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Brendalee Vialpando Reiplinger

Brendalee (Vialpando) Reiplinger is a Questa native who has worked her way up the culinary ladder and is currently executive chef at The Lodge at Bodega Bay, located off the Sonoma Coast in CA. Brendalee credits her hospitality and joy of preparing food from her upbringing in Questa.
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Enchanted Eats – April 2026

April is here and although it is still cold, spring has arrived. We can see the glimpses of warmer weather coming and many are celebrating

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Enchanted Eats – March 2026

We are three months into the new year and many in our community will be abiding by the lent season. Meaning, there is no consumption

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Enchanted Eats – February 2026

This February, make a dish to share with your loved one mimicking a lady and the tramp style date night. This pasta is a wonderful

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Enchanted Eats – January 2026

Bring in the new year with a classic seafood stew! It’s cold outside and this seafood stew is rich, briny, and perfect for a special

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Enchanted Eats – November 2025

HE Turkey your family will not forget! It’s that time of year to create memories with our families and friends and maybe switch up the

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Enchanted Eats – October 2025

As we get into early fall and the crisp air meets us, we begin to seek comfort meals and warm bowls of food. This is

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Enchanted Eats – September 2025

Recipe courtesy of Executive Chef Brendalee Reiplinger, from The Lodge at Bodega Bay, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 Green chile season is upon us! A fun

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Enchanted Eats – August 2025

Recipes courtesy of Executive Chef Brendalee Reiplinger, from The Lodge at Bodega Bay, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 BBQ Marmalade Sauce Marmalade is a jam that