Liz Brodar: retired Boutique Inn owner from The Hamptons

hosting a wonderful stay

This week on The Classic & Curious Podcast, Anne speaks with Liz Brodar, friend, muse and Award Winning Inn owner. A native New Yorker, Liz and her husband, Eric, have hosted over 1,000 guests at their Inn locations in Kennebunk, ME, and Souhthampton, NY. Liz talks about her journey with her Inn in Watermill, her inspirations and insights for hosting a wonderful stay for your guests in your home.

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In this episode, Anne & Liz share:

  • How to recreate Liz’s boutique style for your own home aesthetic

  • Simple ways to delight your guests and create the most memorable stay experiences

  • Finding your own hosting style 

  • Liz’s list of essentials: Frette Bedding, Matouk Towels, Malin & Goetz Products

  • And much more…

Resources: 

White Fences Inn Traditional Summer Breakfast Menu

Fruit Course

Grilled peaches with Yogurt and Spicy Honey

Bread/Pastry

Banana Nutella Muffin (a guest favorite!)

Entree 

Cheesy Open Face Egg Sandwich

Nutella Banana Swirl Muffin Recipe

Yield: 18 muffins

ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 medium over-ripe bananas, mashed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 large egg

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Nutella

directions:

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line muffin pan with liners.

In a medium bowl, whisk together banana, sugar, brown sugar. Beat in egg, vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Slowly whisk the flour mixture, until there are no lumps. Fold in pecans.

Fill muffin tins 3/4 full. Top each muffin with about 1 teaspoon of Nutella and use a toothpick to swirl it into the batter.

Bake muffins for 15-17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Serve warm or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Liz’s Go-To Essentials:

Matouk Luxury Linens

Frette: Luxury Bedding | Fine Linens

MALIN+GOETZ


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