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Welcome! Our blog is a place to share our experiences, recipes, pairings and updates about our estate vineyards and winery with you. We hope it leads you to an interest in what we are up to, perhaps a new recipe, and enjoying wine in new ways and new places. Skål!
Bang Bang Shrimp Rice Bowl
This Bang Bang Shrimp Rice Bowl is bringing the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and crunchy goodness to the table!
Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Apr 182 min read
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Croisstata with Asparagus, Ham and Cheese
Elevate brunch with this adorable take on a strata! Croissants are filled with ham, eggs and cheese, then topped with spring violas.
Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Apr 32 min read
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Taste WA Recipe #4: Cosmic Crisp Salad with Bacon and Hazelnuts
Cosmic Crisp apples, Hempler’s bacon, Ferndale Farmstead Asiago, and roasted hazelnuts come together for this amazing WA-grown salad!
Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Mar 263 min read
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Taste WA Recipe #3: Chef Ulises’ Pork Chop Italiano with Creamy Polenta and Bell Pepper Sauce
This tender, golden-seared pork chop is bathed in a rich tomato and bell pepper sauce, over an irresistibly creamy polenta, paired with our
Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Mar 193 min read
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Taste WA 2025 Recipe #2: Beefalo Stuffed Mushrooms with Chardonnay & Stilton Butter Sauce paired with Cabernet Franc
Flavorful ground Beefalo, Beecher's Cheddar, and a killer Chardonnay butter sauce with Stilton, all nestled in perfectly roasted mushrooms.
Tanya Miller, Gård Culinary Creator & Guest Author
Mar 134 min read
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Taste WA 2025 Recipe 1: Chef Ulises' Rainbow Trout with Almond Butter Sauce paired with Gård Sauvignon Blanc
Taste Washington is the state’s premier wine and food experience during the month of March. The goal is to bring awareness to the...
Jen Cochran
Mar 73 min read
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Malbec-Marinated Columbian Grilled Flank Steak With Aji Sauce
This is a recipe that I have asked my husband to make to celebrate several of my trips around the sun over the last 15 years. It’s truly...
Jen Cochran
Feb 193 min read
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“Champagne” Risotto with Brown Butter Lobster
Create an unforgettable Valentine's Day meal with our "Champagne" Risotto with Brown Butter Lobster.
Jen Cochran
Feb 63 min read
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Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Game Day Bites: Chicken Littles & “Moink” Balls Score Big!
Looking for Super Bowl party recipes? These tasty oven-roasted bites are full of flavor and texture, and are perfect game day snacks!
Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Jan 303 min read
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Zesty Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups
Here’s a fresh and fun app to serve at your next party - Super Bowl perhaps? Perfect for a game day snack that won't weigh you down.
Jen Cochran
Jan 232 min read
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Nourishing Kielbasa Soup with Gigante Beans and Crispy Toppers
This recipe is a perfect blend of savory kielbasa, tender beans, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all simmered in a rich broth.
Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Jan 93 min read
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Warm Up with a Mug of Gløgg, a Celebratory Scandinavian Mulled Wine
Warm up during winter months with a cup of this celebratory hot spiced wine served in Scandinavian countries as a holiday drink
Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Braised Balsamic Pot Roast with Herbed Carrots
This simple balsamic braised pot roast is perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner or a festive dinner party!
Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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Winter Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato, Bacon, and Maple Vinaigrette
Picture this: a winter salad that's not just a side dish, but a star on your holiday table!
Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Ultimate No-Bake Apple Mascarpone Tart
This decadent tart features a crunchy gingersnap cookie crust, spiced baked apples, creamy mascarpone whipped cream & fresh apple topping
Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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Stilton-Stuffed Cockroach Clones
Whip up these super simple, supremely delicious, sweet and savory roach look-alikes and just wait for the reactions
Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Charred Blackberry Chipotle Bat Wings
Chicken wings are infused with a wicked concoction of blackberry, chipotle sauce, & paprika that will seep into the very soul of the meat.
Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Oct 18, 20244 min read
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Oogie Boogie Hand Pies Two Ways
These eerie hand pies come in two tantalizing variations, which both include a pepper & blackberry jelly mix.
Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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Spooky Snacks to Pair with our new 2021 Boneyard Hallo-wine!
To celebrate the month of Oct and the release of our 2021 Boneyard, we conjured up five Halloween-inspired dishes to share!
Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Oct 4, 20244 min read
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Onion and Gruyere Skillet No-Knead Focaccia
An easy, super fluffy focaccia topped with caramelized onions, shallots, and garlic, plus herbs and gruyere cheese!
Jen Cochran
Sep 18, 20244 min read
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