Farmer Don: Ode to a Small Family Farmer

A packed crowd of friends and family gathered for the ceremony at the church where Don Wachlin (to us, Farmer Don) was to be buried in the small cemetery lot.

Mother Nature’s Own Weapons of Mass Destruction

Have scientists brought a dangerous flu virus closer to becoming a pandemic threat, a good thing?

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.