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Cheese of the Month: Green Dirt Farm's Garlic Herb Sheep's Milk Cheese

Cheese of the Month: Green Dirt Farm's Garlic Herb Sheep's Milk Cheese

Our cheese of the month for April is a creamy, spreadable garlic herb sheep's milk cheese from Green Dirt Farms. This delicious cheese has garlic notes combined with a lovely mixture of lovage, chives, and parsley.  This cheese is extremely versatile and pairs well with IPAs, dried figs, and roasted red peppers.  Add it to your weekly delivery with some crusty bread or crackers for a great snack! 

How to Make the Perfect Prime Rib Roast

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If you're not sure how to cook this majestic piece of meat, we have a quick guide on how to put the perfect prime rib on the table this holiday season.

Helping Veterans and Their Families – Alpenrose Delivers Bloomfest Tulips; 100% Proceeds Benefit Easterseals Oregon

Helping Veterans and Their Families – Alpenrose Delivers Bloomfest Tulips; 100% Proceeds Benefit Easterseals Oregon

Alpenrose and Easterseals Oregon are teaming up once again for Bloomfest, a critical fundraising event. This year, 100% of tulip proceeds through Alpenrose Home Delivery will support housing assistance for Veterans experiencing homelessness. From April 1-15, anyone in the Portland metro area (including SW Washington) can sign up for Alpenrose home delivery service and order tulips for delivery right to their doorstep.  

Smokey Blue Cheese Wedge Salad

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This extra fresh wedge salad, featuring our cheese of the month: Rogue Creamery Smokey Blue Cheese, takes 5 minutes to make and is chock full of healthy ingredients that are sure to help you "Spring Forward" when Daylight Saving Time arrives on March 12th.  

Cheese of the Month: March

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The Cheese of the Month for March is Rogue River Smokey Blue Cheese, the world's first smoked blue cheese. Get tasting notes, pairing recommendations, and a tasty recipe.

Easy Mezze Salad

Easy Mezze Salad

Inspired by a colorful mezze spread, we took many of the delicious elements and combined them into a hearty bowl.

Upside-Down Citrus Cake

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You’ve heard of a pineapple upside-down cake, but what about a citrus upside-down cake? This recipe features everything you love about the retro classic – a layer of candied fruit and soft, tender vanilla cake – and gives it a zesty twist by using citrus instead of pineapple. 

Green Shakshuka With Avocado and Lime 

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A fun and easy adaption of the classic North African dish, this recipe features perfectly poached eggs nestled in a flavorful, vibrant green sauce. It's perfect for your next one-pan brunch or dinner. 

Cheese of the Month: February

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The Cheese of the Month for February is Marin French Petite Truffle Brie, an elegant triple crème specked with real black truffles imported from France. Get tasting notes, pairing recommendations, and tips on how to create the perfect charcuterie board.

The Organic Citrus Box: Delivering a Dose of Sunshine to Your Porch Box

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In collaboration with Organically Grown Company, this newly curated produce box will take you on a delicious citrus tour. Rotating every few weeks, each box will feature different organic varieties as they are harvested at their peak. See what's inside the first box, get tasting notes, and more!