Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes is a blog about Oregon's fresh farm foods and those who produce and enjoy them. It is inspired by Oregon Chef and first ever TV cooking show host James Beard's teachings about the importance of cooking seasonally and simply, and sourcing fresh local foods and products from small local businesses, farms, fisheries, dairies, ranches and farmers markets.

Producer Spotlight: Kiyokawa Orchards

Randy Kiyokawa knows a thing or two about pears. Owner of Kiyokawa Family Orchards, Randy is a third-generation orchardist from the Hood River Valley,

A Crash Course in Community Supported Agriculture

What is Community Supported Agriculture, how does it work, and what are the benefits of purchasing a share? Read on to learn all that and then some!

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What's in Season: Oregon Grown Hazelnuts

Oregon boasts an ideal climate for growing some of the world’s highest quality

Introducing Oregon Taste's New Blog

A new blog inspired by Oregonian James Beard's seasonal approach to shopping,