Old Parkdale Inn

A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast


THE BLOG

Hood Crest Winery and Distillers

By Mary Pellegrini

Columbia Gorge Wineries, less than 60 miles east of Portland, Oregon. The Columbia Gorge AVA, includes land surrounding the Columbia River, with vineyards and wineries in both Oregon and Washington. Due to the unique climate and geography found in The Gorge, this AVA exhibits a wide range of micro climates in a relatively small region. …

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 …

Book Direct at the Old Parkdale Inn

By Mary Pellegrini

Book Direct is a trending thing we can all embrace and benefit from. Book Direct at the Old Parkdale Inn and you will enjoy many perks and amenities that you would not have access to when booking through a travel agency. Not to mention, you will almost always pay less! And receive so much more. …

Apple Strudel

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 …

Strawberry Shortcakes on a dark green platter

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, …

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 …