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National Eggs Benedict Day ~ April 16
Southwest Eggs Benedict from Chehalem Ridge Bed and Breakfast Eggs Benedict is an American brunch or breakfast dish that consists of two halves of an English muffin each of which is topped with Canadian bacon, a poached egg, and hollandaise … Continue reading
Read More More than just art on Walls – Oregon Murals tell Stories of Life Now and Then
Ever since the first cave paintings of handprints and hunts, the art on our walls has been a window into our lives, our communities and ourselves. Throughout history, murals have served as a means of storytelling, cultural expression, and community … Continue reading
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Oregon State Fairgrounds Oak Grove
Oregon State Fairgrounds Oak Grove ‘Dating back for six to ten thousand years before the arrival of Euro-American settlers, Kalapuya Indians lived in the Willamette Valley and relied upon on the valley’s oak groves as source of acorns and other … Continue reading
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A Northwest Culinary Delight ~ Strawberry-Rhubarb Coffee Cake
It is spring in the Pacific Northwest. The rhubarb in the gardens of the Old Parkdale Inn is just about ready to harvest and the Oregon strawberries should begin to come on soon. Put the two together and we get … Continue reading
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A Strawberry Rhubarb Biscuit or Scone – National Biscuit Day May 29The innkeeper at Yamhill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast shared her Lemon Blueberry Biscuits awhile back.Today she mixes it up a
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Wilson Ranches Retreat in Central OregonWelcome, Partner, to Wilson Ranches Retreat At Wilson Ranches Retreat, your hosts, the Wilson Family, are fifth generation
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Wine Sorbet and Oregon Strawberries ~ Celebrate Oregon Wine Month and Oregon BerriesWe love our Berries in Oregon! Any one of them could be called our favorite! There is nothing quite as delicious as a berry
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A Special Getaway GiftA Special Getaway Gift perfect for a special gal in your life. She called and she gave permission to drop a little hint: she
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Koosah Falls and Waterfall Wednesday in OregonKoosah Falls on the McKenzie River Koosah Falls (#47 on the Oregon Trail of Waterfalls map) is the second of the three major
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The Marionberry ~ an Oregon NativeThe Marionberry ~ Oregon’s Official State Berry When you think about them, your mouth waters. When you eat one, the
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Oregon’s Magnificent Dark SkiesOregon’s Magnificent Dark Skies, some of the largest expanses of magnificent dark skies in the US. There are few
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The Carlton Inn in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette ValleyBuilt in 1915, The Carlton Inn Bed & Breakfast is located within the charming community of Carlton, known as “The
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State Capitol State Park in Salem OregonWelcome to State Capitol State Park, a unique place to stroll, reflect and gather. A 21-acre T-shaped park, known as the
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Oregon Berry Season has ArrivedWe love our Berries in Oregon! Any one of them could be called our favorite! There is nothing quite as delicious as a berry
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Spring Showers Don’t Just Bring May Flowers in OregonCome feel the mist of Oregon waterfalls on your face! Spring showers don’t just bring May flowers in Oregon. They, along
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