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e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Oregon Gulch fire 11,000 acres and growing Changing winds saved Pinehurst Inn from Oregon Gulch fire Medford police have arrested a second arsonist Oregon Gulch Fire grows to 6,300 acres July beats heat record Crime, Courts and Emergency Services 5,000-acre wildfire forces evacuations in Greensprings Emergency Services Man cited for DUII after drifting into an oncoming lane of Interstate 5 and hitting a truck head-on Two-bit crime spree yields $866 in quarters Community blog: ARSON-FROM WORRY TO RELIEF Politics and Elections Medford council veterans plan exit Former colleagues laud Atiyeh's 'practical' leadership Former sheriff candidate is let go Education Migrant student numbers soar $21 million Science Building upgrades begin at SOU Eagle Point district mulls fate of Trail school SOU Provost James Klein plans to retire Poverty standard hurts Central Point schools State news Nation - World Obituaries Don Mallaghan Ethel Iris McCoy Margaret Elizabeth Powell Van Lynn LaMaster Jack Jerry Ansures (Tooter) Weather Photo Galleries Videos Sports Latest Stories Another decent start for Tiger Lynch ends holdout with Seahawks Coach Riley prepares Beavers for fall camp Coaches rank UO fourth in first poll Flurry of trades prior to deadline Varsity 541 College Sports Coach Riley prepares Beavers for fall camp Mannion, Beavers look to close the gap Riley's coaching longevity bucks the trend in Pac-12 His own Gary Payton Beavers hope new diet plans give them bite Pro Sports Judge OKs record-setting $2B sale of Clippers Recovered from illness, Serena ready for return Darvish, Rangers drop Yanks Even after payday, Seattle's Sherman hungry as ever Fists flying at Philly practices Community Sports LOCAL REPORT Cowden, Hunt power Mavericks in win Medford Mustangs stay hot LOCAL REPORT Rogues come up short against Bells Business Latest Stories Blog: Part 2: How to Stay Cool in 100 Degree Weather Avista requests rate hike of 9.7% Blog: Study finds Oregon's exports slow to recover Contractor sweep nets 34 violations in S. 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Dining India Palace Taco Riendo Uber Herbal Coquina Restaurant Home State BBQ Tempo Videos Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obituaries TV Listings Movie Listings Oregon Outdoors Oregon Healthy Living Nominate your favorite! Daily headlines via email Find your next car! Things to do How can we help you today? See the latest deals! FOOD The latest food and wine news, recipes, restaurant reviews, dinner ideas and more. The latest food and wine news, recipes, restaurant reviews, dinner ideas and more. Community blog: Ways with watermelon span summer months Updated at 9:44 AM There�s no trick to eating summer�s sweet, juicy watermelons, as Doreen Bradshaw pointed out in this week�s A la Carte. The owner of Seven Oaks Farm in Central Point keeps a bowl of chilled watermelon wedges in her refrigerator to keep her cool as she traverses the farm�s fields and country store all summer. But [...] What's in a wine's name? In Italy, it can get complicated Updated Jul 30, 2014 at 8:27 PM "Italy is the most complex wine-growing region in the world," says Brian Larky, founder of Dalla Terra, an importer of Italian wines. "In California, you've got — what? — five, eight, 10 major growing regions," he says, "but in Italy... Dive into a big bowl of cold soup Updated Jul 30, 2014 at 8:26 PM The sun is blazing. The sweat is dripping. The air feels as if it is sticking to your skin. DANCIN days are here again Updated Jul 30, 2014 at 8:25 PM It's all about the pinot noir and the chardonnay at DANCIN Vineyard. Ripe & Ready: Melon season is here Updated Jul 30, 2014 at 10:39 AM Long before sweet corn, Seven Oaks Farm sweetened summertime with watermelons. Community blog: Strawberries, apples make jams just right Updated Jul 30, 2014 at 12:38 PM Peaches, blackberries and even local apples are starting to dictate food preservers� plans. The biannual peach-canning spree with my mother-in-law is slated for Friday. But that hasn�t kept her from filling the freezer with other local fruits,... Class covers small-batch jams and marmalades Posted Jul 23, 2014 at 2:00 AM An inventory of home-canned goods coincided with Kathleen Crawford's critical look at her diet. In both areas, the Master Food Preserver says she saw plenty of room for improvement. Summer veggies get their due on the grill Posted Jul 23, 2014 at 2:00 AM Of all the foods we grill on perfect summer days, vegetables rank among the most exciting. Perhaps it's because the grill so thoroughly transforms everything from bland eggplant to plain-old potatoes and squash into new, richly flavored, smoky... Gewurztraminer: This historic grape is like no other Posted Jul 23, 2014 at 2:00 AM The white wine grape gewurztraminer is a world of its own. How grilling brings out the aroma of oxazoles Updated Jul 16, 2014 at 6:17 PM You've probably been doing some barbecuing lately. Approximately 80 percent of U.S. households own a grill or smoker, and the Fourth of July is the most popular occasion to use it, according to a 2013 survey by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue... Throwing a summer party: The theme's the thing Updated Jul 16, 2014 at 6:17 PM On a sunny Saturday in mid-May, Caitlin Moran kicked off summer early, with friends, cocktails and a busy grill. 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