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.

Oregon Growers’ very own Stephanie Halici won Best Pear Pie in the 7th annual EAT DESSERT FIRST, Gorge Grown Fruit Dessert Baking Contest!

With freshly harvested apples being plucked from the trees as we speak, I had to create a recipe that celebrates the season! Our Oregon Growers Apple Butter gives this recipe a rich apple flavor and the crumb topping adds a delicious crunchy texture!

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

I recently made this cake for a friend’s small wedding reception. She originally mentioned that she preferred something on the healthy side, but knowing that is not my specialty, I suggested this cake and she happily put those feelings aside!

A fun new way to prepare halibut for a summer meal. This delicious recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4.

Marsala Mango Sauce
3/4 cup     Marsala wine, sweet
1/4 cup    Chutney, mango or …

Hazelnut Sun Dried Tomato Spread
Pulse 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts (skin removed), 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 1/2 cup drained sun dried tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of their oil in food processor until coarsely chopped.  Place in …

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.

I recently started Cupcake Gourmet, treats for special events, and I’ve been having a lot of fun creating new recipes that focus on Pacific Northwest ingredients. I like to call this cupcake “The Local”, using our Pear Hazelnut fruit spread and topping them off with roasted Oregon hazelnuts, this is the perfect cupcake to showcase Oregon’s finest flavors!

-Stephanie Halici
Oregon Growers & Shippers
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The success of each product is directly related to the quality of fruit used. Therefore, OGS works extensively to identify growers who use the best and most sustainable growing practices available. In order to help …