About the Author

Kerry Newberry

Kerry Newberry is a Portland-based writer who covers food, wine, farms and travel for a variety of publications. Her work has appeared in Forbes, Fodor’s Travel, Edible Portland, Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) and more.

Willamette Valley Cheese Trail

June 6, 2014
When I discovered that many of the small-scale dairies and creameries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley welcome visitors by appointment, I knew a cheese-inspired road trip was in order. My journey will take me from Portland as far south as the town of Lowell with an overnight in Eugene. My first stop, Goldin Artisan, is a tiny operation located off a bucolic road in the town of Molalla. More
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Portland Urban Wineries

March 13, 2013
There’s never been a better time to explore Portland’s burgeoning urban winemaking scene. In all corners of the city, you’ll find converted warehouses packed with rows of fermenting vats, stacks of barrels, gleaming crushers, and old-school wood and steel wine presses. Even better, most facilities have tasting rooms where you can see grapes trucked in at harvest and learn about winemaking throughout the year. Here are some of the Rose City’s leading urban wineries where you can sip, nibble and even listen to live music... More
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Portland Region , Portland , Wine & Wineries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

For the Love of Cheese

August 18, 2011
In Oregon you can thank the rain for our delicious farmstead cheeses. It’s true — with abundant rainfall come lush green pastures where dairy cows graze and coastal hillsides that nurture healthy herds of goats. More
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