Breakfast!

Breakfast -
The First Meal of the Day.
Why does it taste so great
when someone else makes it?

At The Guest House - You may wish to sit down and have a hearty breakfast!

Buttermilk Biscuits with honey - Yummy

Pancakes or Waffles with Fresh Fruit

Real Canadian Maple Syrup - Nothing Else Matches the Taste!

Eating on the run? Grab a shake to go

Sit down, start your morning right, enjoy your breakfast.
At The Guest House there are many items you can choose to have for your breakfast, whether you prefer just tea & toast or Coffee & a muffin or eggs & bacon. There is always a bowl of cereal available or for those cold mornings a bowl of warm oatmeal! Mix it up and have a waffle and fresh fruit today and eggs & bacon tomorrow. Don't leave the house hungry.

If you are running late or have a ferry or bus to catch - have your breakfast to go. We do have travel mugs (bring them back for a refill and wash!) and brown bags to pack for on the go!

There is no excuse to not eat a hearty meal before you start your day.

The Guest House will ensure you sit down and start your day right!

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House".
Send all inquiries to:
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Our Gingerbread House!

The Guest House - Gingerbread House!

I love making & decorating the Christmas Gingerbread House. This year I only had to put one together & decorate it. It was already baked and cut ready to go. How convenient is that??? Wow - in 1 hour I had this gorgeous little Gingerbread house put together & decorated.

The Guests will enjoy looking at it - and eating it in the new year!

Enjoy your Christmas Baking. I love baking and have made many scrumptious things this year. I have tried baking outside the box and have made mini Christmas fruit cakes and Butter Tarts as well as 2 different kinds of chocolate bark. I do enjoy baking and this year has been busier than usual.

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House".
Send all inquiries to:
guesthousehomestay@gmail.com

Light Christmas Fruit Cake

LIGHT CHRISTMAS CAKES DONE & READY FOR PACKAGING

FRUIT AND NUTS SOAKING IN BRANDY!

This year was my first attempt at making a traditional Christmas Fruit Cake. I knew that I wanted a light one and I knew it would need lots of fruit and nuts. I spent days looking at lots of recipes from many different sources. I finally found one I really liked. It was more of an outline than defined recipe which gave me the choice of what I wanted to put in it.
I used mostly the innards of a DUNDEE cake for the fruit and then for nuts I used Pecans and slivered Almonds. I soaked the fruit in Orange flavored Brandy for 2 days (so busy could not get back to it the next day). I bought small muffin tins from the Dollar store. They are about the size of a pound of butter and came in a batch of 5 for $1. I bought 2 sets and used 8 of them.
I did cook the cakes for about 1 & 1/2 hours.
Then I brushed straight brandy on top when done.
They have been sitting for a couple of days. I will wrap them tonight in plastic wrap and then put them in special Christmas bags with name tags as part of the formal table setting for Christmas dinner.
I enclose the link to the Recipe. Just Click on either Picture above....
Enjoy.

-The Guest House

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House". Send all inquiries to: guesthousehomestay@gmail.com

Winter Has Arrived in British Columbia

If You Ski - Grouse Mountain is Local.
They are open for Business and just a short ride away.
You can see them from The Guest House.

There are lots of places to go to enjoy the SNOW

WINTER HAS ARRIVED IN VANCOUVER

We officially had our first taste of winter today at The Guest House. The snow fell and the wind blew from the North. It was cold outside and even the birds stayed close to home!

Even though winter has arrived - there are so many wonderful things to do locally that the time passes quickly & enjoyably. Dress for it and then there are no surprises or anything to fear!

I enclose the link for Grouse Mountain so you can see what it has to offer. To get there, just click on the picture and take a look at what you could be doing this winter while staying at The Guest House!

Don't forget to enjoy your cup of Hot Chocolate sitting next to the roaring fire at The Guest House!

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House". Send all inquiries to: guesthousehomestay@gmail.com

The Guest House Agreement & Registration Forms can now be downloaded directly from our BLOG

THE GUEST HOUSE REGISTRATION FORM

THE GUEST HOUSE AGREEMENT FORM

The Guest House is proud to advise that the Registration Form & the Agreement Form can now both be downloaded directly off of our Site.

Once you have decided that The Guest House is the place for you - save time and download the forms right away. Complete the forms and send them immediately to The Guest House at the same time as you are placing your deposit.

You can either email the forms immediately to:
guesthousehomestay@gmail.com
or
Fax your completed forms to:
604-598-0972

If you have any questions at all - PLEASE do not hesitate to contact us.
We welcome your phone calls - PLEASE remember the time difference. I may be able to help you more if it is not in the middle of the night! Remember We are in the Pacific Time Zone - The Clocks on our site may help you decide whether or not to call us immediately or wait an hour or two!

Vanessa
The Guest House

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Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House".

Send all inquiries to:
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Christmas Baking at The Guest House

Whipped Shortbread:

This is one of the most favorite Christmas Baking recipes at The Guest House. I thought I would share it with all so for those who cannot join us this year - they can make them at their home. Enjoy and remember we are thinking of you and hope you are enjoying the Holiday Season.

I always do 2 batches

3 Cups Flour

2 Cups Butter

1 Cup Icing Sugar

You will need a stand mixer as you need to whip the ingredients for at least 10 minutes.

1) Add SOFT butter and mix for a minute or two

2) Add Flour & Icing Sugar - Mix start mixer slowly

3) Stop the mixer a couple of times during the mixing process to scrape down the dough from the sides of the bowl

4) The Mixture will be White & Fluffy when done

Drop by teaspoons onto cookie sheet lined with Parchment Paper

Top with either:

1/4 or 1/2 a Maraschino Cherry or

1/2 a Pecan

Sprinkled color sugar

or a combination of two

Bake @ 350' for 17-20 minutes. Make sure you watch them. The cookies should be light brown in color. They can burn fairly quickly. Bake on middle oven rack.

They freeze very well - Lay flat and cover completely to keep out freezer odor.

Enjoy

Seasons Greetings

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Christmas at The Guest House

The Formal Living Room At The Guest House has been decorated for Christmas

Enjoy sitting in the formal Living Room and taking in all things Christmas

The Fire Place Harth is also ready for Christmas

Tis' the season ......

Enjoy sitting in the formal living room and taking in the Christmas decorations. Hot Chocolate or Eggnog are always great drinks to enjoy in front of a roaring fire.

Whether you stay for a night or a week or a month enjoy what The Guest House has to offer.

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House". Send all inquiries to: guesthousehomestay@gmail.com

New SpringWidget

Home Baking - Just like Mom Makes!

Home Made Cinnamon rolls



English Tea Scones




Fresh Orange Muffins











Gingerbread Drop Cookies

Who Can resist Home Baking? At The Guest House we pride ourselves on serving Home Baked Goods for Breakfast or Tea Time or Snack Time or to take in your lunch.

I enjoy Baking and with a full house it is easy to try new delicious recipes and ensure the sweet tooth in all of us is satisfied.

Do you have a favorite family recipe you would like to share or have us make for you? The Guest House loves to try new recipes and would be delighted to try them.

Weekend Breakfasts are lazy and filling. Bacon / Eggs / Toast / Waffles / Pancakes / Quich what do you fancy today? Enjoy a large breakfast to keep you going on your weekend travels. Enjoy what Vancouver has to offer on a full tank.

Stop in for a look and take a break from the rat race of every day and enjoy what the Guest House has to offer.

What are you waiting for? We are just an email away!

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House".
Send all inquiries to:
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The Guest House Amenities

The Foyer with the Guest Book
Country Blue & White Room

Twin Beds (2)

Rustic Cabin Bedroom

Welcome to "The Guest House"

Thank you for stopping in and viewing the Rooms

John & I are very pleased to offer the rooms to all our guests. Each room has a theme and 1 room has 2 Twin Beds. This room is ideal for a pair of friends who are travelling together. The other 2 rooms have queen beds and lots of sleeping room.

The Country Blue & White Room is on the first floor and is next to the Powder Room.

All Travelers who stop in at The Guest House for a night / week / month or longer are welcome to the following amenities:

High Speed Wire-Less Internet Access / Wake Up Calls / Alarm clock / Coffee/Tea available 24/7 / Family Friendly / Hair Dryer / Phone / Shower / Toilet / Desk & Lamp / Fax Machine / Complimentary Shampoo & Bubble Bath / Tourist Information / Bus Schedule / Central Heating / Smoke Detectors / Monitored Security System / Colour Television / Fire Place / Gourmet Meals / Fresh Baking / New State of the Art STEAM Washer & Drier to eliminate allergens.

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House".
Send all inquiries to:
guesthousehomestay@gmail.com

FALL at The Guest House

The View Looking East
The View Looking West

FALL has arrived at the Guest House. The Maple Trees are amazing and full of beautiful hues of Red & Orange. Cars travel from all areas of the city just to view our street and take pictures.

The Guest House is now Up & Running.

The HOT TUB has been serviced and is ready to enjoy!

We are now taking bookings for November 2008.

Send us an email: guesthousehomestay@gmail.com

John & Vanessa Reynolds

The Guest House Proprietors

NOVEMBER 2008 BOOKINGS - The Guest House Homestay is Ready for you to stay with US! Do not miss out.

The Guest House Homestay is almost ready to open its doors.

All bedrooms have been painted and the last finishing touches are being done to create a warm environment.

Once we have it all ready the pictures will be posted.

Do not miss your opportunity to stay in a wonderful home.

Please give us a call or drop us an email if you have any questions. WE are still extremely busy getting the house ready for our guests.



YOU MAY REACH US AT : guesthousehomestay@gmail.com

Bookings for THE GUEST HOUSE HOMESTAY Rooms can now be done immediately through PAYPAL

The Guest House Homestay is pleased to announce Bookings for either Bedroom 1, 2 or 3 can now be done directly from our BLOG through PAYPAL.

We are taking bookings for November 1, 2008 immediately.

2010 WINTER OLYMPICS:

We are also taking bookings for the 2010 WINTER OLYMPICS being held in VANCOUVER.

We can also accommodate guests for the Paralympics Games being held after the Olympics.

FEBRUARY 12 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2008 - Winter Olympics

MARCH 12 TO MARCH 21, 2008 - Paralympics

http://www.vancouver2010.com/en/WinterGames/EventSchedules

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WISH TO CONTACT US DIRECTLY PLEASE DO SO AT:
guesthousehomestay@gmail.com

Homestay Proprietors:
John & Vanessa Reynolds

DELTA HOMESTAY IS ON THE MOVE!

AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2008 - DELTA HOMESTAY WILL NOW BE: "The Guest House" in Surrey, BC, Canada.

OUR NEW HOME has a HEATED Pool (You can SWIM all YEAR) and covered HOT TUB not to mention 3 LARGE bedrooms. Family sun room & Games room with its own fireplace.

We will be very close to main bus route and a very large HIGH SCHOOL is located 1 block over for any student wishing to finish High school in CANADA.

John & I are extremely excited to welcome new students / guests into our new home. All Bedrooms will be freshly painted w/ new furniture & bedding.

The main bathroom has an amazing SUNKEN TUB for long luxurious baths.

We are looking forward to having our new guests in our new home.

If you are interested in staying with us or would like more information on our homestay please email us at:

guesthousehomestay@gmail.com

Thank you for your patience while we move & complete your new rooms for November 1/08.

Vanessa & John Reynolds

604-598-0973

Exciting Summer filled with Guests from Many Countries

Eri (Mom) & Ryo (10) from Japan

What an exciting summer 2008 has already been. First we enjoyed our wonderful students from China (Dani & Kevin) with all their friends. Then we had the pleasure of hosting 2 more boys from Dani & Kevin's class for just 2 short days - (Victor & Travis). We had a couple of days to get organized again when Eri & Ryo joined our family for 2 weeks. Eri was taking English classes at King George International College in Surrey, BC and Ryo was registered for their summer program. 2 Weeks is such a short time for such a long journey. Ryo is one of the most outgoing young boys I have ever met. He rose each & every day around 6am and was excited & happy to be going to school. He met lots of people from around the word and his best friend was a young boy - about his age - from China. They were always together at school. If one arrived earlier in the morning he would always wait for the other. They would run across the parking lot and give each other a huge morning hug. It was like they had been apart for years not hours. What a wonderful experience for them both. Eri took the bus each morning to her English program and also enjoyed it. She told me that she would sit with the other students over lunch to practice their communication - after all if you are from China, South Korea or Mexico the only way to communicate with a Japanese student is English! Both of their English improved greatly.

Unfortunately the 2 weeks flew bye and we had to say goodbye to them. We have been invited to visit them in Japan as well as Dani & Kevin in China. I think John & I will have to plan a 3 month Asian tour for 2012 and visit all our new friends. What an exciting trip to plan. We will also have met so many more students by then also and would love to include them on our trip.

If you have any Questions or concerns Please email us directly at: mediawerkz@dccnet.com - Subject Line: DELTA HOMESTAY.

Guest Book

Ronnie came to us from Germany to finish his Engineering Thesis. He was a great guest and we were so happy to have met him.
We have a guest book which each student / guest signs before they leave. Ronnie chose to write this extremely nice Thank you.
I thought I would share it.

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The HONEYBEE CENTRE - Surrey, BC

The Honeybee Centre with

Shirley, Kevin, Vanessa & Deni

(John was our photographer)

The rain came crashing down - but at the end the rainbow came out!

Sunsets in Vancouver are so Beautiful.

On Saturday July 5, 2008 we all went to the Honeybee Centre in Surrey to take a look around and buy some Honey that they make right on site. It is an amazing place - take a look for yourself. Bob Blummer on his show "Glutton for Punishment" took a visit there too!

http://www.honeybeecentre.com/

After our visit to the Centre we went to a wonderful BBQ. During the BBQ it poured buckets over Vancouver, but at the end the most wonderful rainbow poked its head out of the clouds. The students were amazed and in awe of its beauty. The Sunsets in Vancouver always put a smile on our faces. They are so colourful.

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Our Trip to White Rock, BC - June 29, 2008

White Rock, BC, Canada - What an Amazing View
John & Vanessa Reynolds - Homestay Parents
Shirley & Kevin enjoying their time at White Rock
Walking the Shoreline for interesting sea-life

Catching local Crab - too bad they are too small to eat!

On one of the hottest days ever recorded in Vancouver, BC we decided to take our Homestay Student (Kevin) to White Rock. He also invited his girlfriend Shirley to join us.


It was so hot that even the water lapping the shore was like a bath. The little fish swam around our feet and Kevin & Shirley gathered shells and went crab hunting. We would have been there for hours, but after a few we all were feeling the heat.


We walked along the shops and stopped for an ice-cream & drinks.


Kevin had wanted to see the Pacific Ocean and it was our Pleasure taking him there. Our other student Deni had decided he wanted to go to Stanley Park with a group of his school buddies. He also had an amazing day. He was surprised to see all the wild animals wandering around and he also dipped his toes into the Pacific Ocean.



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A Tourist in Your Own City - Great Fun

A TOURIST IN YOUR OWN CITY:

When the students have a day off from School, I really enjoy taking them around and showing them what Vancouver has to offer. Their School usually takes them on amazing day trips once a week so I take them to different locations.

On this very hot sunny day - we drove to the King George Sky-Train station and took the sky-train all the way downtown. Once downtown we hopped on the SEA BUS and sailed across the Vancouver Harbour to North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay. We had lunch in the Quay and walked around for an hour. There was a show on too and they boys really enjoyed watching it. After the show we stopped for Ice-cream before I trek home.

On the way home - Bill fell asleep on the Sky-Train. He was just worn out from the excursion. Vancouver has so many wonderful places of interest there is always something to do and show our students.

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Birthdays - What a great excuse to throw a Party!

Birthday Parties:

Over the years we have had many Birthday Parties. At one time we had 10 for a sleep over. They have always been exciting & fun. In the summer we do have pool parties and BBQ's. Who can resist a day of fun in the sun and burgers off the grill?

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