ASHLAND, Ore. – In the cold months a hearty loaf of bread pairs perfectly with a hot bowl of soup. One Southern Oregon bakery is making a local loaf, made with ingredients harvested from around the region. You could say Sunstone Artistry Bakery has a “hands-on” approach. The care they put into each loaf is … Continue reading »
Sustainable Table: Local Bounty
MEDFORD, Ore. – If you’ve ever overlooked an apple because it was bruised, or passed-over tomatoes that had gone soft, they’ll likely end up in the garbage or the compost, but a Rogue Valley woman is using those items on a much larger scale. Anne Eldridge started “Our Local Bounty” about 5 years ago. In the … Continue reading »
Sustainable Table: Grape Juice
ILLINOIS VALLEY, Ore. – It’s cold in the Illinois Valley in December, but at Draper Valley Vineyards, cold is kind of a theme; something that leads to sustainability. Since 2006 the vineyards’ Pinot Noir Chardonnay Reisling and Caberney Sauvignon vines have been producing not wine, but juice. “The wine grapes have such intense flavor, such … Continue reading »
Sustainable Table: Local Latkes
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – Wednesday night is the 5th night of Hannukah. At MacLevin’s Whole Food’s Eaterie in Jacksonville, you could order up latkes, an incredible ruben, or brisket. The recipe is simple: just a few things added to shredded potatoes. “It has egg and onion and flour and baking powder and salt and pepper,” explained … Continue reading »
Sustainable Table: A Grateful Hunt
CANYONVILLE, Ore. – It’s estimated there are more 300,000 hunters in the state of Oregon. Several things are in season right now, and one of those will be the centerpiece on at least a few Thanksgiving tables. NewsWatch 12′s Erin Maxson isn’t a licensed hunter but was able to go along with a very experienced … Continue reading »
Sustainable Table: Growers Market Grows
ASHLAND, Ore. — The Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market is just about to wrap up its 25th year, but you can still get some fixings for winter soups or a Thanksgiving meal. While it may look and feel a little bit different, the Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market still has plenty to offer … Continue reading »
Sustainable Table: Gospel’s Garden
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Gospel Rescue Mission in Grants Pass has a garden which is producing thousands of pounds of food. It took many donations of time and skills to make that garden grow, but now that it is, it feeds residents at the mission as well as those who are still in on … Continue reading »
Sustainable Table: Turkeys
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Each year in the U.S. an estimated 270 million turkeys are raised. Of that, just 30% are used as Thanksgiving dinner; that’s still about 81 million birds served up in less than a month’s time. 14 turkeys from Quail Glen Farm, outside of Ashland, will be the centerpiece at holiday tables … Continue reading »
