Old Parkdale Inn
A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast
THE BLOG
By Mary Pellegrini
Wiesendanger Falls is the first of the two major upper waterfalls along Multnomah Creek in the Columbia River Gorge. The falls drop over a flat 55 foot ledge into a broad gorge overlooked by the switchbacking trail, upstream from its bigger, and slightly more famous sibling Multnomah Falls. The falls were named in 1997 for … Continue reading "Wiesendangerr Falls and Waterfall Wednesday in Oregon"
By Mary Pellegrini
Blueberry Croissant French Toast served at the Old Parkdale Inn B&B in the quiet and relaxed atmosphere of this Mt. Hood B&B. This Blueberry Croissant French Toast is a perfect breakfast entrée for both spring and summer, super pretty when topped with fresh Oregon berries. We've made it with Strawberries - Strawberries and Cream. And … Continue reading "Blueberry Croissant French Toast at the Old Parkdale Inn"
By Mary Pellegrini
National Apple Strudel Day is June 17 but the innkeeper of the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast makes this easy Strudel year round, mixing up the filling with available fruits. Ingredients 1 Egg • 1 tbsp water • 2 tbsp granulated sugar • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon • 2 …
By Mary Pellegrini
Today is National Strawberry Shortcake Day and let me share with you one of my favorite sweet treats to prepare for our guests at the Old Parkdale Inn. It's fun! It’s coloring! And it’s Oh So Yummy. Shortcakes ~ this recipe will make 8 shortcakes. I stretch it a little, making 6 slightly larger cakes, … Continue reading "Strawberry Shortcakes For National Strawberry Shortcake Day"
By Mary Pellegrini
The acres and acres of blossoms in the Hood River Valley have now turned to itsy bitsy pieces of fruit. And for the next couple months we will watch them grow and wait for the amazing crop of pears, apples, cherries, peaches and other varieties of fruit. In June and July come the berries and …
By Mary Pellegrini
Mt. Hood Meadows Debuts More Than Eight Miles of New Hiking Trails this Summer for Mt. Hood’s Premier Chairlift-served Hiking Experience The snow is melting, the weather is getting warmer, and the wildflowers are on their way. Summer has arrived on Mt. Hood and Mt. Hood Meadows will kick off their summer operations starting June …