Since 1797, this inn has welcomed travelers who came first by foot or on horse, then by stagecoach and later by car. It has been called America's first motor inn. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served; overnight accommodations. Located in Middletown, Virginia about 75 miles east of Washington, D.C., on US Highway 11.

Mother-in-Law's Mustard

•   1 cup vinegar
• 1 cup of dry mustard
• pinch each of: cinnamon, cloves, onion salt, garlic salt, white pepper
• 1 cup prepared mustard
• 4 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

1. Combine the vinegar with the dry mustard and the "pinch" ingredients. Mix well, let set for 2 hours.

2. Cook mixture in a double boiler until thick and let cool.

3. Add prepared mustard and olive oil; blend well. Makes 1 1/2 pints

This recipe appeared in the Ford Times Magazine's October, 1967 edition.

 The above illustration is an original painting by Horace Day.

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