Oregon’s #1 nut: Hazelnut favorites earn national attention

November 2010 Posted in Food And Drink | Comments Off

By Kathy Cook Hunter Even Martha likes them, our wonderful Oregon-grown hazelnuts. “Martha” as in Martha Stewart. A recent issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine featured recipes with hazelnuts – also known as filberts – reminding cooks and bakers pondering their list ...

Eats and treats: Locally grown and produced foods fill a yummy picnic basket

July 2010 Posted in Food And Drink | Comments Off

By Dixon Bledsoe Summer should revolve around eating. Our out-of-town guests will already have an itinerary in mind, because when it comes to things to do, the Willamette Valley has a plethora of sights to see. But they are going to ...

Climb to fight cancer: Stayton firefighters rally to support Breonia

February 2010 Posted in Food And Drink, People | Comments Off

By Mary Owen The plight of a local girl has rallied Stayton firefighters to climb 69 stories in full gear with packs at the Big Climb in Seattle on March 21. “The whole Stayton team has found new meaning in supporting the ...

Cooking for Christmas: Recipes for relish and cookies to suit Santa

December 2009 Posted in Food And Drink | Comments Off

By Kathy Cook Hunter Here is a recipe to fill your special Christmas needs. From what I could glean from my oldest cookbook, what I’ve always called “date bars” are English Matrimonials – also known as “matrimonial cake.” This version came ...

Sauce success: Tribal Moose puts profits to work in the community

October 2009 Posted in Business, Food And Drink | Comments Off

By Mary Owen The Moose is loose, cry the boys behind the product. The “boys” are Ron Broughton, Brandon Reece and Clinton Cox. The “product” – Tribal Moose cranberry-based sauces. There is no secret recipe and no dog to sell it, but the ...

Ugo’s offers a pizza-plus menu

May 2009 Posted in Food And Drink | Comments Off

“Pound for Pound the best pizza around” is the motto for Ugo’s Premium Pizza at 190 E. Ida St. in Stayton, but this family-friendly restaurant offers more that just pizza. The menu includes a Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad for $6.99, ...

It’s spring: Asparagus is in season

April 2009 Posted in Food And Drink | Comments Off

By Linda Whitmore The appearance of asparagus in markets this time of year is a sure sign of spring.  Chock full of vitamins and low in calories, asparagus is a delightful addition to this season’s meals.  Here’s a recipe for Crab and Asparagus ...

Take it slow: Crockpots are answer to grandma’s wood-burning range

November 2008 Posted in Food And Drink | Comments Off

Chicken in a Pot 2 carrots, sliced 2 onions, sliced 2 celery ribs, cut in 1-inch pieces 3 pounds chicken, whole or cut up 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper 1 teaspoon dried basil ½ cup water, chicken broth, or white cooking wine 1. Place vegetables ...

Rooting for favorites: Ugly vegetables deserve more respect

October 2008 Posted in Food And Drink | Comments Off

By Jan Jackson A steaming plate of lightly boiled turnips that have been sliced, sautéed in butter and sprinkled with a little sugar is a tasty thing to behold – as are big pots of winter stews and soups laced with ...

Easy chicken salads for summer

August 2008 Posted in Food And Drink | Comments Off

I don't know about you, but chicken salad is one of my favorite summer foods. Try these chicken salads from my recipe box for a family meal, or several meals for a single person - or for a potluck. For ...
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