Learn to make mozzarella, ricotta and burrata cheese from raw milk fresh from the farm. We will cover everything from the coagulation process of turning milk into firm curds to rolling up your sleeves to turn those curds into milky, smooth balls of mozzarella. Enjoy a glass of wine as …
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Downtown Portland’s The Original will ring in 2012 with a bash to benefit Ecotrust’s Food & Farms program. Come for mouth-watering desserts, drinks and a raucous good time.
More information at originaldinerant.com.

All winter long, meet with fellow readers on assorted Thursdays to dive into farm and garden books. Today, explore local author Harriet Fasenfest’s A Householder’s Guide to the Universe.
More information at independencegardenspdx.com.

This certification course in Eugene teaches ecological landscaping skills that will improve your soil quality and lower your water bill.
More information at calendar.oregonstate.edu/event/55200/.

Throw your weight behind this hardworking nonprofit that helps to support small, family-owned farms. A variety of great prizes come from farms, bakeries, vineyards and more!
More information at friendsoffamilyfarmers.org.

Fill your afternoon with buttery goodness and kitchen companionship, swap cookies with your classmates and come home with lots of yummy loot!
More information at ingoodtastestore.com.

Having wintertime cravings for fresh, local produce? Get your greens, beans, roots and more on the second Sunday of December, January and February at the Montavilla Farmers’ Market.
More information at montavillamarket.org.

Craft handmade cheeses, butter and yogurt while Aubichon Cellars pours wines, and the grass-fed Jersey cows sing a chorus of moos. Champoeg Creamery.
To make reservations email us at champoegcreamery@gmail.com .

Learn to whip up freshly baked presents and to use eco-friendly wrapping techniques at Livingscape Nursery. You might just munch a few ginger snaps on the way home.
Visit livingscape.com or email us for more details about this or other classes.

Boats all along the Oregon coast are heading out for this year’s bounty. Find fresh Dungeness in local supermarkets, or enjoy the full bib experience at the coast.
For more information visit oregondungeness.org

Nostrana will be celebrating the arrival of these first pressed olive oils to the menu by hosting their first-ever Olio Nuovo Wine Dinner. Jeffrey Bergman, olio nuovo expert of Bergman Culinary Concepts, will act as guest ‘olio nuovo sommelier’ for the evening. The savory dishes in the menu are Beef …
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This season Carol Whims will partner up with olio nuovo expert Jeffrey Bergman of Bergman Culinary Concepts to teach a small group of curious Italian food lovers about the nuances of these lively olive oils. The class includes history of olio nuovo (learn why they are so distinct), a …
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The North Willamette Horticulture Society Annual Meeting will be held at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby. The topic of discussion for each day will be:
Jan 10th: Organic Crops Section
Jan 11th: Vegetable Section
Jan 12th: Berry Section
More details and registration information will be available online in …
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Following close on the heels of this season’s record grape harvest, North Willamette Vintners is preparing for its annual Wine Country Thanksgiving open house. Held Thanksgiving weekend, in time to celebrate newly released wines and stock up for holiday parties and gift giving, the open house is a rare opportunity …
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Join James Beard award-wining chef Cory Schreiber and San Francisco author and chef Sam Mogannam for a 3 course meal featuring recipes from Mogannam’s new cookbook Bi-Rite Market’s Eat Good Food – A Grocer’s Guide to Shopping, Cooking and Creating Community through Food. The author and the chef will be …
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Tracy Talley, din din Supper Club and Red Slate Wine have put a menu of magnificent edibles and wines together to delight in the spirit of a bygone era. These three creative minds are collaborating on two unforgettable evenings of fun, frivolity and delicious food. The ambiance is dramatic and …
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Voting is now closed. Thank you to those who cast their votes. We will announce the winners on March 1, 2012.

Please join us at the Nines Hotel to celebrate StarChefs.com 2011 Portland Rising Stars! The walk-around tasting gala gives diners the opportunity to eat their way through Portland’s top restaurants and sample beverage pairings by the winning sommelier and mixologist, in one location, for one night only. Chefs include Aaron …
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The orchards of Hood River Valley have a rich family history and an amazing variety of apples, pears, and more. We visit one family farm during the harvest and take a look at their 78 varieties of apples!

Homemade gifts from the kitchen are a personal and satisfying way to spread holiday cheer. In this hands-on class, participants will learn a variety of methods and recipes for preserving Oregon’s beautiful fall fruits and vegetables for outstanding gifts or additions to the holiday table. We’ll cover it all – …
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The holiday season is fast approaching and the rich, braided Challah bread is always welcome at the holiday table. Join Bobbie Kramer as she takes you step by step through the process of creating Challah. Participants will receive a recipe and a chance to practice bread-braiding skills. All material provided.
For …
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We all know that buying a whole chicken from the grocery and cutting it up ourselves is far more economical, but what’s the best way to butcher and cook a chicken? And what is the proper way to truss and carve a turkey? Well, Ashley and Ethan from Feastworks will …
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Join nutritionist & mama of three, Stephanie Pearson, to learn innovative tricks for packing nutrients into meals & keeping moods & energy up throughout the day. Recipes and ideas will also include information about incorporating herbs into a healthy diet specifically for children with allergies & food sensitivities. The bakery …
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Join us at Local Ocean Seafoods Restaurant for a very special Harvest Wine Dinner featuring a fabulous multi-course feast prepared by Chef Charlie Branford and paired with the wines of King Estate Winery.
The Harvest Wine Dinner local seafood paired with appropriate wines:
Weathervane Scallop Carpaccio, King Estate Acrobat Pinot Gris
Sautéed Spot …
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Brooks Wines loves a celebration and is kicking off the holiday season with its annual Thanksgiving open house weekend. This fun, family friendly event will offer wine tastings that include an extensive selection of Rieslings and Pinot Noirs, new release wines as well as old library favorites, food and live …
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The next installment of Sunshine Tavern’s popular Beer Camp will feature Steve Dresler, brewmaster at Sierra Nevada Brewing. Join Steve as he walks campers through the premium ingredients and time-honored brewing techniques used at Sierra Nevada. Sunshine Tavern is thrilled to welcome Steve to our bar and to offer this …
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Lincoln Restaurant is pleased to announce the debut of the brand new series offered exclusively to our email subscribers. The series will include topics spanning from “Breaking Down Poultry 101″ to “Wine List 101″. Our first class, Pie Dough 101, is a 20-30 minute demonstration of ingredients, methods and …
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Join in the fun as we wrap up a bountiful season at the Beaverton Farmers Market! The Harvest Market is a celebration of one of the most important meals of the year, Thanksgiving. On Saturday, November 19, The Beaverton Farmers’ Market re-opens for this one special day so that the …
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The Food Matters training program is targeted for physicians, nurses, dietitians and other clinicians, other maternal/child healthcare professionals will review the obesity and western disease epidemics; links to the current science around exposures to environmental toxicants within our food system; and the impacts of these exposures on pediatric, reproductive, and …
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