As they say, time does fly. In 1992, September 15 to be exact, Thurston House opened its doors to bed & breakfast customers. After a slow start trying to get the word out, there was no internet back then, of course, we eventually have become known to a worldwide audience. Featured in many publications over … Read More
1 cup sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup butter 2-1/2 cup flour 1 tsp nutmeg 1/4 cup buttermilk Topping – 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cupchopped nuts, 1/2 tsp both cinnamon and nutmeg Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Blend sugar and butter; add eggs and mix well. Mix dry ingredients … Read More
1/2 C butter 1 C sugar 1 egg 1 C applesauce 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp cloves 2 C flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 C chopped nuts (optional) Preheat over to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugar; add egg and mix well. Stir in applesauce and spices. In small bowl mix … Read More
INGREDIENTS: blueberry cake mix 2 tbs cinnamon 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup water 4 large eggs 2 tbs brown sugar 1 cup chopped nuts 1/3 cup oil 1/4 cup sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees; spray bundt or tube pan with Pam. Filling mix: Combine 2 tablespoons of the cake mix with the brown … Read More
Rollin’s College Family Weekend 2016 is almost upon us! The college looks forward to welcoming families to campus for this special weekend. Activities include spending time relaxing with your student, meeting with distinguished faculty members, and becoming better acquainted with the Rollins community! It’s always a special weekend for all. Thurston House Bed & Breakfast in Maitland … Read More
Come one, come all to the 40th Maitland Rotary Fall Arts Festival, now known as Art Under the Stars. This juried art show attracts artists from a lot of locations and has become known as one of the premier North Orlando Central Florida shows. Held this year from 11/11 – 11/13, Art Under the Stars features continuous … Read More
Since Central Florida enoys an abundance of lakes, kayaking is very popular. The Winter Park area is very popular for Central Florida Kayak Tours and a local company called Peace of Mind Kayak Tours awaits your reservation. The Winter Park Chain of Lakes Tour is quite popular and it leaves from the Rollin’s College area, … Read More
The City of Orlando will celebrate 4th of July in Orlando for the 39th time this year. Enjoy food, drink and entertainment while awaiting the 9pm fireworks. The festivities take place around beautiful Lake Eola. Come early to find a special place to set up your chairs, then wander around the park. The swans will … Read More
Winter Park Arts Festival 2016 is almost upon us. This year the show is on the dates – 3/18-19-20. The Festival features a wide variety of fine arts and crafts including the categories of clay, digital art, drawings & pastels, fiber, glass, graphics & printmaking, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media 2D, mixed media 3D, painting, photography, sculpture, … Read More