopen
The 2011 Music Show season reopens with the Pine Mountain Jamboree on March 4th. Enjoy these great music and comedy shows that provide family fun and entertainment. The show is well known for the long-standing tradition of the best musicians in the area.
The Pine Mountain Jamboree plays six nights a week, dark on Sundays. The southern gospel sounds of GOOD NEWS, is nightly at 7:30 p.m and the main show begins at 8:00 pm. There’s also all you can eat Pine Mountain Popcorn…Free!!!
Our getaway packages include tickets to the show of your choice, so visit our Eureka Springs bed and breakfast and enjoy these popular Eureka Springs attractions.
St. Paddy’s Day Parade in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
The 18th St. Paddy Parade in Eureka Springs, Arkansas will step off on Saturday, March 12t, 2011 at 2:00 pm. Sponsored by the Krewe of Blarney Halfast Walkin Klub. The Kaptains consists of professionals, business men and political officials, all wearing tuxedos carrying Flower Canes.
The Grand Marshall will be Eureka Springs Mayor Morris Pate. Manon Elise Gros has been chosen as the parade Colleen.
You can be part of the parade! A call for floats, vehicles of all sorts, bands, walking groups, and any individuals wearing green can join in the parade of fun.
Visit our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast and enjoy our extraordinary escape.
Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast Newsletter March 2011
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
March, 2011
We planted roses yesterday…spring is on it’s way. Things are starting to get busy and everyone is sprucing up after the cold, hard winter. It’s good to see things greening up again already. Our Valentine’s month special was a big hit and we want to thank all of the Romantic Couples who took advantage of it. We also had lots of fun making the cherry cheesecake special dessert this year. Now that February is behind us, there’ll be more and different wonderful desserts to enjoy.
Wow! March starts off with Mardi Gras celebrations all over town. 
The parade is downtown this Saturday. If one parade isn’t enough this month, the St. Patricks’ Day Parade and the Victorian Classic 10K will be on March 12. You can sample soups and desserts from restaurants and B&B’s at the Souper Soup that follows the Victorian Classic at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. The Spring Antique show will be March 18th, also at the Convention Center. Don’t miss these annual events that draw bigger crowds to Eureka Springs each year. Music Shows reopen this month, with he Pine Mountain Jamboree opening Friday night, just in time for our “Sing Into Spring Special”.
Don’t miss out on all the fun in Eureka Springs, your extraordinary escape. Reserve your dates today!
BREAKFAST CROISSANT CASSEROLE
(Makes 4 Casseroles)
4 eggs
1 ¼ cups milk
7 oz shredded cheese (colby/cheddar)
3 oz pepperjack cheese
3/8 tsp dill seed
3/8 tsp dill weed
3 oz cream cheese, diced
3/8 tsp ground mustard
1 ¼ tsp Greek seasoning
3/8 onion, diced and sautéed
4 small croissants (or 1 ½ large)
4 slices ham (3×5 sandwich size)
Hollandaise sauce mix
Grease 8 oz ramekins
Cover bottom of ramekins with a layer of torn croissants
Place layer of diced cream cheese over croissants
Cut ham into small pieces (about 3/8”) and layer over cream cheese
Cover with another layer of torn croissants
Mix eggs, milk, colby/cheddar cheeses, mustard, seasoning and onion together
Pour over croissants, avoid overfilling cups
Top with pepperjack cheese
Bake at 350° for 1 hour
Mix Hollandaise sauce following package directions
Turn out casserole from ramekins onto small plate and top with Hollandaise sauce.
SING INTO SPRING SPECIAL
* 2 Free Music Show Tickets – to the Pine Mountain Jamboree
* 2 Nights in a King Jacuzzi Suite (Maylie, Matalyn and Sabrina)
* In-Room Full Breakfast each morning
* Desserts in your room each day
* $278.00 plus tax
* Add $20 to upgrade to a fireplace suite
* Add $50 to upgrade to a private cottage
Valid in March 2011