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A Dog, Fried Chicken and Champagne {Gluten Free Recipe}

May 22, 2016 Maria Stuart 2 Comments

A Dog, Fried Chicken and Champagne {Gluten Free Recipe}

Mother’s Day was two weeks ago, and I’m still thinking about the fried chicken I made. People think it’s funny that I do the cooking even on Mother’s Day, but honestly I prefer it. I’ve never been much of a breakfast in bed person, and I know my self well enough – as does everyone else […]

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entree, Family, Food, Recipes, Wine, Wine Pairing

Some thoughts about Riesling and Bacon, Onion, Gruyere Tart {Recipe}

April 19, 2016 Maria Stuart Leave a Comment

Some thoughts about Riesling and Bacon, Onion, Gruyere Tart {Recipe}

Last time I posted here I wrote about my process for selecting the recipes we send to our Wine Club. It seems like I just finished the batch needed for March’s shipment, and now here I am working on May’s. It’s a little early, but I’m headed to the midwest for a week to visit my […]

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Family, Food, Wine Pairing

Little Christmas Eve and a Simply Perfect Cut-Out Cookie Recipe

December 24, 2015 Maria Stuart 3 Comments

Little Christmas Eve and a Simply Perfect Cut-Out Cookie Recipe

Today is Little Christmas Eve. At least that’s what my mom always called this day when we were growing up. Some people call it Christmas Eve Eve, or the day before Christmas Eve, or just December 23rd, I guess.  During my childhood Little Christmas Eve was often the day we baked Christmas cookies, my Mom […]

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dessert, Family

Time Passes: Halloween Traditions and Best Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese

October 31, 2015 Maria Stuart 2 Comments

Time Passes: Halloween Traditions and Best Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Now that our life has gotten back to normal – post harvest that is. I am realizing how different it is to not have Joe living under our roof.  I had lunch with a new friend yesterday and he asked me the age of my oldest child. “Eighteen” I answered. “Wow, you’re on the cusp. […]

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entree, Family, Food, Uncategorized

Pork Pie – A Harvest Favorite

October 20, 2015 Maria Stuart Leave a Comment

Pork Pie – A Harvest Favorite

Every year as harvest winds down I have to recalibrate my cooking with the rest of my life. Our last harvest dinner was Saturday night. It was pretty festive with lots of wine of course, and laughing and singing late into the night. Sunday was the perfect day for doing not much more than lazing […]

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Family, Food, Harvest, Recipes, Uncategorized, Wine

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Hi, I'm Maria. My husband and I own a winery in downtown McMinnville, the heart of Oregon's spectacular Willamette Valley.

Lucky for me I get to cook for the people I love, throw parties and pour a little Pinot. Nothing makes me happier than gathering people around my table and serving them food that nourishes both body and soul.

People often tell me that I'm living their dream life. And truthfully, I'm living mine too.

But let's be real, it's still life.

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