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Northwest Events Oregon

Cheer on the truffle dogs

The debut of the North American Truffle Dog Championship at the indoor Oregon Horse Center in Eugene Jan. 21 – 22, 2015 is a rare opportunity to see trained truffle dogs hunt for the fragrant hidden delicacies. The sport is intense, highly-competitive, and seldom seen. Spectators are invited to cheer on truffle dog teams as […]

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Travel

Savor the San Juans the Month of October

October is a wonderful month to visit the San Juan Islands. The weather is feeling refreshingly “fallish” and the frenetic boating season is over. It is also time to savor the San Juans during the entire month of October when the 7th Annual ‘Savor the San Juans – A Month-long Medley of Food, Farms & Art’ takes place. For […]

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Health and Fitness

‘The Passionate Vegetable’

From the first tender pea shoots in spring to the last brilliant orange pumpkins in autumn, vegetables are the cook’s harbinger of the changing seasons. Vegetables are often thought of as sides that complement a main dish of meat, fish or poultry. While this is a great way to showcase the garden’s gems, one chef […]