Oregon Strawberries

In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries, raspberries, 1/4 cup sugar and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring, and cook until jam like, about 10 minutes. Let cool, cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.

Unsweetened, individually frozen: This is the best method for preparing syrups, toppings and jams at a later date. However, unsweetened fruit will lose quality faster than those packed in sugar or syrup. ...

The fruits are crushed rather than pureed, so this summer soup has lots of texture.

The brunch buffet is located just outside the Cascade Dining Room in the main lobby of Timberline Lodge. Grab a plate, say hello to the Chef, and then enjoy

You know how Jersey has tomatoes, Georgia has peaches and Texas has pecans? Well, Oregon has strawberries. Until I moved to the Pacific Northwest, I had no idea. So I got a pint on the side of the road along route 26 last week while driving to the Oregon coast with my mom. ...

Savory balsamic soaked Oregon strawberries layered with goat cheese and organic arugula, all atop a fresh baked rustic roll.

The Lebanon Strawberry Festival began in 1909 as a salute to abundant berry fields in the Mid-Willamette Valley. The organizers consisted of prominent citizens and businessmen from Lebanon. Early events included the Rose Show and Parades.