Oct 12, 2012

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Pinteresting: Fabulous Fall

Pinteresting: Fabulous Fall

Oh, how I love Fall – the beautiful yellow, orange, red and brown hues, the crisp air, the smell of burning wood and delicious food. Pumpkin Breads and Pumpkin Lattes – Pumpkin Ice Cream and Pumpkin Pie. Delicious HoneyCrisp Apples and Spiced Apple Cider, the list could go on and on. I’ve been browsing through Pinterest and seeing amazing Fall decorating ideas,...

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Oct 10, 2012

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Pair This: NxNW Horse Heaven Hills Riesling with F...

Pair This: NxNW Horse Heaven Hills Riesling with Fruit Roll-Ups & Plum Butter

We’re having an incredibly outstanding harvest here in the Willamette Valley, some winemakers and vineyard managers are saying this is the best year they’ve seen in over 20 years. We’ve had virtually no rain for several months and temperatures are much warmer than average. Our grapes are thriving, and so are all of Oregon’s other flourishing bounties. For...

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Oct 9, 2012

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The Impressive Diversity of Southern...

The Impressive Diversity of Southern Oregon – Rogue and Applegate Valleys

Last month, while on the Oregon Wine Harvest Tour, our group of wine writers...

Oct 9, 2012

Posted by | Comments Off on Exploring Italian Varietals: Part 1

Exploring Italian Varietals: Part 1

Exploring Italian Varietals: Part 1

Here in Oregon, I’ve noticed an increasing presence of Italian...

Oct 1, 2012

Posted by | Comments Off on Celebrating Fall, the HTCC Barn Dinner Way

Celebrating Fall, the HTCC Barn Dinn...

Celebrating Fall, the HTCC Barn Dinner Way

It’s quite the way to ring in the fall season, or to say goodbye to...

Sep 27, 2012

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iPhone App Review: What the Cheese?

iPhone App Review: What the Cheese?

I love finding great apps for the iPhone, particularly apps that have to do...

Sep 25, 2012

Posted by | Comments Off on Cream of the Crop Chardonnay, Oregon Style

Cream of the Crop Chardonnay, Oregon...

Cream of the Crop Chardonnay, Oregon Style

On the third day of the incredible Oregon Wine Harvest Tour through the...

Sep 17, 2012

Posted by | Comments Off on Oregon Wine Harvest Media Tour Sept. 18-21

Oregon Wine Harvest Media Tour Sept....

Oregon Wine Harvest Media Tour Sept. 18-21

Starting tomorrow morning, September 18, I’ll be on the road with the...

Sep 16, 2012

Posted by | Comments Off on In The Glass: Eugene Wine Cellars b2 Pinot Noir 2009

In The Glass: Eugene Wine Cellars b2...

In The Glass: Eugene Wine Cellars b2 Pinot Noir 2009

There’s a bit of a crazy story behind how two friends and I retrieved a...

Sep 16, 2012

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Pair This: Pinot Gris and Hummus

Pair This: Pinot Gris and Hummus

In addition to writing on this blog, I’m the Food and Wine Editor for...

Sep 14, 2012

Posted by | Comments Off on Drink Now: Marché Benchmark Series Pinot Gris ’09

Drink Now: Marché Benchmark Series P...

Drink Now: Marché Benchmark Series Pinot Gris ’09

I recently attended a pre-grand opening party at the new H Boutique in...