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Summer Hits Full Stride Across Southern Oregon as a Week of Signature Events Takes Center Stage
59+ min ago (327+ words) If there is one week that captures the spirit of a Southern Oregon summer, it is this one. The week’s biggest attraction opens today as the Jackson County Fair returns to The Expo in Central Point for its annual six-day…...
Worth the Drive: A Burger, a Chicken Sandwich, and a Scenic Escape to Galice
1+ week, 1+ day ago (478+ words) One of the greatest rewards of writing food reviews is discovering places that remind me why Southern Oregon is such a remarkable place to call home. Every once in a while, an afternoon road trip turns into something worth sharing,…...
More Than a Quick Stop: Why Pennington Farms Keeps Me Coming Back
1+ week, 5+ day ago (564+ words) I pulled into Pennington Farms with one simple goal in mind. I needed a few jars of spicy jelly to experiment with for some upcoming specials at The Meltdown, and I figured I’d be in and out in just a…...
Nomad Kitchen delivers fresh flavors worth the drive to Talent
1+ week, 6+ day ago (299+ words) Every so often, I make the drive to Talent to revisit one of my favorite local food trucks, Nomad Kitchen, conveniently located at Legend Cider. Southern Oregon has become home to an impressive collection of food trucks, each offering something…...
Lunch Adventure: Wakasa Sushi Serves Freshness and Flavor at Ethos Academy
2+ week, 2+ day ago (263+ words) Lunch led me to Wakasa Sushi at Ethos Academy this week, in Phoenix Oregon, and the experience proved to be one of the most enjoyable sushi stops I’ve had in quite some time. My choice for the afternoon was the…...
Mary's BBQ Delivers Great Food and a Great View
2+ week, 6+ day ago (274+ words) One of the things I enjoy most about writing food reviews is discovering places that offer more than just a good meal. Sometimes it’s the atmosphere, sometimes it’s the people, and occasionally it’s the entire experience that keeps you coming…...
Valentino's Smash Burger Takes My Top Spot
4+ week, 23+ hour ago (338+ words) Over the last few months, I’ve made it a mission to try as many smash burgers as possible throughout Southern Oregon. With National Smash Burger Day rolling around, it seemed like the perfect excuse to stop by Valentino’s at Weekend…...
Microwave Myth Meets Science: What Really Happens to the Nutrients in Your Food
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (580+ words) The reality, however, tells a very different story. As questions about nutrition continue to circulate online and across social media platforms, separating scientific evidence from kitchen folklore has become increasingly important. One of the most persistent myths is the belief…...
Fresh Flavors and a Relaxed Dining Experience at Sunshine Natural Foods
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (372+ words) One of the goals I have set for myself this year is highlighting more healthy dining options throughout Southern Oregon. Finding places that serve fresh, wholesome food without sacrificing flavor can sometimes be a challenge, which made a recent lunch…...
Fresh Flavor Finds a Home at Rogue Valley Mall With the Arrival of Cocos Tacos
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (462+ words) The food scene inside the Rogue Valley Mall just picked up a welcome new addition, and judging by the steady line of customers already gathering around the counter, word is spreading fast. Cocos Tacos has officially opened its doors, bringing…...