The Resilient Gardener, A Book Review
The Resilient Gardener is a personal revelation about “All-American food security,” and a clarion call to action.
The Grape Grower (video)
Known horticulturist Lon Rombough shares his lifetime passion for breeding plants and growing grapes.
Seeds of Life: David Vs. Goliath (video)
In an ongoing David versus Goliath legal battle, an Oregon organic seed breeder, has successfully sued the USDA over GMO sugar beets.
Twice Baked Irish Potatoes with Stout Onions and Kale (video)
Ivy Manning demonstrates how to create a wonderful dish using kale, a winter-time favorite crop.
Nicolette Hahn Niman Champions Seismic Change of Our Industrial Food System (Video)
Nicolette Hahn Niman identifies 5 commonly held myths about our industrial food system.
Cover Crop for the Home Garden (video)
Master Gardener Jen Aron talks about a favorite cover crop: buckwheat.
Farmers Market: A Chef’s Perspective (video)
Chef Greg Jaworski explains how local farmers make his job easier.
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Cashew Shortbread Cut-out Cookies (video)
Caitlin Daniels of Two Tarts Bakery, gives us another idea how to have delicious fun with some of our favorite cookie cutters.
Monastery Mustard (video)
From a very old family recipe, that remains a closely guarded secret, this mustard is hand-made by the Benedictine Sisters at Queen of Angels Monastery.
Hazelnut Tassies (video)
Elizabeth Beekley, of Two Tarts Bakery demonstrates how to bake one of her favorite holiday recipes, Hazelnut Tassies. I can personally vouch, the taste is unbelievable!
Chili Cookoff: And the Winner Is? (video)
We passed a public chili cook-off to benefit the Oregon Food Bank. Ever the intrepid journalist, Rebecca decided to stop, and investigate further.
Homemade Pie Crust (video)
Catherine Schon, of Sassafras Catering, demonstrates how to make a tasty homemade pie crust.
Making Berry Delicious Pies (video)
The Willamette Valley Fruit Company processes fresh picked berries, and within hours, the fresh berries are frozen, and made into frozen pies for shipment.



