The Willamette Valley Fresh Hop Festival took place in Eugene last weekend! Beer made with fresh hops instead of the traditional dry hops was featured from all over Oregon....

Willamette Valley Fresh Hop Festival

Do you like beer? Do you like microbrews? Do you like Oregon breweries, such as Rogue and Ninkasi? Do you like hoppy beer? Better question… Do you like super-awesome-deals-on-beer-that’s-usually-super-expensive...

Spicy Chicken Soup

You know it’s fall when I’m breakin’ out a soup. This is another “I’m-working-full-time-now-so-what-the-heck-do-I-eat-for-lunch” recipe. And I must say, this one was very successful. I will admit to having...

Mom’s Salmon

As I’ve said before, I grew up (and continue to be) very spoiled when it comes to meat and fish. Rarely do I eat meat or fish that wasn’t...

“We Smoked It All” Salmon Dip

Yes, Saturday was not as successful as all of us Oregon fans had hoped it would be. That’s okay. We’ve still got our heads up and are confident that...

Focaccia Bread

This recipe was actually one of the first that I posted. However, when I first started I was a bit… awkward. I just was not comfortable talking to the...