Is there a fisherman, hunter or gardener in your family? Do you prefer home-canned tuna and vegetables to commercially canned products? Do you want to learn to preserve that deer or elk…
Category: Food
Popsicles: making sweet summer memories in a mold
By Dana Zia, The Golightly Gourmet “Popsicles just reek of childhood and careless summer days.” Me (blush) Play along with me here…. It is a hot and sweaty day and you are…
Start the fireworks with making your own ice cream
By Dana Zia, The Golightly Gourmet The fourth of July is the kickoff of ice cream season to me. Our summer finally arrives and the fireworks begin, literally and figuratively. I think…
Port of Garibaldi Sunday Market
By Kelly Benson There is a new farmers market on the coast! Port of Garibaldi Sunday Market is happening this Sunday and will be running until October 28th. The market is located…
Drinking in the Northwest Summer
By Dana Zia, The Golightly Gourmet “It’s a smile, it’s a kiss, it’s a sip of wine…. it’s summertime!” Kenny Chesney The summer is here and like a good Oregonian, I am…
Tillamook Readies for Opening of Tora Sushi Lounge June 21st
EDITOR’S NOTE: The official ribbon cutting and opening was delayed … Tora Sushi in Tillamook will open on Thursday June 21st at 11 a.m. By Laura Swanson Wednesday June 20th is a…
Golightly Gourmet: Altering climate change, one carrot top at a time
By Dana Zia, The Golightly Gourmet “When we think about threats to the environment, we tend to picture cars and smokestacks, not dinner. But the truth is, our need for food poses…
New Food Court In Downtown Tillamook Provides Numerous Choices From Fresh Strawberries To Fun Pacific Style Food and More to Come
By Kelly Benson & Troy Peterson Kimmel True Value Hardware & Appliance brings the gift of a new food court to downtown Tillamook—known as “Flavors on First.” Allan and Stacie Kimmel worked…
Jams, Jellies and Fruit Pie Fillings Class Scheduled
Looking forward to sunny days and fresh fruit? Would you like to learn how to make your own jams, jellies and fruit pie fillings to enjoy next winter or how to can…
Olympia Oyster Bar Brings Tasty Treats from Talented Portland Chef to Nevør Shellfish Farms for Select Dates, Starting June 15th
By Laura Swanson, editor, Tillamook County Pioneer Oysters on the half-shell, barbecued oysters, oyster shooters, pan-fried oysters, oyster stew — there are many varied preparations for these delectable treats from our local…
