In addition to this blog, I am a frequent contributor to several publications, wine judge, featured chef, and speaker. Our recipes have been featured on a number of popular food sites. Here is a few places we have been.
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Featured Chefs
July 2024 – Stoller Big Green Eggfest
April 2024 – Toast Nashville
February 2024 – Ilani Casino Brewfest
October 2023 – Big Green Egg EGGtoberfest
September 2023 – Ilani Casino Food and Wine Festival
June 2023 – Ilani Casino BBQ Festival
October 2022 – Big Green Egg EGGtoberfest
Feast 2019 – Smoked! A live fire food fest.
Mary Cressler – Selected Published Works
Traveling Wine Country with Children – You can also view my take on traveling wine country with kids on our website.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine, April 2016
Growing a Legacy
Oregon Wine Press, November 2016
That’s Somm Blend
Oregon Wine Press, August 2016
Homemade and Homegrown – What grows in Oregon, pairs with Oregon (wine).
Oregon Wine Touring Guide, 2016
What Cole Danehower Did For Me As A Wine Writer
October, 2015
Prosecco risotto: A unique pairing from Conegliano
Palate Press: The online wine magazine, October 2015
Exploring epicurean experiences: 5 Oregon wineries with restaurants
Palate Press: The online wine magazine, September 2015
Comté and the terroir of cheese
Palate Press: The online wine magazine, June 2015
The Oregon Chardonnay Clone Wars
Palate Press: The online wine magazine, March 2015
A Sparkling Wine Movement in the Pacific Northwest
Palate Press: The online wine magazine, January 2015
Donnafugata and the New Western Sicily
Palate Press: The online wine magazine, November 2014
From Oaxaca to Vineyard and Wine: the Story of Mario Bazán
Palate Press: The online wine magazine, January 2014
Farmers in the desert: the Horse Heaven Hills AVA
Palate Press: The online wine magazine, September 2014
Malbec comeback: A Cahors producer looks to the past for innovation
Palate Press: The online wine magazine, July 2014
Exploring Epicurean Experiences: Wine Pairing Dinners
Palate Press: The online wine magazine, April 2014
Will Run for Wine
Oregon Wine Press, September 2013
Cognac, It’s All About the Barrels
Palate Press: The online wine magazine, December 2012
Dinner and Wine for $20 or Less (Ebook)
Contributor, January 2012
The Other Side of Terroir
Palate Press: The online wine magazine, September 2011
Award Winning Gorge Wines
Contributor, Gorge Guide, 2010
Vindulge Has Been Featured On
Delish — 10 Ways To Use Up Your Leftover Holiday Prime Rib
Huffington Post — Brisket Recipes That’ll Fall Off The Bone And Into Your Heart
Huffington Post — 17 Thanksgiving Cocktails So Good, They Rival Pumpkin Pie
Buzzfeed — 28 Insanely Delicious Chili Recipes To Try This Winter
Honest Cooking — Favorite Winter Food and Wine Pairings
The Daily Meal — Ridiculous Breakfast Sandwiches
The Daily Meal — 19 Brunch Recipes That Will Make Your Weekend So Much Better
The Daily Meal — 15 Soups and Stews That Will Keep You Warm This Winter
The Daily Meal — 15 Healthy Dishes to Start January Off Right
The Daily Meal — 15 Tasty Taco Recipes Perfect for Taco Tuesday
The Daily Meal — 16 Recipes That Your Valentine Will Fall in Love With
The Daily Meal — 7 Amazing Wing Recipes That Are Perfect for Football Season
The Daily Meal — 9 Delicious Drinks To Warm Up With This Fall
The Daily Meal — 9 Festive Appetizers for Your 4th of July Barbecue
The Daily Meal — Beef Brisket 7 Ways
The Daily Meal — Spicy, Smoky, and Sweet: 12 Easy and Delicious Ways to Enjoy Salsa
The Daily Meal — 9 Guacamole Recipes You’ll Want to Make Right Now
Parade Magazine, Community Table — Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup: 21 Classic Comfort Recipes
Parade Magazine, Community Table — The Ultimate Pulled Pork Collection: 26 Recipes
Parade Magazine, Community Table — It’s Chili Bowl Time! 28 Best Chili Recipes
Grape Collective — Speakeasy with Mary Cressler
Grape Collective — Tippler Ten: Where to wine and dine in Portland
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Wine Judging
Cascadia Wine Competition, Wine Judge, 2016
Northwest Wine Summit, Wine Judge, 2015
Greatest of the Grape, Wine Judge, March 2015
Hudson Valley Wine Competition, Wine Judge, 2011
Northwest Wine Summit, Wine Judge, 2010
Oregon Seafood & Wine Festival Wine Competition, Wine Judge, 2010
Oregon Seafood & Wine Festival Wine Competition, Wine Judge, 2009
Awards and Honors
2017 IACP Award Nomination — Best Recipe-Based Blog
2016 Wine Blog Awards — Winner Best Original Photography on a Wine Blog
2017 Symposium for Professional Wine Writers — Fellowship Winner
2015 Symposium for Professional Wine Writers — Fellowship Winner
2014 Millesima Blog Awards — Finalist for Best Post about Wine Travel
Speaking Engagements
2024 – Tastemaker Conference, Chicago Illinois – Managing a Team
2023 – Tastemaker Conference, Chicago, Illinois – Diversifying Your Revenue Stream
2022 – Tastemaker Conference, Chicago, Illinois – Getting Your First Cookbook
Wine Bloggers Conference, Presenter, 2016 (Lodi, CA, USA) — Increase Your Audience and Engagement
International Wine Tourism Conference & Workshop, Presenter, 2013 (Zagreb, Croatia) — “The importance of staff training and development for your wine business”
International Wine Tourism Conference & Workshop, Presenter, 2012 (Perugia, Umbria, Italy) – “A Sense of Place: How to leverage your region and place to enhance the customer experience”
Wine Bloggers Conference, Presenter, 2011 (Charlottesville, VA, USA)– “Wine & Food Pairing: Finding Your Niche”
Please feel free to email me anytime at mary @ vindulge.com
