tasteBUD: Autumn Leaves Cocktail

We asked Jeffrey Morgenthaler, bar manager at Clyde Common and author of the Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique, to share one of his favorite recipes for the perfect fall libation. “It’s like fall in a glass, bright apple and cinnamon flavors, with some fresh earth and thanksgiving spices,” says Morgenthaler.

The Winter 2016 Wine Guide

Wine pairs well with many things (cheese, chocolate, etc.,) but enjoying a glass of wine in a beautifully designed space is an experience all its own. Wineries across the country are becoming destinations in and of themselves, and not simply as places to grab a bottle to go, no matter the season. We spoke with four Oregon and Southwest Washington wineries about what makes their tasting rooms unique for visitors, and their favorite winter wine.  

Beet Orange Cocktail

Beets and orange juice aren’t the first thing you think of when making a winter cocktail, but they should be.

tasteBUD: Chai Tea Recipes with Jami Curl

We’ve added a new section to Oregon Home; tasteBUD puts a spotlight on the home cook and features local food-industry expert recipes and tips. We’re excited to start off our new section with not one but three fall-time treats from expert candy maker Jami Curl whose forthcoming book, Candy Is Magic: Real Ingredients, Modern Recipes, will be released next March.

Colorful Smoked Trout Salad

Crave Salads? I do! A few evenings ago, I was having a salad craving — not my usual fare, but a new and exciting one…:-). If you love delicious, nutritious seasonal salads, check out my Colorful Smoked Trout Salad that I cooked up the other evening.