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“Up North” In May – What To Do And Where To Eat 

The Restless Chef Blog for The House on the Hill Bed and Breakfast in Ellsworth, Michigan. Entrepreneurship, cooking, Northern Michigan living. Spring is here! Since our bed and breakfast is dependent upon tourism, spring is a time of gearing up. Although the snow brings out adventurers to the B & B, summer brings out all …

House on the Hill Bed and Breakfast in the snow

Five Great Snowshoe Hikes in Northwest Michigan, a Frittata Recipe, and BOGO Dates to Cure Cabin Fever 

Happy New Year from The House on the Hill Bed and Breakfast! Winter is upon us with a force in Northern Michigan, and as a business, it’s time to get creative. Do you fall under the title of hibernator or adventurer in the winter? Or both? I could easily curl up with a good book …

breakfast table setting at Christmastime

Top Five Northern Michigan Towns to Visit for the Holiday Season, Tuscan Strata Recipe, and a BOGO! 

The Restless Chef The Restless Chef – Blog for The House on the Hill Bed and Breakfast   The beauty of owning your own business is, you guessed it, you’re the boss. That statement can be weighty or it can be freeing. Let’s stick with the freeing part. When I bought my Bed and Breakfast …

Stunning sunset on the lake

Indulge In Romance At The House On The Hill Bed And Breakfast 

Now that summer is almost over and the kids are heading back to school, it’s time to indulge in romance with that special person in your life.  A trip to a quaint, romantic Bed and Breakfast in Northern Michigan may be just what you need to rekindle your love and enjoy some one-on-one time together.  Imagine a …

fireworks at night over city

Celebrate Northern Michigan’s Summer Festivals 

Northern Michigan is known for a wide variety of fairs and festivals celebrating our beautiful summer.  The House on the Hill B & B is center to some of the best festivals offered.  Why not plan your next vacation around one of these exciting festivals?   Starting off the summer from June 23 – 24, 2018 is The …

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Morel Mushroom Hunting in Northern Michigan 

This ugly little mushroom sure gets a lot of attention in Northern Michigan during the month of May. There are festivals for it, restaurants make everything “Morel”, and local songsters croon over it. Why all the buzz, you ask? The Morel is a delicacy for a reason. Its elusiveness and delicious flavor has people scrambling …