“Ugly But Good Chocolates” are So Good You’ll Float
Marilena Christie, 68, uses her Northern Italian family recipe for the chocolates, and says she started selling them only after numerous people told her she should make it available to the world.
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Better Bitters, Better Cocktails — And Beyond
Bitters, originally prepared as medicines incorporating strong-smelling botanicals such as cinnamon, cloves and herbs, make delicious cocktails. Their uses go far beyond just drinks, though.
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The Humm Mangorita
Slightly vinegary, kombucha lets you play with effervescent acidity and fruit flavors in cocktails, on top of the health benefits the beverage already provides.
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Superfood Delivers Sweet Reward
An electuary refers to medicinal herbs–in this case, cannabis oil–mixed with honey. It also speaks to the ancient relationship that humans have with honey.
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New-to-Eugene Cuisine at Angkor Cambodian Café
While the number of Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese restaurants in Eugene has soared recently, another less-familiar Asian cuisine is quietly trying to establish itself. Angkor Cambodian Café opened in January of 2014, offering some of Cambodia’s traditional dishes.
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The Meat is on at Barbecue Hut, Specialty Market in Oakridge
The small town of Oakridge, about 45 miles southeast of Eugene, is known across the country for its proximity to mountain biking and hiking trails in Cascade Range forests. Now a longtime chef from California’s Napa Valley is helping it gain a reputation for artisanal foods as well.
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Gary Fish: Master of Craft at Deschutes Brewery
Deschutes Brewery is on the verge of a major expansion into the East Coast market. But owner Gary Fish explains why, even as it continues to diversify its market, it hasn’t lost track of where its home is.
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Growers Get Creative During Drought
The increasing scarcity of water in some areas of the country has every farmer worried. Sustainably minded farmers are either already using creative strategies to conserve and store water or they are taking action now to prepare them for future droughts.
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Sweet Potato Success in the Willamette Valley
Sweet potatoes are one of the most popular vegetables today and though many Americans enjoy eating sweet potatoes, most don’t attempt to grow them, especially not in the mild, wet wilds of the Willamette Valley. Master gardener Gary Jordan is on a mission to change that.
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A Barrage of Blueberries
Blueberries are a tasty and healthy addition to any homestead. But cultivating patience may be the most important aspect of growing them. Blueberries have specific needs and take eight years to become fully mature, but under the right growing conditions the plant can live for up to 50 years.
