Breakfast Time
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We often think that people come to the Rainforest Inn for the exotic location, or the experience of nature, or just as an escape from ordinary life, but we have to believe that one of the things our guests appreciate most about our Inn is our breakfast. After being lulled to sleep by the sound of rain and the coqui frogs, what could be better than a hot, fresh, healthy, and undeniably scrumptious meal waiting for you just footsteps from your door? Whether you join us in the breezeway, or request one of our other breakfast services, we serve promptly at 9 AM so that you can get on your way exploring!
"The homemade vegetarian breakfasts are gourmet and delicious, complete with espresso and fresh fruit, and are enjoyed al-fresco in a covered breezeway." -- Kate D (Barcelona)
““ THE COFFEE ALONE SHOULD KEEP PEOPLE COMING BACK TIME AND AGAIN! BILL THE OWNER HAS MANY GOOD COFFEE CONNECTIONS AND HE OFFERED ME THE CHANCE TO SAMPLE SOME OF THE FINEST COFFEE I HAVE EVER HAD. TO BE ABLE TO SIT DOWN ON A LOVELY VERANDA, SIPPING COFFEE AFTER A TWO HOUR DRIVE FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF PR, MADE THE JOURNEY WORTH IT.””
Our classically-prepared Eggs Florentine with bistro-style seasoned potatoes and a strawberry rose.
We know that you only have so much time on the island, and while a part of you will probably just want to relax on the property, we would hope our daily vegetarian breakfasts will fill you up with the good stuff you’ll need for the day ahead, be it surfing at Luquillo beach, or tackling our semi-challenging Lost Machete hike. We offer one boutique breakfast item daily; but if your tastes are on a different wavelength, or if you have allergies, are vegan, gluten-free, or otherwise, we’d be happy to provide you perhaps a little-less lavish, but still delicious, alternative. We just ask that you let us know in advance. Also, if you need to leave the Inn early (before 9:30 AM when breakfast wraps up), please let us know. We will bring a healthy, though not “gourmet,” breakfast tray to your room the night before so that you have it when you need it in the morning.
““WE MET LOVELY PEOPLE AT BREAKFAST — BILL & RENEE, THE INSPIRING INN OWNERS, SEVERAL INTERESTING GUESTS, [AND] MELANIE, (PART CHEF, PART CARETAKER, PART ADVISOR, PART GUIDE, PART GOOGLE MAP WITH SECRET LOCAL INSIDER TIPS, VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE & PATIENT)””
If you’d like something sweet, our Guava and Cream Cheese-stuffed French Toast might be a can’t miss (see recipe below). If you’re into something a little more classic, we do a delicious Eggs Florentine (pictured above) with creamy ricotta cheese, luscious hollandaise, and crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside roasted potatoes. Whatever your tastes, I can assure you that between the fresh papaya, banana and ginger smoothy, our tropical Sunday mimosas, or our Homemade Chocolate Waffles with a Mocha Syrup, there’s a bite of food or a sip of something wonderful waiting for you here at the Rainforest Inn. Perhaps a bite that'll just make you come back and visit us again.
Breakfast in bed in the Jungle Suite.
Or, let us spoil you! Keeping with our goal of romantic privacy, you can also use our “in house” text message system to request en suite breakfast service. Rather than you coming down to the breezeway, we will bring the day’s option to you so you can enjoy it from the comfort of your porch.
We also offer a special gourmet plated breakfast-in-bed tray that includes champagne at an additional charge. You can order this tray the day before, and we will deliver it to your suite at 9 AM.
It is an amazing experience to relax at the waterfall pool at the end of our Lost Machete hike and enjoy a picnic, so we also offer an add-on picnic lunch.
Just remember to request these add-ons 24 hours in advance, please, and that breakfast is always served promptly at 9 AM.
guava STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
We will have many more examples of our recipes soon – but it is very hard to get René to part with some of her secret recipes.
"pan de sabao" is a local sweet fresh baked bread that is available in all Puerto Rican bakeries. You could substitute French bread.
8 Slices of a good "pan de sabao"
4 eggs (Farm Fresh are best)
1/4 cup half & half cream
dash of nutmeg
dash of cinnamon
Mix the eggs and cream and spices all together well - Should be nice and fluffy.
Served on the new "poolside" veranda
Filling
1 package of cream cheese
1 package pasta de guava
Slice the "pan de sabao" into 1&1/2 inch slices. Slit down the middle without parting the bread completely. Heat the pasta de guava in the microwave for a few seconds until it is soft and spreadable. Spread one teaspoon of pasta de guava inside the split slice of bread along with one teaspoon of cream cheese.
Beat the eggs, half & half, cinnamon and nutmeg together. Dip the filled slices of bread into mixture on each side being careful not to get the egg mixture inside the filling. Let stand for fifteen minutes. Then grill on a hot plate coated with butter. It's important to use butter for browning the bread. Cook until brown but don't overcook.
Serve with genuine maple syrup. Top with powdered sugar. Serve with fresh tropical fruit and home fries (another secret recipe -- hint includes René's special herbs de Provence blend).
ENJOY!
