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Baked Goods from Mountain Valley View Farm!

Wednesday, October 5, 2011@ 9:34 AM
Author: Sibella

Mountain Valley View Farm is thrilled to announce that we have received the license for our commercial kitchen! The Mountain Valley View Farm Kitchen in located inside our Getaway Studio and is officially licensed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to produce small batches of artisan foods and sell them directly to you!

Our artisan baked goods are a quick and convenient way to bring home that fresh, made-from-scratch quality you are longing for. All of our artisan foods are handmade by the Hood family in small batches so you know you are getting that wonderful homemade taste. Karen Jean Matsko Hood is the versatile and innovative author of the Cookbook Delights series and has appeared on Good Morning Northwest many times to demonstrate her delicious recipes. Treat yourself to Mountain Valley View Farm’s sweet baked goods, including breads, dessert bars, cakes, cookies, cupcakes and pies. Homemade treats like these also make fantastic gifts for any occasion, and will make a great hit at your next party or potluck. Relax and Mountain Valley View Farm take care of the hard work–you’ll be better able to enjoy yourself, and your guests will be wowed by our baked goods!

Right now we are baking up some rich, moist pound cake, melt-in-your-mouth snickerdoodles, and delicious fig cupcakes, so give us a call at 509-928-1800! Delivery may be available for a reasonable fee, or we can schedule a time for you to drop by the farm to pick up some wonderful, homemade items from our bakery!

You can find our delicious, homemade baked goods year-round the Spokane Public Market, and seasonally at other local farmers’ markets.

Spokane Public Market
32 W. 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99210
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wed – Fri

You may also purchase directly at the farm, located at:
4301 South Chapman Rd
Greenacres, WA 99016

Announcing the Grand Opening of the Mountain Valley View Farm Kitchen!

Monday, October 3, 2011@ 9:47 AM
Author: Sibella

Mountain Valley View Farm is thrilled to announce that we have received the license for our commercial kitchen! The Mountain Valley View Farm Kitchen in located inside our Getaway Studio and is officially licensed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to produce small batches of artisan foods and sell them directly to you! Our artisan foods are a quick and convenient way to bring home that fresh, made-from-scratch quality you are longing for.

All of our artisan foods are handmade by the Hood family in small batches so you know you are getting that wonderful homemade taste. Karen Jean Matsko Hood is the versatile and innovative author of the Cookbook Delights series and has appeared on Good Morning Northwest many times to demonstrate her delicious recipes. Her many years of experience in the kitchen translate to amazing dishes that you can take home to delight your family.

Mountain Valley View Farm has the following refrigerated items for sale: old-fashioned apple butter, crepes, lemon curd, and pizza crust. We also sell a variety of baked goods, jams, and gift mixes in a jar. All of our food is made with the highest quality ingredients, including organic produce from our farm whenever possible. You are guaranteed to love our fresh, homemade artisan foods, so give us a call at 509-928-1800! Delivery may be available for a reasonable fee, or we can schedule a time for you to drop by the farm.

You can find our delicious, handmade artisan foods year-round at the Spokane Public Market and seasonally at other local farmers’ markets.

Spokane Public Market
32 W. 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99210
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.    Wed – Fri

You may also purchase directly at the farm, located at:

4301 South Chapman Rd
Greenacres, WA 99016

Announcing the Fall 2011 Cooking with Karen Class Schedule!

Saturday, October 1, 2011@ 12:52 PM
Author: Sibella

Please click on the above image to view the flyer in a larger, easy-to-read format.

Cooking with Karen is pleased to announce the Fall 2011 cooking classes. Classes are held Tuesday evenings from 5-7 pm throughout October and November, and cover a variety of topics from basic beginner’s techniques to preparing a full Thanksgiving feast. Class sizes are small to ensure hands-on experience and a personal touch, so sign up soon to reserve a space before the classes are all full! Groups are welcome, and in the future we will also be offering cooking classes geared specifically toward children, in which family participation will be encouraged.

Karen Jean Matsko Hood is the mother of 16 foster and adopted children of different ethnic backgrounds, and as such has a great deal of experience cooking for large groups as well as cooking a variety of international cuisines. She especially enjoys designing her own recipes and preparing creative menus with international, regional, and holiday themes. She is also the author of the popular Cookbook Delights series and has appeared multiple times on Good Morning Northwest to demonstrate her recipes. Karen’s love of cooking makes her an enthusiastic teacher, and she loves to share her knowledge and skill with others.

Cooking with Karen provides a unique, affordable opportunity to learn a new skill in a fun, relaxed environment with a knowledgeable and supportive teacher. When possible, organic ingredients from our farm are used in class recipes so that you can be assured the food is not only delicious, but healthy and good for the environment as well.

For full details of Fall classes, please click on the flyer above. Cooking classes are held in the Getaway Studio Dining Room at Mountain Valley View Farm, located at:

4229 S. Chapman Rd
Greenacres, WA 99016

You can also call 509-924-3550 for more information or to reserve a spot in one of the upcoming cooking classes.