I wouldn’t blame a Pacific Northwest newcomer for not appreciating hazelnuts. They’re an acquired taste. Not as extreme a project as sushi or single-malt Scotch, of course. But speaking as a relative ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this image provided by Lee Reich shows hazelnut plants in New Paltz, NY. In late summer, gardeners, squirrels, chipmunks ...

Things are getting nutty around my garden. Literally. The squirrels have been doing a lot of nut planting, mostly black walnuts, and I’ve joined in the game by removing excess seedlings, letting just ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rows of hazelnut trees at the Oregon State University North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Aurora. The question: Why ...

When considering availability, there’s a tendency to put Oregon filberts, or hazelnuts, into the ”year-round” category. Which is generally correct, thanks to controlled-atmosphere storage, excellent ...

A new report breaks down how generational tastes, regional preferences, and texture cravings shape the country’s snacking habits — from crunchy favorites to sweeter picks.

Things are getting nutty around my garden. Literally. The squirrels have been doing a lot of nut planting, mostly black walnuts, and I’ve joined in the game by removing excess seedlings, letting just ...

This is part of a weekly series answering "Why is that?" questions about Salem and the Mid-Valley. The question: Why does the Oregon state nut have two names? We have the answer. But first, a little ...

Things are getting nutty around my garden. Literally. The squirrels have been doing a lot of nut planting, mostly black walnuts, and I've joined in the game by removing excess seedlings, letting just ...