Jars of pickles, jam and other preserves line the shelves of Heather Arndt Anderson's pantry on September 12, 2024. Anderson is the food writer and culinary historian behind OPB's Superabundant newsletter.
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It’s that time of year when many Oregonians are enjoying an abundance of garden produce. “Evergreen” host Jenn Chávez learned about making blackberry jam and got some advice on what to do with her own garden peppers from Heather Arndt Anderson, the food writer and culinary historian behind OPB’s Superabundant newsletter. OPB’s Crystal Ligori offers us a window into the history of Oregon’s fish canning industry as well as its future. And we get to visit ōkta farm, where food preservation is key to one restaurant’s farm-to-table model.
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Editor’s note: Shortly after publication, ōkta restaurant announced it had closed, but said the farm and larder will continue their work.
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