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Emily Teel

Emily Teel is a freelance food writer, editor, and recipe developer. She writes about cooking, dining and travel for outlets both local and national, including bylines in Better Homes & Gardens, Eater, Serious Eats, Taste of Home and many more. A McMinnville resident and an avid forager, she loves exploring Oregon's hiking trails and pick-your-own farms in all seasons.

A Food and Wine Lover’s Guide to Tualatin Valley

May 6, 2025
Just a short drive southwest of Portland at the north end of the Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley is a top spot to experience the state's rich wine culture. Here Ponzi Vineyards was founded in 1970, which helped establish Oregon as a world-class wine region. Today Tualatin Valley wineries are thriving, from heritage brands to newcomers like Winery Lane Collective, a collaborative tasting room where you can taste pours from multiple wineries in one space. More
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Portland Region , Beaverton , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Cowboy-Chic Dining in Central Oregon

March 14, 2025
Dining in Central Oregon means rugged mountain views, the warmth of a nearby fire pit, and hearty dishes crafted with local ingredients from nearby farms and ranches. Some restaurants take the spirit of the Old West a step further, blending the rustic charm of cowboy culture with the sophistication of an urban steakhouse. From Sisters to Bend, these cowboy-chic restaurants offer a taste of ranch life with a touch of elegance. To saddle up and find ranch-chic restaurants Central Oregon has to offer, here are... More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Family Fun at Oregon’s Indoor Playgrounds

January 27, 2025
Play away a rainy day at indoor destinations designed for little adventurers. More
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Family Fun , Trip Ideas ,

Oregon’s Top Cookbooks

November 8, 2024
Local cookbook authors have penned DIY manuals for replicating some of Oregon’s most wonderful dishes, no matter where you live. Here are some noteworthy new cookbook releases. More
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Restaurants , Eat & Drink ,

How to Tour Central Oregon Farms and Ranches

April 8, 2024
Take a self-guided agricultural and culinary tour featuring dozens of food-related businesses throughout Central Oregon. More

3 Top Tasting-Menu Restaurants in Oregon

October 9, 2023
Here’s what to expect at some of Oregon’s most celebrated restaurants with tasting menus in Portland, Ashland and the Willamette Valley, where each small plate celebrates local agriculture, heritage and seasonal influence and changes frequently. More
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Culinary Experiences , Restaurants , Eat & Drink ,

Food Lover’s Guide to the Ranches of Central Oregon

September 6, 2022
While Oregon is known for its abundant rain and evergreen hillsides, the golden landscapes of Central Oregon’s high desert are sunny for nearly two-thirds of the year. Pastures drenched in sunshine are a rancher’s dream, and the agricultural bounty proves that dream is reality. On a trip through the high desert you’ll see cattle, sheep and even fuzzy alpacas at local farms and ranches, as well as help support the local economy by buying meat in bulk or enjoying barbecue at local eateries. Fall is... More
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Central Oregon , Culinary Experiences , Farms & Ranches , Eat & Drink ,

A Legacy of Oregon Pie

August 22, 2022
Washington has apples, Georgia has peaches and Florida has oranges. But Oregon is the luckiest, because the Willamette Valley grows a bounty of fruit of all kinds. Come summer, local blueberries, marionberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries, and apples roll into farmers markets from nearby fields and orchards. One major destination for these fruits is Willamette Valley Pie Company in Salem. More
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Willamette Valley , Silverton , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Lo Mas Subestimado de la Costa de Oregon

June 27, 2022
A lo largo de los senderos y carreteras costeras de Oregon, abundan las vistas impresionantes e inspiradoras, pero una visita a alguno de los cabos de Oregon sube el nivel cuando se trata de una vista espectacular. More
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Oregon Coast , State Parks , Favorite Trips , Parks & Recreational Areas , Scenic Drives , Family Fun , Accessible Travel , Paddle Sports , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation ,

Oregon’s Pit-Stop Worthy Pies

June 14, 2022
Marionberry pie may not be Oregon’s official state dish, but considering how well the iconic berries grow here, it should be considered a solid contender. While almost every town in Oregon has a bakery churning out beautifully crimped rounds bursting with fruit fillings, many restaurants excel in the art, too. Put these pie pit stops on your Oregon road-trip bucket list. More
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Oregon Food Trails , Artisan Producers , Culinary Experiences , Farms & Ranches , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,