Foster Harris House Cookbook
The first time I stayed at the Foster Harris House I had a feeling of deja vu, as if I'd met innkeepers Diane and John MacPherson before. Perhaps it s their natural warmth and generosity that embraces you from the moment you enter the inn, creating the feeling that you've known them forever. Diane and John are my heroes. Several years ago, they quit their day jobs in California and now live, work and cook in a town of 186 people where exquisite food is the lifeblood of the community from a renowned five-star restaurant just a block away, to local vineyards and surrounding organic farms. Diane orchestrates ambiance and amenities. Each room at the Foster Harris House is elegantly furnished yet supremely comfortable. John is the chef who sees artistry in simple ingredients like eggs and bacon. Each morning is better than the day before. New guests whisper to me, Have you gotten this kind of breakfast everyday?, They can't quite believe that such exquisite works have been prepared especially for them. John MacPherson has the soul of an artist and the skill of a classically-trained chef. His love of food and flavor is savored in every bite of the exquisitely-crafted breakfast entrees served at the Foster Harris House. --T. W. Barritt of CulinaryTypes.comThe real gem here is the food. Each breakfast is expertly prepared and served with a 5 star approach. From the linens to the china and even the service, this Bed and Breakfast can compete with any Relais and Chateaux property in the US. --Geoffrey Cousineau Director of Food and Beverage The Marriott Hotel, San Francisco, CaliforniaThe thought and care that go into the menus at the Foster Harris House measure up with any fine dining establishment in America. John and I spend many evenings cooking in his kitchen, eating and drinking with family and friends and basking in the joy of living in Rappahannock County. And now that I know his next door neighbors get the extra breakfast scones, I m thinking about moving even closer. --Dayn Smith, Chef/Owner of Perla, Stingray Cafe, and Ballyhoo Bar and Grill