I’ve been wondering why sangria isn’t a more popular summertime drink in our wine-drenched state. Sangria’s a great party satisfier, refreshing and fruity, and it’s easy to make a large batch. Sangria, typically a beverage found in Spain, normally consists of wine, chopped fruit, some fruit juice, sweetener, and brandy. With the Mid-Valley’s red, white, […]
When we moved to Oregon about 10 years ago, one of the allures of Salem was that we were still within distance of hearing the siren calls of Portland. So we imagined ourselves spending occasional weekends in the Rose City whenever we tired of our provincial roost. One of those places we hung out at […]
The cold weather snap may be gone, but the mood of the season and the lingering nip in the air have me craving warm winter cocktails. I’m not talking Aunt Sue’s eggnog, which I avoided like someone sneezing, or Irish whiskey either. With so many creative Oregon distilleries making flavored vodkas and gins such as […]