The
Salem Cross Inn260 West Main Street (Route 9)
PO Box 553
West Brookfield, MA 01585
508-867-2345
Today
a group of us decided to take a step back to a simpler time. Out among the
farms, orchards and open space there sits a restaurant/inn that can show you
not only how to make your meal a simpler way but maybe the right way.
The
group of us headed off to The Salem Cross Inn “The Salem Cross Inn is a
restored 18th century farmhouse nestled on 600 acres of New England
countryside.”
in
West Brookfield Ma.
For their Traditional Fireplace Feast.
The
feast includes:
Salem
Cross Inn's famous cheese spread.
A
glass of mulled wine or cider.
New
England chowder in a cast iron cauldron over a crackling fire.
A
horse drawn wagon or sleigh ride (weather permitting).
Prime
Rib Cooked to perfection using a c.17oo Roasting Jack
(The Victorians used splendid brass clockwork
jacks for spinning/roasting joints of meat slowly around in front of a fire).
Homemade
rolls and muffins
Herbed
roasted potatoes, homemade spinach pie, and fresh butternut squash.
Apple
pie with a dollop of fresh whipped cream. They say it is the best in New
England.
I
am not sure of that, but I would be willing to test it again.
I
will say this was a fun day all around we had some Very good food, good
company and just to go inside this Inn was so interesting. From all the
antiques that they have displayed for everyone to see, to the old brick oven. We
all enjoyed the entire experience and may make this an annual trip!
