Sarah Lemon
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Shore Acres holiday lights return after 2-year absence
One of Oregon’s showiest holiday events is sparkling again on the South Coast. The Nov. 24 kickoff of Holiday Lights at Shore Acres State Park marked the attraction’s return after its pandemic-prompt... → Read More
Sweet success: Theater celebrates 20 years of gingerbread
Crowds turned out Saturday, Sunday and Monday to view entries in the 20th annual Gingerbread Jubilee at the Collier Center for the Performing Arts, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. Contestants in the annu... → Read More
House of Thai Cuisine resumes dine-in
Thai restaurants locally took longer to fully reopen post-pandemic than just about any other genre. The cuisine’s popularity as takeout is a likely reason. But I missed the atmosphere of some storied... → Read More
Fruit to fete fall
I’m a cook of two minds. Half of me clings to summer’s eggplant, chiles and tomatoes, of which I haven’t had nearly my fill coming off a disappointing gardening season. The other half of me can’t wait... → Read More
Recipe skips breading eggplant for Parmsan
Eggplant Parmesan has eluded my family this year amid scant fruits in our home garden. To stretch smaller eggplants — namely Japanese varieties — into Parmesan, I’ve sliced the fruits lengthwise bef... → Read More
Strawberry smell confirms season
Traditionally associated with springtime, strawberry season captures the imagination in April, and our anticipation mounts through May. But the season doesn’t correspond with a date on the calendar or... → Read More
Trade tacos for tortas
To complement the rallying cry of “taco Tuesday,” I’d like to propose “torta Thursday.” Tacos obviously aren’t confined to a single day of the week. And let’s be honest: Many Americans eat them multip... → Read More
Taqueria Mexico offers a menu of almost mind-boggling variety
The newly reopened Taqueria Mexico in Grants Pass promises much more than south-of-the-border cuisine. Steaks, burgers, pasta and even sushi compose a menu of almost mind-boggling variety. While plent... → Read More
Kefir, kraut, kombucha
Deflated from working as a nurse throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Lisa Brown felt her enthusiasm bubble when brewing kombucha. The longtime Phoenix resident who loves to garden naturally gravitate... → Read More
Bar Juillet: It’s a neighborhood restaurant with a family-style menu
sarah After five years of flirting with dinner service, Corrie and Wesley Reimer have a bonafide bistro for their brand of cuisine. The couple behind Ashland’s Hither Coffee & Goods opened Bar Jui... → Read More
Comal Bar & Grill raises its profile, attracts an enthusiastic crowd
Flavio and Paola Martinez know how to build anticipation — and style a restaurant. The social media-savvy couple are equally savvy restaurateurs, confirmed by their latest Comal Bar & Grill locati... → Read More
On the Rocks: Craft cocktails combine with flavorful dishes
For fans of Medford’s Over Easy, there are more hours in the day to enjoy chef Braden Hitt’s cuisine. The restaurant primarily known for brunch has collaborated with a local distiller on the downtown ... → Read More
Sweet Tea Express: School meals kids are willing to wake up early for
A robust school meals program persuades my kids to rise early for breakfast sandwiches. Since they discovered the stacks at Central Point’s Sweet Tea Express, breakfast sandwiches aren’t just a weekda... → Read More
Kraut, kimchi make global grilled cheese
Carrot kraut provided much of the impetus for my latest food section column. This ferment from local expert and cookbook author Kirsten Shockey is a versatile condiment that my family has embraced as ... → Read More
Buena Food Truck puts a personal touch on traditional Peruvian fare
A new Peruvian food trucks pays tribute to family. Summertime visits with her grandmother nurtured Lynn-D Hodgen’s love of food. And the vehicle for serving it fulfills her kids’ wish that Hodgen open... → Read More
Chorizo spices up breakfast burrito
A recent trip to Texas afforded a meal I never could have foreseen. Traditional Japanese yakitori interpreted through the lens of Texas barbecue is the theme of Kemuri Tatsu-Ya. This east Austin hotsp... → Read More
Steam Distillery mixes steampunk vibe with real-deal drinks and tasty bites
Craft distilling in Southern Oregon is picking up steam. Steam Distillery’s December debut brought a tasting room and small plates eatery to downtown Grants Pass. Similar in format to Medford’s Immort... → Read More
The Whole Dish blog: Observe Pi Day the British way
Today marks a mathematics-themed observation of Albert Einstein’s birthday. But what would a celebration be without pie? Pi Day has connected the calendar, mathematical constant 3.14 and delicious fil... → Read More
Miss Yoon offers chef-owner a chance at Korean-inspired reinvention
Miss Yoon may be a newcomer to Ashland’s Railroad District, but the chef-owner is no stranger. Rather than succumb to pandemic restrictions, Lynn Flattley saw a chance for reinvention. Her alter ego, ... → Read More
The Whole Dish blog: Gotta lotta lemons? Make piccata
It’s something of a joke, given my surname. But yes, I love lemons, particularly to counter the sweetness of desserts, featured in my latest column. The flavor also is essential in the gamut of savory... → Read More