Chef Victoria Cosner of Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards released a beautiful little cookbook featuring 10 of the most popular recipes from the Pippin Hill kitchen. The book is the first in a series and features Chef Cosner’s top tips for recreating the winery’s culinary masterpieces in your own home. Cosner studied culinary arts in school before joining the team as a prep cook in 2015. She has since worked her way up to Executive Chef. Pippin Hill is owned by prominent hospitality group Easton-Porter and renowned for their visitor experience, which includes gorgeous gardens, dining, a recently opened inn on the property and a greenhouse that functions as a classroom. Guests can take classes in painting, flower arranging, wreath-making and even culinary workshops led by Chef Cosner. Pippin Hill represents the ultimate in Virginia farm-to-table fare.

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