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It’s officially Oregon Truffle Month! The state of Oregon decreed February as Truffle Month, the best time of year for

Pull up a seat and explore the famous food pods Portland, a cluster of small kitchens—often in colorful trucks or

Pear Ginger jam is a guest favorite at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast. An inspected and approved member of the

A Gingered Pear and Raspberry Pandowdy made with famous Hood River Valley Pears. The Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast is

Serving up Pears at an Oregon Bed and Breakfast Pears Make Their Way onto Menus at OBBG inns. Imagine waking up in the

December is National Pear Month and here in Oregon we believe pears should be celebrated all year long. But we’ll

‘Beautiful, quaint, and historic McMinnville comes alive during winter. You’ve found it if you’re looking

October is recognized as National Apple Month and Oregon is among the leaders in fine apple production. Apples are a member

After a day of hiking trails, chasing waterfalls, or soaking up mountain vistas, you’re bound to work up an appetite in

Clafoutis: Maybe it was the name, sounded very complex and intricate, but I put off attempting this dish. Now that I’ve

Kiyokawa Family Orchards in the Hood River Valley Hanner’s Jumbo.  Zestar.  Hokutoi.  Sansa.  Ever heard of these

Did you know that over 80% of the pears in the world were grown right here in Oregon? Mostly in the Hood River Valley in