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Making Mustard at Home

That bottle of mustard in your fridge door is older than you thought. Thousands of years old, actually. Well, maybe not that particular bottle, but the Romans enjoyed white wine mustard, and the ancient cultures in northern Africa, the Mediterranean and parts of Asia used the greens and

Paris, Oregon. Have You Been?

When you tell people Portland, Oregon and Paris, France are a lot alike, you’ll probably get a few raised eyebrows. Sure, Portland doesn’t have the centuries-old architecture, major fashion houses, museums or same magical charm as the City of Light—but look past the surface and you’ll quickly realize that this

The Incredible, Edible Oregon Truffle

French and Italian truffles have been considered a delicacy for centuries and are sought after by chefs around the world, which is probably why they have such a hefty price tag, usually starting at around $800 a pound. In November, 2009, 1.6-pound white truffle even sold for $150,000 at the

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New-tritious Health Benefits

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Can food be more than just simple nutrition? If so, what will give you the most bang for your bite, as you work toward goals like bettering your health and ...

Arugula Cranberry Salad with Aged Gouda

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This festive salad features lots of flavor and texture. It's a treat as a workday lunch and a hit at a holiday party. ...

Crab Season: Don't Let It Scuttle Away

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At this point in the year, Pacific Northwest sea-foodies are anticipating their favorite season…the arrival of Dungeness crab. General consensus is that the best crab to ...

Creamy Crab Chowder

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Try this cozy soup to take the chill of a damp winter night. ½ sweet red pepper, chopped½ sweet onion, chopped2 ribs of celery, chopped1 clove garlic, minced2 tbsp. butter, ...

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Pie for Dinner

Funny thing about fall, people retreat to the depths of their crockpots and broilers to make dinner. You’d think that as cooler weather fell, there would be more interest in open flame, but it ...

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Sugar Pumpkin Elected for Pie, Canned Pumpkin Seeks New Job as Paperweight

If you're looking for an alternative this Thanksgiving to the processed texture of canned pumpkin, consider the following. Making a pumpkin pie from scratch is no more work than the usual routine of baking a ...

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Proscuitto-Wrapped Figs with Blue Cheese

Try this fall or holiday appetizer with a fruity or spicy red wine such as Syrah or Zinfandel. Good for a lot more than Fig Newtons. This recipe serves four. Ingredients 8 Fresh ripe figs4 ...

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