Ridge of Wonders Wine Cellars is a family-run winery located in Husum, Washington, a small community straddling the beautiful White Salmon River, just a few short miles from its confluence with the Columbia River. The winery, formerly known as Pahto Wine Cellars, was established in 2016 by winemaker Lisa Wiseman, who envisioned small-batch wines made […]
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Just south of Hood River, Oregon lies a vast and fertile valley, dotted with fruit orchards, farms and wineries. Here, you will find the Columbia Mushroom Company, a low-key and unassuming farm and home to the equally laidback owner and proprietor, Neil Brent. I had the opportunity to visit the farm a few weeks ago
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People have been enjoying cider for thousands of years. From the ancient Egyptians of North Africa to the Celts in Britain, it was consumed throughout much of the old world before finding its way to America in the 1600s with the colonists. In the early years of settlement, times were tough for the colonists and
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Mardi Gras season is here and that means it’s King Cake time! I’ve sat down with New Orleans-native and chef, Ronnie Bonnette, to discuss his Louisiana heritage, cajun-creole cooking and of course, the beloved King Cake. Ronnie has lived in New Orleans his entire life, growing up in New Orleans East and raised on traditional
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It’s January and while the fruit trees may lie dormant, this orchard is anything but sleeping. Mountain View Orchards is not only home to 40 acres of cherry, peach, pear and apple trees (and blueberries too), it’s also home to a spacious and beautiful tasting room and restaurant, The Grateful Vineyard. Here, they serve farm-to-table
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Cascadia Creamery is a family owned and operated creamery located in Trout Lake, Washington, at the base of the iconic Mt. Adams, a 12,280 foot stratovolcano that is part of the Cascade Mountain Range. Cascadia Creamery is owned and operated by John and Marci Shuman who make organic raw milk cheeses that are not only
The holiday season is here, and there’s no better time than now to sit down with fellow foodie and owner of Arome, Janice Bell, and talk all things food and spices. Arome is the spice and kitchenware shop located in downtown Hood River, Oregon. It’s a beautiful store (one of my favorites!) and chock full
Hooray! It’s apple season here in the Pacific Northwest, so I am dedicating my very first blog post (and many recipes to follow) to the apple. I love apples. They are juicy, sweet, tart, and delicious! They are also a healthy source of both soluble and insoluble fiber and vitamin C and are full of
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