'SOMEWHERE IN TIME' ~ GRAND HOTEL (Mackinac Island) / STRAWBERRY & WATERMELON SOUP / SHRIMP a la GRAND / WARM MUSHROOM SALAD
"Grand Hotel is indeed the fitting name for one of Mackinac Island's premier landmarks. The hotel's stately 600-foot veranda is visible fro the mainland seven miles away. Grand Hotel's splendor and gracious hospitality consistently place it among the world's finest. It is also the world's largest summer hotel . Since opening in 1887 too provide a destination hotel for rail and steamship passengers, Grand Hotel has maintained its tradition of fine service and elegance, often setting criteria for excellence in dining." ~ MACKINAC ISLAND MEMORIES --- For the history of this popular summer retreat visit the official Grand Hotel website. STRAWBERRY & WATERMELON SOUP ~ From chef Hans Burtscher (Grand Hotel) _________ 2 cups washed, hulled & diced strawberries 2 cups iced seedless watermelon 1/3 cup Midori or other melon-flavored liqueur 1 whole vanilla bean 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 3 Tbsp. honey 1 Tb...