After almost a week on the road, traveling from one volcano to the next, camping, bagging peaks, and experiencing plenty of adventure, a rest day presented a mix of both relief for our tired bodies and a bit of something else: anxiety, perhaps? It felt strange to not be hiking a mountain. However, we had […]
Allison Miles
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Volcano Tour Part 2: Mt. Bailey and Mt. Thielsen
We found deep powder on Mt. Bailey, too many hippies at Umpqua hot springs and almost-corn on Mt.Thielsen.
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Move Over Pedal Pub
Can I have some merlot with that watercolor?
Art & Wine, Oh My! offers a simple concept: people getting together to paint and have some drinks. “It’s all about creating community and getting to know one another,” says owner Kaie Stoops. The mobile paint-and-sip business opened last year, and hosts both public events (open to the community three to four nights per week) […]
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California and Southern Oregon: Blasting Wind and a Surprise Storm
The Volcano Tour kicked off with some unexpected setbacks but no shortage of adventure.
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Trending: Brussels Sprouts
Steven Draheim, Chef/Owner, Barrio
Brussels sprouts have gotten a bad rap over the years, evoking an image of a scornful mother standing over her tearful children as they finish their Brussels sprouts before going outside to play. It’s time to shake off this misconception and take a closer look at this fascinating little vegetable. “What I like about Brussels […]
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Trending: Figs
John Gurnee, Executive Chef, Drake
Figs are unique and versatile, with a flavor that differs widely depending on the variety. They are grown in the hot and dry climate of the Central Valley of California, and unlike most fruits and vegetables, have a small seasonal window and a very short shelf life. As for flavor, John Gurnee, executive chef at […]
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Trending: Pickled Foods
Jeff Hunt, Executive Chef & Co-owner
Jeff Hunt, Spork’s executive chef and co-owner, has a love for all things pickled. “We love pickles of all types at the restaurant,” affirms Hunt—and with a primary focus on fermented pickles, quick pickles, and vinegar pickles, that love is evident throughout the flavorful dishes on Spork’s menu. Korean-style fermented pickles, known as kimchi, commonly […]
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Cascade Volcano Ski Tour – Seven Volcanoes in Nine Days
A ski touring road trip through the Cascades, from California to Washington
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Tea For All
Metolius Tea is homegrown, but globally appealing
Metolius Tea & Apothecary owner Amy Seidenverg was living in New York and studying the theory of history when she stumbled upon an herb shop in Brooklyn that changed her life’s path. The Brooklyn herb shop held a community class, where Seidenverg discovered she had a hidden passion for plant medicine and herbal remedies. Returning […]
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Hot Potato!
Fries à la Carte pushes the frontier on French fries
Imagine a delicious Thai curry dish, made with spicy green coconut milk curry, drizzled with savory hoisin sauce and sprinkled with green onions, crunchy sesame seeds and fresh Thai basil bursting with flavor. Sound delicious? Now, take away the rice and dump this concoction onto a pile of just-crispy-enough, lightly salted sweet potato fries. Jaw […]
