Ashland, Oregon: where culture runs deep, local cuisine is celebrated, creative inspiration is bountiful, and thespians are the coolest kids in town. Ashland, Oregon is more than just a touristy little town with a world-class repertory theater and a pretty park. It is a place where culture and memories run deep, creative inspiration is bountiful, local cuisine is celebrated, and Shakespeare reigns. I still remember the first play I ever attended in Ashland, many years ago in the Angus … [Read more...]
Applegate Valley Wine Trail (Southern Oregon)
Drive the Applegate Valley Wine Trail and experience the best of Southern Oregon wine country: stunning scenic beauty, small-town warmth, uncrowded tasting rooms, and artisan winemakers committed to their craft. Whether you are on a quest for the perfect bottle of Oregon wine or just want to take a beautiful drive through Southern Oregon back-country, you’ll find what you’re looking for on the Applegate Valley Wine Trail. Extending for 50 miles, from the California border to Grants Pass … [Read more...]
McCully House Inn – Jacksonville, Oregon {Plus a Ghost Story!}
Relax, unwind, and take a trip back through Oregon history - at the McCully House in beautiful Jacksonville, Oregon. {Plus a Ghost Story!} Located in beautiful Jacksonville, Oregon, the McCully House Inn is just a few short blocks from the town's historic downtown district, with restaurants, watering holes, antique stores, artisan shops, and Brittfest within easy walking distance. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. The McCully House consists of … [Read more...]
Pennington Farms Blackberry Buckle
Pennington Farms Blackberry Buckle - the recipe for which they have generously shared with us -is just one of the many delicious treats you can find at Pennington Gardens in Oregon's Applegate Valley. If you ever find yourself traveling through southern Oregon's beautiful Applegate Valley between Medford and Grants Pass, Pennington Farms is one stop you must plan to make. I fell in love with the place the first time I visited. My visit to Pennington Farms was included as part of a … [Read more...]
One Fine Day in Jacksonville {Oregon}
Blending small town ambience with sophisticated taste, this 1850's gold-rush town is booming with music, wine, and history. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. Last fall, I had the opportunity to visit Jacksonville twice within a few weeks: the first time as part of a press tour hosted by Travel Oregon, and the second with Mr B - who I dragged south a few weeks later because I couldn't get enough of it on my first … [Read more...]
Rogue Creamery {+ 24 Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes}
Rogue Creamery began producing blue cheese in 1954, and today, they continue to draw both inspiration and resources from Southern Oregon’s Rogue River Valley, offering award-winning varieties of outstanding handcrafted blue cheese, cheddar cheese, and TouVelle. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. For many years, I erroneously thought that blue cheese, Roquetfort, Gorgonzola and the like were distinctly different cheeses. And they are... but they … [Read more...]
