When my husband and I decided we needed a break and change of scenery from Phoenix we looked to Denver. After spending hours researching where to stay, reading reviews, we booked 11 nights at the Capitol Hill Mansion. I cannot believe our good fortune. To say it is perfect, is an understatement. Upon arrival we were greeted by the owner, Carl. The entrance is full of charm and beauty – graced with hanging plants and antique furniture. I chose the Bluebell Suite. Oh my! Done in white and blue I felt like I had entered a summer cottage on the East Coast.
Little did I know the best was yet to come. Breakfast was served every morning in a beautiful courtyard filled with plants, an herb garden, hummingbird feeders, several small water features, and a corner doll house. All tables had white tablecloths and napkins, place settings were blue and white China handed down to Carl from his mother. Simply beautiful.
Carl does not know how to do an ordinary breakfast. He is an incredible, creative chef. We would start with coffee (from a French press) OJ, water, yogurt, and a plate of fresh fruit. On normal days that would have been enough for me. But who could refuse egg soufflés, homemade waffles, eggs Benedict, pancakes with apples and walnuts? And let us not forget the homemade breads, croissants and muffins filled with fresh fruit. My favorite? If I had to guess it was his creme brûlée French toast made with brioche topped with fresh berries.
Conclusion: Yes, I would highly recommend staying here. Both Carl and his beautiful daughter, Bailey, made our stay a memorable one. I cannot thank you enough.
Thinking about breakfast? Come sit and immerse yourself in “A Culinary Journey Through Architecture” at the Capitol Hill Mansion Bed and Breakfast Inn this morning with Chef, Carl S. Schmidt II as he takes guests through a culinary experience this morning with a Lamb Ragu Cheese Blend Egg Soufflé
Come sit and immerse yourself in “A Culinary Journey Through Architecture” at the Capitol Hill Mansion Bed and Breakfast this morning with Chef, Carl S. Schmidt II as he takes guests through a culinary experience this morning with a “Soufflé of the day” and homemade Brioche Rolls.
Come sit and immerse yourself in “A Culinary Journey Through Architecture” at the Capitol Hill Mansion Bed and Breakfast this morning with Chef, Carl S. Schmidt II as he takes guests through a culinary experience this morning with Eggs Florentine with Crepes, and Tomato Gravy.
Good Morning Foodies…If you’re thinking about breakfast in the morning and tired of preparing French Toast on a griddle? Here is something you at home can prepare!
Make your favorite French Toast Bake in the morning when you get up while having that first cup of coffee so it will soak a bit before placing it in the oven. Bake the French toast bake to your instructions, then cool so that you can cut the French Toast into smaller squares. I will melt some butter in a frying pan add toasted almonds and fry them a bit. I then roll the French toast in to the cinnamon sugar mixture and place them into the frying pan. This will brown the French toast and make it a bit buttery. You can then place the French toast on a plate and top with toasted almonds and dust with powdered sugar. When this is done, you now have a fried French toast that has amazing flavors. Server with pure maple syrup!
Give it a try, and enjoy!
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