Carlton Cyderworks, based in McMinnville, carries the honor of being Oregon’s third hard cider manufacturer, putting them at the forefront of a growing market sector. Owner Keenan Bailey, inspired by the cider-making traditions of England, founded the company in 2009 with his brother Mark and Allen Gould. Carlton Cyderworks ferments 100 percent apple and pear juices at their McMinnville facility before aging them for three to six months. For more info on wine country’s own c

Tickets are on sale for Bounty of Yamhill County 2016. The annual event runs Friday to Sunday, Aug. 26 to 28. Now in its sixth year, Bounty of Yamhill County is the major annual fundraiser for the Yamhill Enrichment Society. The wine and food festival is YES’ largest fundraiser and provides funds for efforts such as the Early Childhood Literacy Program. "There's no place like Yamhill County," said Susan Sokol Blosser, founder of YES and organizer of BOYC. "We are uniquely pos

Corn pudding, topped with tomatoes and basil by Valley Commissary for a winemaker's dinner during last year's Bounty of Yamhill County. (Photographed for our travel guide out this Friday!) VC hosts the March edition of its monthly Supper Club Series this Saturday. Check out Events page for info on that and more. #McMinnville #dining #celebration #comfort

Danny Wilser placed a slab of butter atop a rectangle of dough, beginning the lengthy process of folding and rolling that would eventually create numerous layers of crisp pastry. He eased the edges of the dough over the butter, which was a little warmer than 60 degrees, just the temperature he prefers to work with. Then he pressed his rolling pin across the mass, rolling first lengthwise, then sideways to stretch the dough into a rectangle about 10 x 15 inches. He folded one

For all the estate wineries and vineyards drawing wine-lovers to the countryside of Yamhill County, it should be noted that one of the fastest-growing winery locations in the county isn’t nestled on a hillside or overlooking a rolling vineyard. It sits on an unassuming patch of asphalt in an otherwise quiet corner of downtown McMinnville. Welcome to the Granary District, which has recently taken on another apt name — the Pinot Quarter. As recently as 2000, there wasn’t much h

As the leaves drop, the rains return and the temperature outdoors becomes markedly colder, we adjust our habits to fit the changing seasons. With the obvious differences like winter coats, checking the car’s antifreeze and that curious smell of the heat switching on after a long absence come more subtle adjustments like our eating habits — or maybe not-so-subtle, if you consider the long holiday season. Everyone who knows me is aware I am a big fan of summer and all the sunny