Handsome Molly's Bistro and Small Wine Shoppe

Handsome Molly’s Bistro and Small Wine Shoppe is located on Main Street in the heart of downtown Marion, VA. This restaurant is a favorite of ours and many of our guests. The atmosphere is relaxing and intimate, yet casual and unpretentious. The menu consists of fresh salads, gourmet pizzas, wraps, paninis and more. In addition, they also have wine and beer available along with espresso and freshly brewed, locally roasted coffee.  Read More→

We always hoped to have a signature breakfast entree here at The Collins House Inn in Marion, VA, and our guests have overwhelmingly chosen one for us. It’s our Belgian waffles with fresh strawberries and whipped cream (or freshly made blueberry compote depending on the season).

Collins House Inn Signature Belgian Waffles

I have sent this recipe home with many guests, so I thought our blog would be a great place to post it so that others could try it out. The waffles are super easy to make, have a wonderful light, crispy texture, with just the right amount of flavoring. The original recipe was taken from Rachel Ray’s $40 A Day cookbook, but I have made several “embellishments” to add more flavor. I’ve only ever made this in a deep-pocketed waffle maker, so I’d highly recommend having one. But, hey, you can always try it in a regular waffle iron. Also, the recipe can easily be doubled. Read More→