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Aperitivo

Cheese and charcuterie shop

Create, write and photograph recipes using products sold in the shop

• “Paella” Nachos

• ‘Nduja Butternut Squash Ravioli with Maple Brown Butter and Speck

• Roasted Cauliflower Mac & La Tur

• Cheesy Bacon Potato Nests

• Chèvre Green Chile Breakfast Tostadas

• Napa Cabbage Salad

• Pesto Bianco Stuffed Dates

SpitJack

Whole-animal rotisserie cooking

Develop and photograph meat-centric recipes centered around SpitJack rubs

• Confit Turkey Legs with Shallots

• Sous Vide Turkey Breast

• Turkey Schnitzel with Sauerkraut Tartar Sauce

• Crown Roast Pork with New Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, White Onions and Smoky Romesco Sauce

The Lore

Food Blog

Telling stories through food: Create, write and photograph recipes

• Where I Eat In Grand Rapids

• Mascarpone and Passion Fruit Dessert Cups

• Sunchoke and Crispy Lemon Soup

• Chicken Bundles

• Watercress and Arugula Salad

• Cheesy Pesto Carrot Tart

• Rhubarb & Goat Cheese Galettes

• Spring Salmon Tostadas with Labneh

99vines

Oregon Wine Travel Blog

Write blog posts about wine basics, varietals, and other topics related to Oregon wine

• Get to Know the Signature Grape of Oregon | Pinot Noir

• Riesling | The Hidden Gem of Oregon Wine

• Learn the Basics | Oregon Chardonnay

• Oregon Wine 101 | American Viticultural Areas

• How To Taste Wine | The Basics

• Look Before You Drink

• Final Step in Tasting | Drink & Think

• Pinot Gris | Oregon’s Best Value

• Oregon’s Secret Ingredient | Terroir

• Exercise Your Olfactory Muscles

• Pinot Noir Food Pairings

• What To Drink This Spring