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Olive Oil, Slow Food and Corned Beef - The Oregonian in 60 Seconds

by Marisa McClellan, Posted Mar 10th 2009 @ 12:30PM

Have you ever found yourself in the grocery store, staring at all the bottles of olive oil, trying to determine which will give you the most flavor for your buck? The FoodDay staff sampled their way through 15 different varieties, in the hopes of finding the best of the lot.
The Slow Food Movement is descending from its lofty perch to lobby in support of farm workers.
For those of you lucky enough to live in the Rogue Valley, make sure to head to the Rogue Creamery this Saturday for the 5th annual Oregon Cheese Festival.
Corn chowder made with Green Giant's 'Mexicorn,' shredded chicken and cumin is a quick, satisfying dinner.
Confused by wine availability? Click here to learn more about wine's three-tiered distribution system.
Tis the season for corned beef! Check your local grocery store for great deals and consider baking your beef instead of boiling it.
Ivy Manning's three-cheese pizza with kale is a meatless meal that won't leave anyone hungry.

by Marisa McClellan, Posted Mar 3rd 2009 @ 6:01PM

There's nothing like a good dumpling to warm you up in winter. Here are a few to try: Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings With Roasted Garlic Cream, Austrian Bacon and Chive Bread Dumplings and Chicken and Parsley Dumplings.
Portland's Stumptown coffee is heading east, to open a roasting facility in Brooklyn.
We are firmly in the midst of citrus season and lemons are the star attraction in many a grocery store display.
Make yourself a more virtuous steak sandwich by using lean beef and omitting the cheese.
Need help picking out a wine? Check out those tech sheets on the counter.
Wine classes, apple juice for memory and a contest from Green and Black's chocolate are all In the Mix this week.
Want a foreign experience without leaving home? Check out this recipe for Moroccan Spinach and Garbanzo Soup.
For a quick weeknight dinner, spice up a grocery store tub of Alfredo Sauce with extra veggies and a couple chicken sausages.

by Marisa McClellan, Posted Feb 3rd 2009 @ 7:00PM

Trick out your Valentine's Day desserts with a hint of coconut. Recommended recipes include Coconut Cheesecake, Lemon Coconut Tapioca Pudding, Coconut Chocolate Pudding and Coconut Poundcake.
A useful search tool that scours the peanut butter recall list, letting you check on the status of your pantry items.
Information on the various kinds of dried, flaked and shredded coconut meat you can get.
"Moldy" sandwich baggies, cooking classes galore and vitamin D are all in the mix this week.
Pete Peterson spotlights the Nagami Kumquat this week, and recommends it for its floral, tart flavor.
Annette Stadelman is trying to refresh the image of Australian wine brands, so that people think of more than just shiraz.
Potato boats are a fun take on the twice-baked potato and will have kids cleaning their plates.
Cook up some seasoned lamb meatballs for a quick Mediterranean dinner that will please everyone.
This week in the On Time/Under Budget column, you'll find Kielbasa With Smothered Cabbage and Mashed Potatoes.