January always arrives quietly around here.
The holidays pack their bags, the porch settles back into its slower rhythm, and mornings stretch just a little longer—coffee refilled once more, sunlight finding its way across the floor. Winter at the Inn isn’t loud or showy. It’s thoughtful. Intentional. A good time to linger.
We’ve been easing into the year the same way—paying attention to what feels steady, familiar, and worth returning to. For us, that usually starts in the kitchen.
Feathered Forks
A Dutch Baby, Straight from the Magpie Kitchen
There’s a short list of breakfasts that feel like home here, and this one has been on our table for years.
The Dutch Baby is what we make when we want something simple that still feels a little special—golden edges, a soft center, and endless possibilities once it comes out of the oven.
Some mornings it leans sweet, dusted lightly and topped with fruit. Other days it goes savory, finished with herbs, cheese, or whatever happens to be nearby.
It’s unfussy. It’s reliable. And it’s one of those recipes that quietly earns its place in your rotation.
This is one of the versions we make most often here—simple, reliable, and easy to make your own. Just click the recipe card to print a copy for your cookbook.
We’ve been gathering these kinds of kitchen favorites—the ones that show up again and again, usually scribbled in margins or passed along without much ceremony. We’d love to hear your favorite Magpie Inn breakfasts.
Perch Picks
A New Table Worth Visiting
If you’re planning a stay with us this season—or simply looking for a reason to linger in town a little longer—there’s a new spot that’s already earning a place in our regular rotation.
Oak & Third Restaurant brings together thoughtful food, warm hospitality, and a sense of ease that makes you want to return. The menu offers a wide range of options—approachable, well-crafted, and clearly made with care—whether you’re celebrating something special or just enjoying a night out.
It’s the kind of place that fits naturally into a Magpie stay: relaxed, intentional, and quietly elevated.
Critter Chronicles
Before the day begins—before the table is set and the doors open—there’s a quieter kind of breakfast at Magpie Inn.
The kitchen wakes up slowly. Coffee brews. The oven hums. And sometimes, when there are no guests at the table, Fancy claims a seat of her own.
Fancy’s Official Statement:
Yes, this is my chair.
Yes, I expect breakfast.
No, I will not be moving.
Thank you for your understanding.
Postcards from Magpie
The porch is quieter now.
The mornings move slower.
And the kitchen light comes on before the sun.
Winter has its own way of welcoming you—
one cup at a time.
If you’re craving a quiet retreat of your own, we’d love to welcome you here at Magpie Inn—a place to rest, reset, and settle into slower mornings of your own.
From our perch to yours,
The Magpie Inn Family