Thursday Tidbits

Seasonal Treats & Baked Goods

• Petite Provence in The Dalles is having a Santa Bread and Yule Log sale! These are the ultimate holiday centerpieces, with decadent chocolate ganache or fruity raspberry-orange mousse rolled with white cake and dressed to impress. Pair a Santa Bread with a Yule Log and save $10. Find out more online.
• Edeske Patisserie has their own version of la bûche de Noël! Chocolate biscuit with a citrus syrup drizzle rolled up with yuzu cremeux and caramelized milk chocolate mousse, cuddling a center of yuzu and mandarin compôte. Glazed to shine. A perfect jewel for your dinner table.
• Pine Street Bakery has posted its Christmas Preorder menu. Rolls, Bundt cakes, Babka, and more are available. Pick up on Tuesday, 12/24, between 9 and noon, closing at noon for the holiday. Email orders to [email protected]. Feel free to include any other bread/pastry orders you may want to pick up that day.

 
Winter Drinks to Sip

• Kings & Daughters Brewery has launched the Praying Mantis–a Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout made with vanilla beans. find it online, and it's currently out for delivery in greater Portland. Due to the delicate nature of the beer, it is only offered for Hood River area delivery or local pickup. Use the code LOCALPICKUP.
• The Pines is having a Library wine sale Dec 20-22. A great gift for those with the most discerning tastes. Rare, delicious, and aged to perfection.  
• Sometimes, even when it’s cold outside, an iced latte hits the spot. Find them iced or hot at Kaile’a Coffee Co. They are located near the Mt Hood Railroad Depot for the season.
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Entertaining Delights

• Celebrate the winter solstice with Skamania Lodge this Dec 21. Their outdoor celebration kicks off with a spectacular NASA Gorge Skies presentation by Les Hastings, enjoy festive food and drink and listen to music by Sunny Pach. Reservations required.
• Moby Coffee Roasters can help you with your breakfast catering needs over the holidays. Order ahead to get hand pies and coffee to go.
• Last chance ordering for the Holidays at these places:
  • Local Rhoots has tamales, lasagnas, cinnamon buns + more on the menu. The Order Deadline is Midnight on 12/19.
  • Put in your holiday order with White Salmon Baking Co. soon! The pick-up date is Monday the 23rd. They will remain closed through the 26th and will open back up on Friday the 27th.
  • Domaine Pouillon is serving the last dinner of the year this Friday! (and will resume dinner service in January). Belgian Endive salad, Duck and Andouille Cassoulet, Citrus Olive Oil Cake with Creme Anglaise. 
• Apple Valley BBQ is cooking up some delicious specials this week: 12/20-21 features Smoked Prime Rib, 12/22 Philly Cheesesteak with slice prime rib.
  
  

Foodie Gift Ideas

• Arome’s Cinnamon Pear is a great seasonal flavor for your holiday menu! Try it with our Walnut Specialty Oil for a warm & sweet salad dressing, drizzled over brie for dipping, or use it as a marinade for pork chops.
• Cathedral Ridge Winery’s Cheers To Chocolate Collection is just one of many gift-ready sets for wine lovers. 2018 Rusty Red Reserve (14.1% ABV): Bold, luscious, and a true favorite. 2020 Zinfandel Reserve (15.8% ABV): Warm, cozy, and full of jammy flavors. Arbor Hill Chocolate Cabernet Wine Sauce: A decadent touch for any dessert!
• Phelps Creek will have a Festival of the Last Minute on Sunday, Dec 22, 11 – 5. Sip some wine and check out local artist’s wares.
• Backwoods Brewing Stouts make a great pairing with Christmas desserts. The Stumbler, a barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stout, 12.5% ABV, is aged one year in Westward American Single Malt Whiskey barrels and features deep notes of chocolate, resin, charred oak, and vanilla.
• Everybody’s Brewing is having a Holiday Bundle sale. Bundles include a six-pack, a pint glass and a tee (or a hat). For details, visit their online store.
• Packer Orchards carries on the tradition of the Christmas Pickle! Find out more on Dec 21, 12-4. Take part in this fun all-ages holiday scavenger hunt while shopping for pies, select jams, or gift boxes, and picking out your produce and seasonal specials for the holidays. The last day of the season is Dec 22.
• Dani’s Kitchen Shop’s final cookie sale of the year happens Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21, 10 am - 2 pm. Fill a box of your choice of designs or buy individually. Other last-minute gifts will be available! 1545 Osprey Drive, Hood River, OR 97031