“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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TEAM Springfield Newsletter
The City of Springfield, Willamalane Park and Recreation District, Springfield Public Schools and Springfield Utility Board collaborate on a twice-yearly newsletter that covers news and events of interest to people who live in the community of Springfield, Oregon. I helped chaperone the production process and edit the Fall 2015 newsletter.
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Big Ideas for Tiny Spaces
In many small homes and apartments, square footage is a luxury. But with inspired color, style and space-saving ideas, any indoor or outdoor space can become a welcome addition to the household. Portland salvage and DIY expert Shannon Quimby shares affordable projects based on this philosophy.
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Homestyle Weed, Bug Remedies
Pesticides exist and get used because of one simple reason: They work. About 1.2 billion pounds of pesticides are applied in the United States every year. Anyone leery of chemical pesticides should consider alternatives, such as natural homemade pest control.
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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.
