http://blog.oregongrowers.com Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:07:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://blog.oregongrowers.com/company-news/and-the-winners-are/ My little business Cupcake Gourmet by Stephanie 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 ... http://blog.oregongrowers.com/recipes/hood-river%e2%80%99s-cupcake-gourmets-recipe-of-the-season-peach-honey-cupcakes/ 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 flakes ½ teaspoon Paprika 2 cups buttermilk 3/4 cup Pendleton Mesquite Barbecue Sauce 2 large eggs Vegetable oil Preparation Slice each ... http://blog.oregongrowers.com/recipes/pendleton-mesquite-bbq-chicken-strips/ 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! Grand Prize: The Grand Prize winner will be awarded one Family plan pass (up ... http://blog.oregongrowers.com/headline/enter-to-win-tickets-to-centennial-edition-of-the-pendleton-round-%e2%80%93-up/   Here is a super simple, but delicious way to kick up your next BBQ.  Try adding delicious “Barbecued” onions to grilled brats or burgers!   Ingredients: Makes 2-3 cups 4-5 large Red Onions – Peeled and julienned (use yellow or sweet onions if you prefer) 2-3 Tbls Vegetable Oil 1 sprig fresh Thyme - picked 4 Tbls ... http://blog.oregongrowers.com/uncategorized/barbecued-onions-with-pendleton-bbq-sauce/ 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! I love cheesecakes since they can be made the day before you want to serve ... http://blog.oregongrowers.com/recipes/strawberry-hazelnut-cheesecake-recipe/ 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 ... http://blog.oregongrowers.com/company-news/among-portland%e2%80%99s-food-cart-scene-gourmet-grilled-pbj%e2%80%99s-filled-with-oregon-growers-jams-not-just-for-kids-anymore/ 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 ... http://blog.oregongrowers.com/uncategorized/portland-farmers-markets-%e2%80%9ctart-lady%e2%80%9d-fills-her-famous-cookies-with-oregon-growers-marionberry-jam/ 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 a Nilsson glass mosaic. On a recent trip to La Ventana Baja the room in ... http://blog.oregongrowers.com/company-news/iconic-hood-river-artist-contributes-to-the-oregon-growers-success/ 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 dessert for any occasion. The addition of our Peach Preserves tossed with the strawberries instead ... http://blog.oregongrowers.com/recipes/peach-shortcakes-with-whipped-cream-peachy-strawberries/