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Written by Chef Andreas Pias, Good Hands Hospitality Salads are always present at the backyard BBQ but are oftentimes overlooked. It could be all the starch, or the excess of mayo, or just the idea of that combination sweating in the sun. We think we’ve helped with a greens salad…
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Written by Chef Andreas Pias, Good Hands Hospitality Grilling Season, here in the Umpqua Valley, is a long and grand season. From late spring into the late fall you can smell backyard grills and barbeques down most every street in Douglas County. As a chef, I’ve been known to grill…
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Curated by Chef Andreas Pias of Good Hands Hospitality Tagliatelle w. Roasted Mushrooms & Seared Turnip “Scallops” Pair with Hillcrest Ce Petite Cochon When thinking of the Umpqua Valley’s many grown goods, many will think of foraging. Whether for truffles, oyster mushrooms or the late season Lobster Mushrooms, these nutrient…
View moreRolling hills and fertile valleys of the Umpqua Valley are home to a cherished tradition:U-pick farms. Nestled in Douglas County, these farms offer an unparalleled experience forthose seeking the freshest produce straight from the vine, tree, or bush. From the sweetcrunch of apples to the vibrant hues of zinnias, there’s…
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Written by Bobbi Wilson Girardet is a family-owned winery and vineyard in the heart of Umpqua Valley’s wine country. They focus on producing hybrid and other noble varietals, organically grown, dry-farmed wines in small batches. All the work is done by hand and the grapes are grown with as few…
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Written by Lucie Day, Harbinger Farm rise to an alarm clock, typically before the sun, savor a hot beverage while reviewing newly-posted weather discussions between regional meteorologists. compare our own microclimate’s readings for current temperature, humidity, precipitation, pressure change and wind speed, all measured via personal digital weather station. predict…
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Written by Janice Bartholomew for UC-VEG Recently, a few healthy lifestyle buzzwords have made headlines: Superfood, Eco-Conscious, Fiber-Fueled, Nutrient Dense, and the Microbiome. There is one simple food that encompasses all these important aspects of health. Meet the Mighty Microgreen, the true superfood! What is a microgreen? Microgreens are young…
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A First-Generation Farm Rooted in Passion and Perseverance Written by Erin Maidlow, Umpqua Valley Farm to School Nestled in the quaint town of Sutherlin, Latitude 43 Berry Farms LLC embodies the spirit of first-generation farming. Owners Cole, Camille, Chris, and Colette took an unconventional path to farming, driven by a…
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Written by Erin Maidlow, Executive Director of Umpqua Valley Farm to School Uphill Farm sits on a sloping hill just outside of downtown Myrtle Creek on a small but mighty plot of land owned by a first generation farming family. The hill is where they got the name, Uphill Farm,…
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