December 6, 2012 – 5:30 pm | No Comment

As we wind down a busy 2012 and look forward to a happy & healthy new year, we give thanks to our partners – the local, family-owned farms that put so much effort into growing some of the finest fruit in the world. And, to you our valued customers – thank you for your continued support of sweet, simple, and sustainable farm direct specialty foods!

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Jams: Not Just for Bread!
February 29, 2012 – 7:38 pm | No Comment
Jams: Not Just for Bread!

Jams and jellies often get pigeonholed for one purpose: a delightfully flavorful topping for breads, muffins, bagels, crackers or scones. We don’t diminish those uses by any means, but as purveyors of some of the …

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 …

Big Game Recipes with Big Flavor!
February 1, 2011 – 3:30 pm | No Comment
Big Game Recipes with Big Flavor!

Whether you are there for the game, food or the company, everyone LOVES a Super Bowl Party! Munching on delightfully salty snacks, surrounded by the TV with your friends and family is a great way …

PENDLETON MESQUITE BBQ CHICKEN STRIPS
July 29, 2010 – 6:12 pm | No Comment

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 …

Easy Seven-Minute Hazelnut Spreads
June 20, 2009 – 11:58 am | No Comment
Easy Seven-Minute Hazelnut Spreads

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 …

Cheese Parings from Celilo Restaurant in Hood River!
June 17, 2009 – 2:56 pm | No Comment
Cheese Parings from Celilo Restaurant in Hood River!

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.

Spring Spinach Salad with Crispy Bacon and Wildflower Honey Vinaigrette.
June 8, 2009 – 3:13 pm | 2 Comments
Spring Spinach Salad with Crispy Bacon and Wildflower Honey Vinaigrette.

This recipe comes from my friend John Helleberg –he and his wife Marcy recently opened their restaurant named after their one year old daughter Sophie. John has cooked in many notable venues in Virginia, Telluride Colorado, and Oregon.

Cranberry Pear Puffs
September 30, 2005 – 9:30 pm | No Comment
Cranberry Pear Puffs

Featuring our Cranberry Pear Spread
Makes 36 Puffs
Ingredients:
8 oz Fromage blanc or mild soft goat cheese
1 Jar of Oregon Growers & Shippers Cranberry Pear Spread
1 Sheet of Puff Pastry
8 oz. Brie Cheese
Flour for work surface
Preparation
Thaw 1 …

Cranberry, Pear and Goat Cheese Torta
September 30, 2005 – 9:07 pm | No Comment

Featuring our Cranberry Pear Spread
Serves 6
Ingredients:
8 oz Fromage blanc or mild soft goat cheese
4 tbs Oregon Growers & Shippers Cranberry Pear Spread
to taste salt and pepper
Decoration chopped chives
Preparation:
Take a standard muffin tin. Line one of …

NW Smoked Salmon and Fennel Crisps
September 30, 2005 – 8:34 pm | No Comment

Featuring our Apple Fennel Chutney
serves 4
This is about as simple as it gets…it’s really assembly not so much actual “cooking” – we’ll get there later…
What you will need:
1. Sliced NW cold smoked …