Old Parkdale Inn
A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast
THE BLOG
By Mary Pellegrini
Waterfall Wednesday in Oregon - Horsetail Falls With winter and spring come winter storms and snow pack melt, supplying Oregon scenic rivers the water needed to create our wildly beautiful and renowned waterfalls. And it's certainly not too early to start planning your Oregon vacation that should involve chasing waterfalls. Horsetail Falls in the Columbia … Continue reading "Waterfall Wednesday in Oregon – Horsetail and Ponytail Falls"
By Mary Pellegrini
December is National Pear Month and here in Oregon we believe pears should be celebrated all year long. But we'll especially celebrate the bounty of pears in December when it is National Pear Month. The Pumpkin Panna Cotta with Caramelized Pears has become a favorite at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast's winter, breakfast … Continue reading "Pumpkin Panna Cotta with Caramelized Pears"
By Mary Pellegrini
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies have a rich and fudgy center with a crisp powdered sugar outer layer. Day 11 of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild's 12 Days of Holiday Cookies. Ingredients 2 cups white sugar 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup confectioners' sugar Directions Mix sugar, cocoa, and oil together …
By Mary Pellegrini
Gingered Pear and Raspberry Pandowdy at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast, located in the Hood River Valley, the largest pear growing region in the nation. Many of our growers have cold storage units where we can pick up fresh pears almost all year round. This Gingered Pear and Raspberry Pandowdy has become a … Continue reading "Gingered Pear and Raspberry Pandowdy with Hood River Valley Pears"
By Mary Pellegrini
December is National Pear Month and here in Oregon we believe pears should be celebrated all year long. But we'll especially celebrate the bounty of pears in December when it is National Pear Month. This video reveals the most common pears grown in Oregon and Washington but some growers have expanded their orchards with many …
By Mary Pellegrini
Do not let the rain stop you from visiting Oregon's Magnificent Waterfalls. They are even more powerful after the fall storms and many are a bit more difficult to get to once the snow falls. Not impossible for the adventurous but snow gear may be required. And Oregon's spectacular Fall Foliage will be coming to … Continue reading "Powerful Oregon Waterfalls after the Storms"