As we approach harvest, hazelnut growers are busy cleaning up their orchard floors to achieve a smooth surface prior to nut fall. Flail mowing or scraping helps to reduce leaves, sticks and other detritus that makes up the majority of the cleaning fees at the wash station. Growers in rocky areas can either use specialized […]
The Deconnick family started their farming operation in 1953 in the French Prairie region South of St Paul, Oregon. Their farm in the early days mainly consisted of Kentucky bluegrass and wheat. As the years went on, they moved to perennial ryegrass, tall fescue, bentgrass, as well as clover. In 2009 they started planting hazelnuts […]
With just about a year in operation, we are busy planning for the new harvest year. The challenges of starting a plant with new equipment and a new team have given us a great list of lesson’s learned and are working through them to ensure that we improve our processes and increase efficiencies. Here at […]
by Chef Jessica Ritter Champion, Co-owner Wild Pear Restaurant & Catering and Ritter’s Housemade Foods. It’s it Grilling Season and this recipe goes well with so many grilled meats and vegetables. Hazelnut-Mint Pesto: ¼ cup chopped, toasted hazelnuts, deskinned 1 ½ cups packed fresh mint leaves, rinsed and dried ½ cup fresh parsley, rinsed and […]
NEED HAZELNUTS? Buy online at www.oregonorchard.com
Need Hazelnuts? Buy online at www.oregonorchard.com
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup white sugar 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups ground hazelnuts 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C ). In a large bowl, cream […]
Ingredients 1 cup hazelnuts 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup hazelnut liqueur, such as Frangelico 2/3 cup dry sherry 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon zest 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1/3 cup canola or peanut oil 4 (4 ounce) fillets King or Chinook salmon 1 tablespoon lemon […]
Directions In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook beans 3 to 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add olive oil, lemon zest, hazelnuts, salt and pepper. Beans may be made 1 day ahead, chilled and covered. Reheat beans, preferably in a microwave. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fresh […]
Ingredients Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 1 (19.5 ounce) package Pillsbury® Mocha Fudge Brownie Mix or Pillsbury® Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix 1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil 1/4 cup water2 large eggs 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk 2/3 cup Jif® Mocha Cappuccino Flavored Hazelnut […]
