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Eugene Food Companies Produce Non-Traditional Edibles
Is this repetitive – Euphoria Chocolate? Euphoria Chocolate is one of several local food companies that give Eugene a deserved reputation as an imaginative culinary city. Not only are a number of made-in-Eugene edibles distributed in these parts, but all over America. It only makes sense that citizens noted for inventiveness and the pursuit of alternative ideas should want their food as healthy and interesting as possible. Such is the case at GloryBee Foods, which uses actual honeybees to... Read More »
Truffle Festival in Eugene, OR
Oregon Truffle FestivalA truffle adds a little elegance to any meal, and the Oregon Truffle Festival in Eugene, OR, certainly puts a fancy spin on your average food festival. Held over three days in January, the festival is for serious foodies and features big continental breakfasts, winery luncheons, truffle dog training, and culminates in the Grand Truffle Dinner. Don't Miss: The elegant Grand Truffle Dinner What's Served: Truffles, wine Don't Forget: Your furry friend, truffle dog training... Read More »
Oregon's Willamette Valley Gains Attention With Its Award-Winning Wines
Move over, California. Oregon’s Willamette Valley is turning heads with its abundance of wineries and award-winning wines.
“Oregon has attracted world-renowned winemakers. This cool climate is absolutely right for Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling and other cool-climate grapes,” says Roger Rutan, a wine columnist for The Register-Guard. “Oregon has a well-established reputation for winemaking. Oregon, the Willamette Valley and individual wineries in the area are known worldwide.”
The Eugene area... Read More »
Eugene Saturday Market Has Been a Local Tradition Since 1970
As the nation’s oldest weekly open-air crafts market, Eugene’s Saturday Market is hard to beat in terms of taking in the essence of the city's local cultural scene. Established in 1970, the market is open every Saturday, rain or shine, from April through mid-November on the Park Blocks at 8th and Oak in downtown Eugene.
“The first Saturday Market in 1970 had just 29 vendors,” says Kim Still, the market’s promotions and advertising manager. “Today, we have more than 200. The community has been... Read More »
