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Greenlake Guest House Pumpkin Pancake Recipe

Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Servings: 4 Here at Greenlake Guest House, we have been making these Pumpkin Pancakes with Candied Ginger Butter for years. This recipe was originally adapted from Sunset magazine. They are always a gues… Read more
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Greenlake Guest House Blueberry Scone Recipe

Greenlake Guest House Blueberry Scone Recipe Prep Time: 20 minutes Baking Time: 15-20 minutes Servings: 8 Why We Like to Bake These Blueberry Scones: Here at Greenlake Guest House, we sometimes enjoy whipping up a batch of scones to be baked hot from… Read more
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Where to Eat Near Greenlake Guest House

Updated July, 2025 We are fortunate to be located in a very walkable neighborhood here at Greenlake Guest House. Green Lake's 2.8 mile walking path is just steps away.  The Green Lake neighborhood has 2 small business districts within a few bloc… Read more
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Explore Seattle's Ballard Neighborhood

Updated June 2024 Seattle is known for its distinctive and unique neighborhoods. Although the Greenlake neighborhood is our personal favorite, we always recommend that guests spend some time in Ballard, too, when visiting Seattle. It’s an easy 15-mi… Read more
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A Foodie's Guide to Dining in Seattle

Take your tastebuds on a tour with our guide to dining in Seattle! Our city’s food culture is deeply rooted in the region’s natural bounty—think fresh seafood from the Puget Sound, foraged mushrooms, and berries picked just miles from the city. … Read more
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Why You Should Visit Snohomish, WA

Snohomish, Washington, also known as "the antique capital of the Northwest," is one of our favorite year-round day trips from Greenlake Guest House. This small town is located just 30 minutes northeast of Seattle. We love browsing the shops and … Read more
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A Perfect Day Trip from Seattle to Whidbey Island

Updated for 2024 Whidbey Island is one of our favorite day trips from Greenlake Guest House for guests who have a car and want to explore beyond the Seattle city limits. It offers a less demanding alternative to Mt. Rainier or Olympic, while still pr… Read more
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Our Guide to Exploring Woodinville Wine Country

Let's raise a glass to our guide to exploring Woodinville Wine Country! Just a stone's throw from Seattle, this picturesque region is a wine lover's paradise, boasting world-class wineries and breathtaking scenery. Plan your winery getaway with Green… Read more
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Individual Asparagus & Cheddar Egg Strata Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes plus chill in refrigerator overnight, Baking Time: 26-28 minutes, Servings: 12 What is a strata? It is a layered dish made of eggs, bread, milk, and cheese. You might compare it to a savory bread pudding or a frittata. The textu… Read more
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25 Days of Christmas Cookies 2020

Background for 25 Days of Christmas Cookies: For the past few years, we've enjoyed delighting our guests with 25 Days of Christmas Cookies each December. Every day from December 1-25, we bake a fresh batch of Christmas cookies, choosing a new recipe … Read more