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Mid Willamette Valley – Wine Events
The First Sip of Summer As the days lengthen and warm, Salemites feel the urge to visit the farmland that surrounds us with trips to local wineries. There is no better time than Memorial Day Weekend, (May 26 – 28) …
From Left Coast to Bethel Heights
In preparation for Memorial Day weekend, we check out a couple of local wineries: Bethel Heights and Left Coast Cellars. Both wineries, lie within the Van Duzer Corridor,
Alsham serves up a Mediterranean diet
First noted for its potential healthy benefits in 1945 by American military doctor Ancel Keys, the olive oil-drenched and fruit-and-vegetable-heavy Mediterranean diet gained notice by the general public
Pitchfork & Crow -Behind the Barn
Just before noon on a mad, March day, I find myself slopping through a muddy field west of Lebanon, munching on kale and arugula while a cold wind
Local fast food, really?
We may hate to admit it, but many of us enjoy fast food -- whether it be a chalupa, a loaded six-dollar burger or a Blizzard. With attention
Marriage of Flavor and Atmosphere -Seven Brides Tap Room
Silverton isn’t much of a drive when you’ve got Seven Brides waiting for you. The brew pub, which features handcrafted beer, wine and bistro food, has been open nearly
Low-carb dining -Ragin’ River Steak Co.
There’s not much more difficult for a carbohydrate-lover than going out to eat on a low-carb diet. The free bread or chips, complimentary deserts and sides, and tantalizing
Salem starts a food Co-op
2012 has been declared the International Year of the Co-op by the United Nations General Assembly and now is Salem’s chance to act. Several dozen interested community members met
Going out to eat, gluten free
Gluten intolerance and celiac disease awareness have skyrocketed in recent years, and in response, so has the availability of gluten-free products. Gluten is a protein in wheat, rye
Rogue Rage
A short drive from Salem, amid picturesque farmland along the Willamette River, lies “Chatoe Rogue.” The sizable Rogue Ale property south of Independence includes a hop yard, brewery





















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