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, …

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Baked Pumpkin Donut at the Old Parkdale Inn National Donut Day is the first Friday in June. We hope you have a chance to try this delicious baked donut recipe. Or request them the next time you visit. Clean up is easier than with a fried version not to mention a bit less guilt-inducing! Baked …

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The Aebleskiver is a traditional Danish dessert kind of like doughnut holes only sweeter. The Aebleskiver is cooked in a cast iron pan that resembles an egg poacher. A symbol of community and hospitality, they are very popular at Scandinavian charity and open-air events.  And well received at the Old Parkdale Inn breakfast table, located in one of the …

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What Are Pfeffernüsse Cookies? Christmas Cookies from the from the Old Parkdale Inn Pfeffernüsse are German spice cookies. Pfeffernüsse translates to peppernuts, which makes sense. These cookies are flavored with a cozy blend of warm spices, including black pepper. They traditionally contain anise. This recipe calls for shortening and margarine instead of butter, as butter …

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Winter is setting in and while we still can have some tranquil bonfires in the garden for roasting s'mores you might enjoy this sweet treat in your room, wrapped in a comfy robe or throw with a warm beverage or glass of wine. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit Place a 6 Inch Skillet inside …

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Banana Split for breakfast? How about this healthy, delicious and nutritious variation from the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast? Oatmeal Breakfast Banana Split is a fun breakfast recipe that will kickstart your day with the energy you’ll need to power through exploring Oregon. You’ll need about one cup of prepared oatmeal for each ‘split’. …

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