Food and Dining

The History of Christmas Treats

Data suggests the candy cane goes back to 1670, when the Cologne Cathedral choirmaster in Germany needed to quiet down his choir boys during the Living Creche ceremony (live nativity scene).

Abella: Italian Food At It’s Finest

Italian food is one of those cuisines that you can never get enough of, so Executive Chef and General Manager of Abella Italian Kitchen Ryan Tull shares some of his most decadent menu options with us.
The Antipasto Platter is a great way to begin your Italian feast. It comes with seasonal selections of artisanal cheeses, local charcuterie, fresh fruit, dried fruit, mixed olives, crostini, a seasonal dipping sauce, and various pickled peppers.

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner

This Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe is made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. You have such a variety of seasonings in this marinade.

Taste Of The Town: Oki Sushi

Better get ready Wilsonville, and start getting those chop-stick fingers back in shape because there is a brand new Kaiten-Sushi style restaurant in town. What is Kaiten-Sushi? Well it translates to “rotating sushi” and in Japan, where it originated, it’s described as a fast-food style of sushi served on conveyor belts that run throughout the restaurant, from which customers can select their choices.

Jamba: Famous Flavors

Stopping in for breakfast? Try the Turkey Sausage ‘N Cheese Breakfast Wrap, which is made with a tortilla, scrambled egg whites, turkey sausage crumbles, cheddar cheese, and American cheese flavored spread. If you find yourself stopping at Jamba more often than not in order to satisfy that craving, don’t worry about your wallet. You can save some money by asking them about their rewards program that gets you discounts with banana points.