Flying Dutchman Winery: Old World Wine on the Oregon Coast
February 3, 2009
by David Plechl
The grapes come from five or six different Oregon vineyards that include all three of the state’s interior growing regions, the Willamette, Umpqua, and Rogue Valley, but the wine is made right here on the Oregon Coast. The Flying Dutchman Winery is perched atop a salty, wind-kissed coastal highland. Just to the north, waves crash and exhale within the confines of the Devil’s Punchbowl. To the south, the swirling tide-pools of the marine gardens lure the curious. The setting is one of breathtaking beauty.
Connecting with the past in the Quinault River Valley
January 27, 2009
By Luke Wirkkala–
Deep within the Quinault Rainforest, time slows down. Or so it seems when you enter the “Valley of the Giants” on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.
Smoked Salmon Essentials
July 10, 2008
Some Useful Tips On Cold Smoking
Smoked salmon is a regional delicacy enjoyed by almost everyone. The taste is mesmerizing and the ingredients basic, but to many, the techniques for making it seem veiled in smoky secrecy. It’s true that many of those who have mastered the time-earned craft are not likely to give up their smoking secrets easily. But NWC has found a few old-line smokers willing to offer a few tips to help you become smoked salmon savvy. Read more