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We would like to thank all our customers, Facebook friends, and everyone who entered our 2010 Summer Raffle! Over 400 people entered to win our Grand Prize for tickets to the 100th Anniversary of the Pendleton Round-Up.
We are happy to announce that Benjamin D. of Oklahoma won the Grand Prize and will receive 8 free tickets to the opening day of the World Famous Pendleton Round-Up; including passes to the evening summer BBQ and the Happy Canyon Pageant and Dance! We would like to take this opportunity to thank the good folks at the Pendleton Round – Up office for their generous ticket donation – without your support this contest could not happen.
Our two lucky consolation prize winners are Sandra D. of Oregon and Victoria D. of Washington – they will receive a Pendleton Barbecue Combination Gift Box Complements of Oregon Growers.
Thanks again to all that entered and congratulations, Benjamin, Sandra, and Victoria – Enjoy the prizes!
My little business Cupcake Gourmet has been busy making cupcakes for weddings & special events this summer, but I had to take time to celebrate the peach season with a new recipe! My Honey & Peach Cupcakes are made with our Northwest Peach Jam, as well as our Wildflower Honey!
Pendleton Mesquite BBQ Chicken Strips
The perfect Party Starter!
Ingredients
3 pounds skinned and boned chicken breasts
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion power
¾ teaspoon dried parsley …
In honor of the 100th edition of the World Famous Pendleton Round– Up, Oregon Growers & Shippers and Pendleton Barbecue Sauce is pleased to announce our 2010 Summer Raffle. Up for grabs are three fantastic prizes!
Here is a super simple, but delicious way to kick up your next BBQ. Try adding delicious “Barbecued” onions to grilled brats or burgers!
This recipe for Strawberry Hazelnut Cheesecake has our Roasted Hazelnuts in the crust for an added crunch and wonderful nutty flavor! And of course it’s made with LOTS of our Strawberry Jam swirled in the batter!
One of Portland’s newest and buzz-worthy food carts has a menu of grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that definitely don’t resemble anything you had in your lunch boxes growing up. PB&J’s fill their gourmet version of the classic with not only our jams, fruit butters and honeys, but also unique combinations that go way beyond just peanut butter and jelly.
Walking through the crowded “streets” of Portland’s Farmers Market, it’s easy to spot Market Gourmet on any given Saturday among the other great local vendor booths. Also known as “The Tart Lady” you’ll be able to spot Monica Halici’s booth by the long line of patient customers, the scent of freshly baked french inspired delicacies and also by her signature pink market tent
Mark Nilsson is a bit of an iconic fixture here in Hood River, OR. Walk down almost any street and you’ll see a Nilsson mural for a local restaurant, a Nilsson contribution for a local school or an elaborate Nilsson glass mosaic.
These tender & sweet shortcakes will make the perfect ending to your Easter brunch or dinner! Sweet peach flavor in every bite, paired with fresh whipped cream and strawberries make for an easy and convenient …
You heard right. This Chocolate Cake recipe can be made using ONE bowl. Aside from the fact that it’s delicious, it happens to be super easy! This recipe is layered with Oregon Growers Red Raspberry Preserves and covered in rich chocolate buttercream!
One doesn’t normally equate the PWN as the hub of barbecue – and for the record I’m not suggesting it is. But, like many areas of the country we do have our aficionados and several great BBQ spots.
Chuck Hinton’s in Portland might be on the top of my list…
Chef and co-owner Ben Stenn can be found manning the pans 6 nights a week at Celilo Restaurant and Bar in Hood River Oregon. Ben is dedicated to using local products that highlight the seasons and the bounty we are lucky enough to have in our backyard.
Have a recipe you’d like to share that calls for jams, honeys, fruit butters or hazelnuts? Amy Sherman, a cookbook author and recipe creator who has been featured in Epicurious and Williams-Sonoma, has very kindly …
We are proud to announce that we now have a great selection of locally (of course) grown hazelnuts. Did you know that Oregon is the largest producer of hazelnuts in the United States? Our hazelnuts come from Hazelnut Growers of Oregon farmer co-op
Did you know that most food donations for Oregon Food Bank come from the food industry? Oregon Food Bank does a remarkable job of acquiring funds and food for their mission of feeding Oregon’s hungry.
Through the end of 2009, Oregon Growers will participate in this effort by donating a jar of our Marionberry Jam for every order over $50 made online. This is our way of helping the hungry during the holidays.
