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There's one day a year when eating chicken wings isn't appropriate: February 11th, Gallus Domesticus Solidarity Day. But there are 364 days a year when chicken wings are yummy and fun to eat! Tim likes his wings hot, spicy, and dunked in good blue cheese dressing. His recipe uses Sriracha chili sauce to drive up

Selecting olive oil can be a daunting task: there are so many and it's not always obvious from the bottle how one differs from another. Without some basic knowledge, we're left to choose based on pretty vague ideas and associations ("This is from Italy. I like pizza so I guess I'll like this.") or the attractiveness of t

The Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association is sweeping through Portland in August with a series of tastings highlighting some of the terrific wines made in them there hills. We're delighted to host The Eyrie Vineyards for a tasting on Saturday, August 16th, from 3:30 to 5:30. Drop by the shop to taste some of Eyrie's delic

I've always thought of espresso as a bitter drink: tolerable when shots are pulled at a decent coffee house, but almost undrinkable when we've made them at home with our stove top espresso maker. Andrea Spella of Spella Caffè has changed my mind. The shots he pulls at his little

If you're interested in making cheese at home, and would like to talk with like-minded folks, join our DIY Cheesemakers Group. This is a free, casual meeting for people to share experiences, ideas and resources for making cheese with each other. Whether you're just curious or already have a few wheels under your belt, yo

There was a day when salt came either iodized or plain and kosher salt was considered exotic. But now salt is recognized as a spice, with nuances and variations of flavor and texture that really change the way it's perceived on the palate. Local artisan Eric Stubenberg of Lords of Salt has created a collection of unique

Finally, summertime! And with the warm weather comes a whole new set of oenological challenges: Finding tasty, affordable wines to enjoy with hot weather foods like barbecue, composed salads, burgers, hot dogs, fruit salads, etc. Luckily, Ken Collura -- our favorite wine guy (and the

Ah, summer! It’s time for easy meals that are a snap to put together and don’t require turning on the stove. This Tuna & Cannellini Bean Salad is one of our favorites. It takes about half an hour to put together, but only a few of those minutes require actually doing anything. Add some crusty bread, a glass of wi

Italians are famous for many things but especially for their food and sense of style. On Monday, July 7th, we'll learn how they combine these two talents in a class, Condimenti! or How to Dress Your Cheese in Style. Ilyse Rathet from Ritrovo Italian Regional Foods will be on

If you've been making a bit of cheese at home and would like to talk with other folks who are doing the same, join us on Wednesday, July 25th at 7pm for the next meeting of the Do It Yourself Cheesemakers. This loose-knit group meets here monthly to discuss making cheese, exchange ideas and resources, and share the enthu