It wouldn’t be winter on the coast without the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival. It’s the premier seafood & wine event of the west coast and the original Northwest seafood and wine festival. Artists and Craftsmen will show-case a variety of fine art, sculpture, photography, pottery, and jewelry. Pacific Northwest …
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Spend a weekend exploring wine country! Journey to 24 neighboring wineries located just minutes from Portland and experience a weekend full of wine, culinary samples, education and fun! From experienced wine lovers to novice wine tasters, the North Willamette Wine Trail has something for everyone.
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Celebrate summer with all manner of cocktails in downtown Bend! This is Central Oregon’s chance to meet and mingle with some of the Northwest’s most exciting craft distillers and bartenders, as well as sample over 75 varieties of Whiskey, Brandy, Liqueurs, Vodka, Gin, Mezcal, Tequila and Rum, representing the North …
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This free class will address the questions:
- What is nutritious food?
- How can it help us?
- How is it produced?
The class will be taught by Jim Toler, founder of Willamette Organics, and president of the Geercrest Farm & Historical Society. It’s part of a series of soil foodweb …
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The Oregon Food Bank Community Food Systems Team will be hosting this evening networking event for anyone working on community food systems issues in conjunction with the 2012 Food Security Summit. Even if you are not planning to attend the Summit, you are welcome to attend this event! This is …
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As part of R. Stuart & Co. Winery’s Winter Supper Series, this dinner features the Italian fare of Paul Losch and Jobie Bailey of Portland’s DOC Restaurant.
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Part of R. Stuart & Co. Winery’s Winter Supper Series, this dinner features Scott Dolich and Will Preisch of The Bent Brick, and of course some wonderful R. Stuart & Co. wines!
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Part of R. Stuart & Co. Winery’s Winter Supper Series, this dinner features Kat Whitehead, Jasper Shen, and Sarah Pliner of Aviary.
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Part of the Winter Supper Series hosted by R. Stuart & Co. Winery, this evening’s supper features Chef Jason French of Ned Ludd and features vegetarian winter fare and of course some R. Stuart & Co. wines!
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Part of the Winter Supper Series hosted by R. Stuart & Co. Winery, this dinner features Courtney Sproule of Portland’s Din Din Supper Club, and of course some delightful R. Stuart & Co. wines!
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This educational and interactive tasting and seminar at Red Ridge Farms will provide an overview of Chardonnay with a focus on Oregon Chardonnay. The event will be led by Erica Landon, Wine Director of the Heathman Restaurant & Bar, the Bruce Carey Restaurant Group, and Walter Scott Wines.
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This improv class emulates those nights when 6pm rolls around and you’ve got hungry mouths to feed and no time for a run to the store. Get creative and with what is available in your kitchen, and find some from-scratch inspiration with guidance from Katherine Deumling of Cook With What …
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Hosted by Katherine Deumling of Cook With What You Have, this class revolves around hearty, veggie-centric dishes and the connection between the farmer and the food that comes to your plate. Shari Raider from Sauvie Island Organics will be on hand to answer questions about seasonal produce and what goes …
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This two-part class (January 21 and 28) from Cook With What You Have focuses on kitchen fundamentals, pantry stocking, and 30-minute dinners. Not your usual cooking class, this series looks at building confidence in the kitchen and a new approach to ingredients!
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This two-part class (January 21 and 28) from Cook With What You Have focuses on kitchen fundamentals, pantry stocking, and 30-minute dinners. Not your usual cooking class, this series looks at building confidence in the kitchen and a new approach to ingredients!
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Beans are delicious, inexpensive, and very versatile! Katherine Deumling of Cook With What You Have will cover the basics of beans as you create several dishes that are bound to be favorites in your home!
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Join Ben Bettinger and R. Stuart & Co. Winery for a delicious winter supper and conversation in McMinnville. Warm your soul with some Pinot Noir and good company!
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Join Sisters of the Road and Random Order for cocktails, conversation and pie and hear about Sisters’ work for food justice in the community. Cocktail proceeds benefit Sisters of the Road!
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Get up close and personal with apple, pear, fig, peach, plum and cherry trees, and learn the specifics of careful pruning, training and tree care.
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This event is for farmers, food policy advocates, agricultural professionals and farmers’ market managers. Listen to the experts of our food community about all matters relevant to the livelihoods of small farms.
This year’s keynote speaker is Kristin Kimball, author of The Dirty Life, who will discuss the development of her …
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Dozens of Oregon breweries and brewpubs open their doors for a celebration of craft beer. Meet the brewers, sample their favorites and bask in our good fortune to live in a beer-drinkers’ paradise.
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Experience the creativity of Chef Marcus Oliver of Provvista Foods, formerly of Country Cat, Clarklewis and others, who will design a menu utilizing winter ingredients from local farms and ranches. Chef Marcus’ winter menu will be complimented with wines from Cooper Mountain Vineyards.
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Learn about goat milk in this workshop on making chevre, along with other cheeses and goat dairy products. Afterward, enjoy a cheese tasting and the chance to stock up on cheese-making supplies from the Kookoolan store.
For more information and other classes from Kookoolan Farms, click here.

Curious or concerned about our food system? Make your voice heard at the citizen-based Portland Multnomah Food Policy Council meetings.
Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month. For location and times, click here.

This comprehensive class gives you the basics on raising healthy and happy hens: breed selection, chick rearing, care and feeding, disease, coop building and more.
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Farmers, ranchers and fishers connect with chefs, grocery store buyers and more. Learn about the latest trends and innovations for supporting our local food supply. This year’s keynote speaker is Karla Chambers, Vice President of Stahlbush Island Farms.
More details and registration info here.

Join Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon for this gathering with an Environmental Justice and Faith theme. The evening will include a locally-grown seasonal dinner, keynote address and learning, sharing and networking with local resource people around topics like healthy homes, transit equity and green jobs.
Learn more and register here.

It’s that time of year: Oregon truffles are ripening! Head to Eugene to experience nature’s gourmet offerings with other food lovers, chefs and truffle fans. Events include dinners, cooking classes, and a variety of Truffle Experiences. Ticket prices vary.
Information, directions and registration info here.

Get your nerd on at OMSI as you savor wine, sample cheese, and then learn about why these two bacteria-blessed comestibles make a good pair.
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Stimulate your taste buds and become a connoisseur of chocolates and wines from near and far as you delve into a weekend of presentations and demonstrations to benefit the World Forestry Center.
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Bring your wee ones to Tryon Creek Park for a mushroom scavenger hunt and hike and learn about different kinds of mushrooms in the forest and the importance of our fungal friends. Pre-registration is required.
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Portland Farmers’ Market opens its first winter market! Hit the first day at Shemanski Park to partake of tasty seasonal edibles, then come back each week for more. Runs every Saturday in January and February from 10AM-2PM.
More information is available here.

This tamale filling reveals Spanish influence. Its mix of sweet and sour flavors seems startling, but is actually very friendly and delectable.

Roasted garlic adds flavor depth to this tamale filling that also features the creaminess and clean flavor of ricotta. This is a wonderful filling for spring, with green garlic.

A vegetarian tamale filling that is simple, surprising, and deeply green in flavor and color.

This banana leaf tamale filling is as easy as it gets – with only 2 ingredients!

Listen to the words of the men and women of the fishing industry as they share stories of their work and life at sea.
Learn more: clatsopcc.edu/community/fisherpoets-gathering

Banana leaf tamales can be filled with just about anything that you think sounds delicious. Here is a deeply red hued and delicious chicken filling for you to use or draw inspiration from.

Want the best tasting tamales or tortillas imaginable? Make your own masa from dried corn!

A step-by-step guide to making banana leaf tamales filled with winter staples. These lovely parcels are beautiful and delicious!

This savory, spicy mushroom filling is a great vegan substitute for traditional meat tamale fillings.

Butternut squash adds warm flavor and creamy texture to traditional tamale batter.

Four easy and delicious ways to cook with parsley.

The lemony vinaigrette is the final touch in making this savory salad a perfect treat for your taste buds.

Serving these round turnips whole turns any dinner plate into a beautiful still life—until you bite in! Nuttiness from the butter and zip from the parsley make the pure vegetable flavor even stronger.

The ultimate winter comfort food, this new take on chicken noodle soup is chock full of vitamins and packed with the fresh flavor of parsley.

The beer in this soup gives it a surprise kick and mellows the sweetness of the carrot and parsnip. Thick and textured, and practically a stew, it’s a hugely filling, nutritionally sound soup that’s also a snap to put together.

These flavorful beans make an an excellent accompaniment to tamales, tacos, and rice.

Inspired by the Laurelhurst Brewery’s Espresso Stout, this recipe makes for a hearty entree. The flavors of the beer and coffee combine to create an earthy sauce, perfect for coating shredded pork shoulder.

This classic French paste-like reduction of mushrooms, butter and shallots adds depth of flavor to, well, anything it touches.

These caramelized pears are perfect for serving with grilled meats or on a cheese plate.

Fresh, crispy and zesty, this light salad is a great compliment to heavier winter fare.

An intensely flavored treat to go with your mid-morning cup of coffee, this shortbread packs a delicious punch with the combined flavors of vanilla, nuts and freshly-ground coffee beans.