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• Pear Blossom Festival Culinary Events

  PUBLISHED Mar 08, 2019

  The Rogue Valley’s 66th Annual Pear Blossom Festival is coming up April 12th and 13th, 2019.  The festival includes a pageant, parade, run, street fair and food events, including the Pear a Fare, a local artisan food & beverage tent, and the Smudge Pot Stroll, a downtown restaurant event. CULINARY EVENTS Smudge Pot Stroll Restaurant Event April 12th, ... Read more ›

• Beer Bacon Jam Recipe

  PUBLISHED Feb 15, 2019

  Bacon has always been a favorite on its own or in a recipe, but now you can spread it with Beer Bacon Jam!           The uses for Bacon Jam are practically endless. Here’s a few to get you started…  Hamburgers, sandwiches, potato salad, asparagus, fresh tomatoes, grilled cheese, crackers and cheese, spinach salad, fresh garden peas, scrambled ... Read more ›

• 12 Portland Area Healthy Alternatives in Dining

  PUBLISHED Jan 07, 2019

  There's a time to indulge, and a time for healthy alternative options. Whether gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, organic, non-GMO, or natural, take a look at our fantastic Portland area picks for Healthy Alternative dining.   Amelia’s Rustic Mexican Restaurant – Hillsboro Rustic, family Mexican recipes with the freshest of ingredients. 95% of the menu is gluten free and ... Read more ›

• Local Organizations Need Your Help

  PUBLISHED Dec 03, 2018

  Would you like to help a food related organization this holiday season? Whether you can donate funds or become a volunteer, every little bit helps. Find out more and consider what you can do to make a difference. Blue Zones Project The Blue Zones Project in Douglas County encourages changes to our communities that lead to healthier ... Read more ›

• Volunteer or Contribute to Donate Dinner

  PUBLISHED Oct 11, 2018

  This November you can help Portland based Meals on Wheels support local homebound seniors as a volunteer or by your contribution to Donate Dinner. Be a Volunteer Volunteers are needed at local grocery stores leading up to Thanksgiving (Sat, November 17, 2018 — Wed, November 21, 2018). Your role is to greet customers and hand them a ... Read more ›

• Fall Soups in the Northwest

  PUBLISHED Sep 24, 2018

  The Fall season is the time of year when we start craving a flavorful hot soup. Choose a bowl by itself, or pair it with a sandwich or salad for a great lunch or dinner. Check out this delicious and varied selection of soups from restaurants across Oregon and SW Washington. Bier Onion Soup – Gustav’s ... Read more ›

• Golf & Dine - 16 Courses

  PUBLISHED Jul 18, 2018

  Our Northwest golf courses have a lot to offer. There's amazing golfing in a variety of beautiful settings, along with wonderful eating establishments. The dining experiences are diverse and you can also find space for your special event, whether it's a wedding, company event, reunion, seminar or birthday party.   Take a look at our favorites: Aloha The Vintage Room ... Read more ›

• Blue Zones Project

  PUBLISHED Jun 12, 2018

  Have you heard about the Blue Zones Project? Blue Zones is a community-wide initiative designed to help make healthy choices easier for Oregonians. Healthy Dining Options In support of Oregon's Healthiest State initiative, the Blue Zones Project encourages changes to our community that lead to healthier options. It’s bringing residents, worksites, schools, restaurants, grocery stores, and government ... Read more ›

• Northwest BBQ

  PUBLISHED May 01, 2018

  One thing's for sure, American’s love barbecue! While the Northwest isn't known as a hotbed of barbecue, we still have many delicious, mouth-watering barbecue restaurants that make for some tough choices of where to eat. Take a look at our favorites here in Oregon and click the links to find out more. Pick one near you, or take ... Read more ›

• More National Food Day Fun

  PUBLISHED Mar 15, 2018

  This month we continue with more 'National Food Day Fun' from last month's blog. We looked for the weird and fun when selecting these days. We hope you enjoy! July 2 - Canned Luncheon Meat Day In the USA, Spam is probably most popular in Hawaii. It’s used in Sushi (Spam Musubi) and there are more varieties ... Read more ›