tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16425642822493550802009-04-03T12:08:35.605-07:00Recipe Contest Updates, Featured Kitchen Products, Wine & Cheese Discussions, and other gourmet foods articles abound on Allyson's Blog.allysonskitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17920713165315351704noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642564282249355080.post-71277675951816300522009-01-19T17:21:00.000-08:002009-01-19T15:55:41.746-08:00

A couple of weeks ago, I experienced a very uncomfortable situation. I found a lump. I’m very happy to report that it turned out to be nothing serious, yet for about three days, I wasn’t sure that the outcome would be so positive. There are truly life defining moments that we all experience over the years, such as the birth of a child, the death of a loved one, or even a fabulous

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The following is a Letter to the Community of Ashland, Oregon in the Rogue Valley. It was published December 4, 2008 in Vol. 19, No. 2 of the Sneak Preview. While this letter was addressed to the Ashland Community, the importance of shopping locally, not just during the holidays, but year-round, is an important decision that each person has an opportunity to make, where ever they may live. Dear

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Our Ashland Deli Manger, Jody Hupp, was interviewed by local newschannel KDRV 12 about the effects of the current economic downturn on local catering businesses. While the nationwide trend has definitely impacted local businesses, the trend towards do-it-yourself home cooking has kept customers interested in our Confident Cooking Series. Surprisingly, in our Bend Location, the demand for

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Wow! Now this is exciting! We are so happy to be a part of the Bend Community, but this is a completely unexpected welcome gift. Allyson's Kitchen would like to thank all our customers and cooking school students for their support. Allyson's Kitchen Receives 2008 Best of Bend Award U.S.

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From the ancient Arab marketplace to gourmet emporiums like Allyson's Kitchen. It's the unlikely path of the tagine, the signature slow-cooked and heavily seasoned dish of Morocco that lately has been embraced by adventurous American gourmets....Traditionally made of clay, tagines allow liquid to slowly evaporate, condense on the chimney-like lid and reinfuse the food with moisture, leading to

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Foodies beware. Once you enter Allyson’s Kitchen you’ll be so mesmerized by all it has to offer you might never want to leave. Owners Steve and Allyson Holt have been life long food enthusiasts. Turning their passion into a lucrative business, they opened their first shop in Ashland eight years ago. In spring 2008 they opened a second location in The Shops at the Old Mill. Once you get past the

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While watching "Unwrapped" on The Food Network the other evening, I was delighted to see them feature Brent's Beer Brittle, a tasty confection from Anette's Chocolates in Napa Valley. Anette's built a reputation making delicious artisan chocolates, carrying on a 50 year Napa Valley tradition. Anette has been making a marvelous assortment of fabulous Truffles, Fudges, Creams, and many other

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Allyson's Kitchen has announced the contest winners for the Next Food Network Star Recipe Contest Challenge, and if you were watching Sunday Night, you saw the top two winners on the Food Network preparing their winning recipes with Allyson. Congratulations to Michele Emery for her Grand Prize Winning Recipe -White Truffle Macaroni and CheeseMichele won herself a 10-piece Wusthof Knife Block

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Have you ever wanted to be the Next Food Network Star? One lucky Contest Winner will get the chance! Allyson's Kitchen is proud to offer our very own Next Food Network Star Recipe Contest for our Bend location. The grand prize winner of this fabulous contest will have an opportunity to join Allyson in the Bend demonstration kitchen and prepare their winning recipe.We've selected our Winners, and

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When Steve and I first visited the Rogue Valley, we spent one memorable afternoon at Cantrall-Buckley Park along the Applegate River. Bright blue skies above, we dipped our toes in the cool river, while the scent of blackberries and wild mint drifted by.It was a perfect day, ideal for a delicious picnic. We had picked up a couple of treats at the country store. We spread out our buffet along the

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Ice Cream - what a wonderful, nostalgic, memorable summer treat. Summer just wouldn't be summer without a weekend trip with Grandpa to the local Drive-In Burger Joint for a soft-serve cone of creamy, cold, delicious goodness. Or maybe you were treated to a similar ice cream adventure, choosing one or more of your favorite 31 flavors? Other kids had more homemade memories, that included a lot

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Why do the most important holidays always creep up at the last minute? With Mother's Day less than a week away, and the thoughts of what to get Mom that's just perfect continue to circle around and around, why not get her something that benefits you as well? Whether you still live at home, or as least take the time to visit, nothing ever compares to Mom's Home Cooking! So, to make the most of an

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Well, it gets more exciting every day. Just as we've begun teaching Allyson's Confident Cooking Classes in Bend, there's already a national write-up in The Business Newspaper for the Gourmet Industry: Gourmet News.Visit GourmetNews.com or view the Full Story Below:BEND, Ore.-After opening its second location here in February, Allyson's Kitchen began offering cooking classes last month.The

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Bend Confident Cooking began Spring Quarter 2008 on June 26, 2008. Click here for Current Bend Cooking Class Schedules. We’ve been teaching our Confident Cooking Series for more than eight years now. We’ve had chefs of all levels and all ages graduate and more than that, demonstrate a new found confidence in their capabilities in the kitchen. Not only do our students gain new skills from our

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Wow! Thank you to everyone that showed up to the Allyson's Kitchen Grand Opening this last weekend in Bend. We hope it was as exciting for all of you as for the rest of us. Great wine and delicious food can't help but add to an already entertaining evening of meeting many new friends and neighbors, culinary enthusiasts and seasoned gourmets, young and young at heart alike.Allyson is already

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Dear Friends:We are extremely pleased to announce the grand opening of our second store, Allyson’s Kitchen in Bend, Oregon – scheduled for the weekend of Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24, 2008.375 SW Powerhouse DriveBend, OR 97702Ribbon Cutting with Bend Chamber of CommerceThursday, Feb. 21 at 4:30p.m.Complimentary Wine TastingFriday, Feb. 22 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Grand Opening

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Every day more Americans discover the better taste and aroma of high-pressure-brewed coffee. Our Automatic Coffee Centers deliver high-pressure brewed coffee consistently better and fresher than in most American coffee bars. With the push of a button you can prepare a multitude of authentic coffee beverages. According to coffee experts high pressure brewed coffee extracts more flavor and aroma

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It's that time of year where we gather with friends and family to enjoy good food, wine and good company! Yet, if you're like me, finding the time it takes to plan and organize these events is almost impossible. That's why I'm always looking for quick and delicious ideas that help set the tone for the party and let me enjoy time with my guests. Today, with all of the gourmet foods that are

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Balsamic Vinegar (aceto balsamico) is a traditional flavored vinegar commonly used in Italian Cuisine. It is also often used as a salad dressing when combined with oil. It is a traditional product originating in Modena, where it hs been made since the Middle Ages and some denominations (notably: "Aceto Balsamic Tradizionale di Modena") are protected by the European Uion. Unlike common vinegars

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Contrary to what some people may think, I am not a chocolate snob. Oh I know that there are true chocolate aficionados who will only consume, bittersweet chocolate with at least 78% cacao content. Others swear that the velvety smooth texture of Belgium chocolate is the true essence of great chocolate. Still others are able to pick out the different nuances in single origin chocolates from

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Introducing our Summer Recipe Contest. For this installment, we want contestants to focus on local ingredients - yes that means you! Even though Allyson's Kitchen is based in the Pacific Northwest, we don't just mean our fresh locally grown produce & gourmet mushrooms - we want you to show us what makes your home cooking stand out, where ever you may live.The best recipes, showcasing regional

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We have friends who make every occasion a special celebration. The themes and occasions for these celebrations vary and are always thought provoking. On a recent Sunday evening, we celebrated “Get over it day,” and the six year anniversary of, “Open Your Special Bottle Night.” Other themes have included ethnic feasts from South African to Italian, “Sip Lemon Drop Cocktails by the Pool” night,

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