Ahh, coffee! That first cup o’ joe can usually set the tone for the rest of the day. And certainly the Pacific Northwest is known as THE mecca for coffee drinkers and connoisseurs alike. We definitely love our coffee just as much as our wine with many local...
Looking to make a meal to impress, but don’t want to break the bank? Braising can make even the toughest cuts of meat, an inexpensive, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Braising is a loooooong, slow-cooking method that can be done on the stove-top, in the oven, or in a...
A true sign of fall: apples appear everywhere. From thick caramel-coated and dipped in nuts to sweet and tangy cups of fresh-pressed cider at the local market to grand glass bowls filled with elegant red apples simply used as a table centerpiece. The Northwest has...
Hazelnuts, also known as filberts, are grown right here in the Pacific Northwest! Did you know that 99% of hazelnuts grown in the United States are grown in Oregon alone? Eating them raw is d’lish but have you tried roasting them? Many recipes call for roasted...
There’s been lots of talk about “wonder foods” and quinoa is certainly one! Nicknamed “gold of the Incas,” quinoa is considered an ancient grain and has become a menu darling – seen on menus across the city. Photo from...
Good things really do come in small packages, and sliders are a perfect example. These two-bite – sometimes one-bite – wonders are popping up everywhere from restaurant menus to food trucks. And they aren’t your average burgers. In you love them,...