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Fresk Picked Recipe- Vanilla Pear Dutch Baby Pancake!
October 5, 2011 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Fresk Picked Recipe- Vanilla Pear Dutch Baby Pancake!

A dutch baby is a cross between a pancake and a pop over, and it happens to be a super easy and quick breakfast treat! They are made with ingredients that are common in just …

Wedge Salad with Creamy Pendleton Barbeque Dressing! Perfect for Father’s Day (Really!)
June 14, 2011 – 12:38 pm | One Comment
Wedge Salad with Creamy Pendleton Barbeque Dressing! Perfect for Father’s Day (Really!)

So salad probably doesn’t immediately come to mind when thinking of something delicious to prepare your dad on Father’s Day, but as far as salads go this one is pretty manly! A wedge of crisp …

Madi Gras Party Recipe- Beignet Twist with Strawberry Pinot Whipped Cream!
March 3, 2011 – 6:24 pm | No Comment
Madi Gras Party Recipe- Beignet Twist with Strawberry Pinot Whipped Cream!

If you are in the mood to celebrate Madi Gras on March 8th, then these beignets are a must try! In New Orleans, these deliciously light and fluffy fried doughnuts are part of the city’s culinary legacy, and it just wouldn’t be Madi Gras without them!

Oregon Growers Introduces NEW Line of Fruit Pâtés!
January 13, 2011 – 2:24 pm | No Comment
Oregon Growers Introduces NEW Line of Fruit Pâtés!

We are proud to offer a simple, delicious, and unique condiment we like to call Fruit Pâté. Our Fruit Pates distill the pure essence of our locally grown fruits.  Their bright flavor and subtle sweetness …

Recipe of the Season: Hazelnut Shortbread Chocolate Bars!
December 9, 2010 – 7:05 pm | No Comment
Recipe of the Season: Hazelnut Shortbread Chocolate Bars!

Now when I say that this recipe is deliciously easy, I really mean it! With a buttery cookie hazelnut crust and creamy chocolate ganache filling make this combo a great treat to include in your holiday baking lineup! Any one of your friends or family member would love receiving these decadent bars this holiday season!

Great New Oregon Gourmet Gifts For the Holidays!
November 30, 2010 – 2:54 pm | No Comment
Great New Oregon Gourmet Gifts For the Holidays!

With the holiday shopping season is session as of this past weekend, we are excited to introduce several new gourmet gifts for you to choose from on our website! We have a little bit of everything as far as our jams, fruit butters, hazelnuts and sauces, all within a wide price range!

Simple Thanksgiving Side Dish-Green Beans with Bacon and Oregon Hazelnuts
November 18, 2010 – 3:51 pm | No Comment
Simple Thanksgiving Side Dish-Green Beans with Bacon and Oregon Hazelnuts

This is a great recipe for Thanksgiving dinner! Instead of the traditional Green Bean Casserole this year change it up with this simple & quick side dish! Sautéed fresh green bean, bacon and our Roasted Oregon Hazelnuts will sure be a crowd pleaser for this Thanksgiving holiday!

Oregon Growers Featured in The Thanksgiving Issue of Bon Appétit Magazine!
November 9, 2010 – 5:17 pm | No Comment
Oregon Growers Featured in The Thanksgiving Issue of Bon Appétit Magazine!

We are very excited to announce that Oregon Growers has been featured in this year’s Thanksgiving Issue of Bon Appétit Magazine! Look on page 38 of the magazine’s November issue and you’ll see our Apple …

Deliciously Easy Recipe-Chicken With Cherry Zinfandel & Thyme Pan Sauce
November 9, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Deliciously Easy Recipe-Chicken With Cherry Zinfandel & Thyme Pan Sauce

Here is a deliciously easy recipe for Pan Roasted Chicken with Cherry Thyme Sauce that uses our Cherry Zinfandel Jam. A quick and easy sauce made with our wonderfully tart Cherry Zinfandel Jam, lots of fresh thyme and shallots to accompany perfectly pan roasted chicken!

Pine State Biscuits- Southern Goodness here in Portland
September 28, 2010 – 1:51 pm | No Comment
Pine State Biscuits- Southern Goodness here in Portland

It all began at the Portland Farmers Market in the spring of 2006. Pine State Biscuit started with three guys and an outdoor kitchen serving up buttermilk biscuits, country gravy and fried chicken to die for. With the buzz of their gourmet biscuits & gravy, breakfast sandwiches and more growing beyond the hungry farmer’s market crowd, in 2008 Kevin, Walt, and Brian opened up their first small biscuit shop on Belmont Avenue in Portland, Oregon.