Based on different interpretations of a land development code, the city of Corvallis has ordered the Bald Hill Farm store to close. The farm recently sent out this e-mail, which Amanda gave me permission to post: Dear Friends, We have some unfortunate news about the future of our little farm store. The City of...
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The Corvallis Artisans Market Boutique is open daily at 132 SW 4th Street in Corvallis, through December 24th. I e-mailed market director, Sheri Dover, and asked her a few questions. Here’s what she had to say! Tell us about the history of the market. Corvallis Artisans Market was conceived out of the belief that...
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Update: The forum was completely overrun with spam and really hard to manage – I’m exploring other options, and I apologize to those of you who signed up legitimately. * * * Some of the best things in life are shared across the back fence. Wouldn’t it be great to expand your reach? I’ve...
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… I’m just trying to support local businesses! Yeah, that’s it. Entirely selfless. Don’t you believe me? Shoot. Well, anyway, have you seen the Bread & Bakeries page lately? I added three links in recent months: Rocket Queen Cupcakes, Sweet Things Bakery & Deli, and Jillicious Desserts. I’ve enjoyed baked goods from all but...
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Here are some quick links for the week: Disappointingly, the Salem City Council rejected ordinances that would have allowed chickens within city limits. I wonder if the opponents of the plan have ever actually visited any normal backyard chicken coops. Their arguments seem to be based heavily on fear-mongering. Wine Country Thanksgiving –More than...
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This week I got my second delivery from Noris Dairy, and I’m a happy customer! I’m combining orders with a friend who stops by my house after work to pick up her items from the cooler on my front porch. We did this to more easily reach the $18 minimum purchase amount, and it...
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The Gazette Times ran a story about city chickens on October 4th and quoted my husband and me. There were photos – including one of my husband feeding our hens — in the paper version but they unfortunately did not make it into the online version. Talking about being newbie chicken-raisers is enjoyable, but...
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I added an entry to the 1/4 cow page — scroll down to today’s date.
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I’ve been making pesto lately. It’s so wonderful and fragrant and pretty and versatile! Here’s my basic recipe, but I’m imagining all the ways this could be tweaked & plan to try other variations in the future. 2 cups fresh basil leaves, washed and dried 1/3 cup pine nuts 4 cloves of garlic, roughly...
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