Photo credit: istock/michaelblackburnIf you've found yourself staying in for dinner more, you're in good company: according to a recent Time Magazine poll, 56% of Americans said the same thing. So how can you make eating in a little less ordinary?Thoughtful food presentation will elevate even the simplest of meals. This comes down to color, texture, and thinking ahead about what's going to look interesting on the plate, says Denise Marshall, of The Last Bite Cooking School (http://thelastbite.com/) in Eagle Point.Start by buying fun new salad plates to mix in with everyday white dishes to make the...
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Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut: Eugene?s Newest Nut Man
Doug Furlong, Owner of Doug's Nuts. Photo by: Jackie VarrianoFor 20 years, Eugene?s Doug Furlong was known as ?The Ice Cream Man.? A food scientist by trade, Furlong helped to develop some of the most popular and familiar premium ice cream brands, from Turtle Mountain and Soy Delicious (http://www.turtlemountain.com/) to Julie?s (http://www.juliesorganic.com/) and Coconut Bliss (http://coconutbliss.com/). And then he turned 60. In what he calls...
Living Healthy with Local Olive Oil
Gina Zografos, co-owner of O'Live Healthy. Photo by: Melissa WaldmanGeorgio Zografos and his daughter Gina are the passionate farmers behind the California-grown O' Live Healthy (http://californiaolivesandoliveoil.com/index.htm) olive oil and olive product line. This father and daughter duo focus on high quality production of first cold pressed extra virgin olive oil and deliciously-marinated olives. ?My father is Greek and it has been a family...
Seattle Carnivores Eat Up Link Lab Sausage
Flatbread with Link Lab Artisan Meats Jalapeño Sausage. Photo: Chef Thomas HornerDavid Pearlstein doesn?t come from a family of butchers or chefs?or even pork-eaters?but his artisan sausage business feels very much like a family business. His emphasis on natural ingredients and local distribution, plus the fact that his USDA-approved facility is in his basement, make Link Lab Artisan Meats (http://linklabartisanmeats.com/) very homey,...
Shop Local: A Holiday Foodie Gift Guide
istock. Photo by: TalajHave you made the pledge to shop local for holiday gifts this year? The Local Dish is here to help you out with some of our writers' favorite purveyors of local products! Communities across across California and the Pacific Northwest are prolific with food artisans who are fueling their regional economies. Most of the shops have online ordering for convenient browsing, so if something catches your eye from across the...
Shop Local Gift Guide: Portland
Jacobsen Salt Co. gifts on display at Foster & Dobbs. Photo by: Andrea VorvickLooking for delicious gifts for your favorite foodie this holiday season? Then head over to Foster & Dobbs (http://fosteranddobbs.com/), a small artisan food and wine shop located in the charming Irvington neighborhood (http://www.portlandneighborhood.com/irvington.html) in Northeast Portland. The friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you create a tasty basket...
Shop Local Gift Guide: Eugene
Olive oil gift boxes at Olive Grand. Photo by: Jackie VarrianoIf you are looking to buy the perfect gift for a food-minded friend, there?s no better place to peruse than Eugene?s Holiday Market (http://www.holidaymarket.org/) where the tagline reads ?Made by Hand, Close to Home.? Taking place at the Lane County Fairgrounds weekends from 10am to 6pm until Christmas Eve, the marketplace features artisans galore; all it takes is a little time and...
