Press Release for St. Francis Inn in the Historic City of St. Augustine:
St. Augustine, Florida (September, 2012)-
In 1985, Joe Finnegan and his wife Margaret bought the St. Francis Inn (circa 1791) believing “If you
want a successful business in the hospitality industry, everything you do is for your guest’s pleasure and comfort.”
Nearly 30 years later, they still believe in their philosophy along with a dedicated professional staff, many of whom have
been employed at the Inn nearly as long.
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Today, there are numerous ways the Finnegan’s please their guests:
· Comfortable
accommodations on quiet residential St. George Street, two blocks from the Bayfront view of the St. Augustine Lighthouse,
the famed Bridge of Lions and bustling historic downtown. Fresh flowers and sherry too!
· Extensive culinary
surprises and ‘farm to table’ Breakfast, afternoon Social Hour hors d’oeuvres, Late Night homemade baked
desserts, night time snacks, fresh fruit and cookies served all day and a Specialty Coffee Bar – PLUS special attention
paid to every guest’s dietary needs.
Such as German Chocolate Cake
(See Recipe below)
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· Florida-inspired
gardens and koi pond on the inn’s property recognized with a Wildlife Habitat Certification
. Island beach cottages
where guests can leave the inn and spend a day at the beach with thoughtful amenities at their fingertips
· Complimentary
amenities for which the St. Francis Inn is known ~ including bicycles to tour the city, solar-heated swimming pool, admission
to the local fitness club and off-street Inn parking
“We have maintained the historic ambiance of this old Inn while also providing
all of the comforts expected by today’s savvy travelers” Finnegan states in 2012.
The
St. Francis Inn mirrors the Old City – as a vibrant historic place that grows more beloved year after year.
**2012
Winner TripAdvisor Excellence Award
**Member of ‘Select Registry’
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RECIPE:
St. Francis Inn’s German Chocolate
Cake Recipe (Especially Made for Honeymoon Bliss)
Ingredients
for cake:
3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
3/4 cup hot water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1
teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1
1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1
tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream,
room temperature
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 9 inch round pans. Whisk together cocoa
and hot water until smooth. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Melt butter with sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring to combine. Remove
from heat, and pour into a mixing bowl. With an electric mixer on medium-low speed, beat until mixture is cooled, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating until each is incorporated, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Add vanilla, then cocoa
mixture, and beat until combined. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with the sour cream,
and beating until just combined after each.
Pour batter into
prepared pans, bake for 20-35 minutes, until set. Let cool on wire racks.
Coconut Pecan Frosting:
Ingredients
for the Frosting
1 cup evaporated milk
1
cup of white sugar
3 egg yolks (mixed with one tsp of water)
1/2 cup melted butter
1
tsp vanilla
2 cups shredded coconut
1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Combine milk, sugar,
eggs, butter and vanilla in a sauce pan, bring to a boil stirring constantly. Boil for about 5 minutes, remove from
heat them mix in the coconut and pecans.
Spread on top of cake.
Voila and Enjoy!
