In partnership with the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission (ODCC), the second round of Oregon preseason Dungeness crab quality and domoic acid testing was conducted coastwide during November 29th -December 3rd. The minimum…
Category: Food
Celebrating Seas of Trees — Lightening Up the Holidays with the Kitchen Maven
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven The celebratory tree we refer to, as a “Christmas” tree was originally a Pagan tradition and symbol of life. After lots of tree burning, murder and turmoil,…
It Takes A Village: Every Voice Counts Listening Session for Northwest Parenting Dec. 4th
The Northwest Parenting Program has been in Tillamook County for over five years. In partnership with Tillamook Family Counseling Center, we have provided parenting classes, and programs to support families with children…
OSU Extension in Tillamook County to hold OSU Master Gardener™ Fall Home & Garden Classes Saturday, December 1
The Tillamook County OSU Master Gardener™ Fall Home & Garden Classes will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the OSU Extension Service building, 4506 Third Street, Tillamook, OR, (503) 842-3433. The…
An Easy Thanksgiving stuffed in the crock pot
By Dana Zia, The Golightly Gourmet A few years ago, as I wearily lowered myself down to Thanksgiving dinner, I realized that I could only remember one Thanksgiving dinner in the last…
KITCHEN MAVEN: THANKSGIVING MEAL DIVERSITY FOR ALL
By Judith Yamada, The Kitchen Maven I recently wrote an article, about Thanksgiving, for the Tillamook County Pioneer. It was basically a myth buster discussing facts about the holiday that most of…
SILENT AUCTION BAKE SALE Wed., Nov. 21st in Netarts to benefit local Food Bank
Thanksgiving is 10 days away … what?? How did that happen? Here’s a way to provide a luscious dessert (or two) for your guests and help out the local food bank. OR,…
TILLAMOOK EVENTS HONORING OUR VETERANS
Friday, November 9th at 10:30am East Elementary School 3905 Alder Lane, Tillamook — An assembly planned by students to honor Veterans. The Coast Guard Honor Guard will present the colors and a…
THE TRYPTOPHAN IN TURKEY WILL NOT MAKE YOU SLEEPY – And More Mythbusting About Thanksgiving
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven It’s a line we hear all too often, that the Tryptophan in turkey will make you sleepy – but it’s not true. Tryptophan is an amino acid…
Can-Do Attitude Brings in Tons of Food at Tillamook HS
By Michelle Jenck, Tillamook County Wellness Coordinator One food drive is better than two. Tillamook High School’s Associated Student Body (ASB) teamed up with FFA to hold a community-wide canned food drive…