A Eugene/Springfield original dating back to the 1970’s, Toby's Family Foods is best known for their tofu pate. But let’s not forget their line of delicious salad dressings! Beyond the obvious tasty topping to your favorite tossed salad, Toby’s Family Foods salad dressings (along with their tofu dips) have many delicious uses in the dining … Continue reading Toby’s Family Foods | Springfield, Oregon
Month: January 2023
Cast Iron Cooking over the Fire!
One of the most anticipated activities of sunny weather is always getting back to cooking over the fire! Cast iron is especially versatile and handy in outdoor cooking and we try to bring our castiron skillets with us on any overnight adventure in the PNW. That being said, backyard cooking is a perfect place for … Continue reading Cast Iron Cooking over the Fire!
Libations | Recipe Development
Did you know Marshall specializes in recipe development that includes distilled spirts, microbrews and vintner’s special releases? His expertise with flavors extends to liquors and more. Watch as he highlights your brand, draws out your unique flavors and product as well as builds a customer base invested in your creation. Distilleries, Wineries, and Breweries might … Continue reading Libations | Recipe Development
Spicing it up with Spiceology
For a chef, spices are a careful balance of nuances and originality. Spiceology offers us a combination of both! We have had more fun with spices such as Purple Haze and Dukkah than any traditional ethic seasoning palette we’ve found those far. If you’ve not had a chance, try out their sampling packages. They give … Continue reading Spicing it up with Spiceology
Special Events
When it comes to the culinary centerpiece, Marshall’s imaginative creations range from family-style and grazing meals to over-the-fire cooking and buffets. Maybe you only need help at the planning stage of your event? Or you are looking for the help of a professional host, wedding coordinator or private chef for the Big Day? Either way … Continue reading Special Events
Castiron Venison ~ an Upriver Tradition
Much like cast-iron, venison has been a part of the Eck menu for generations, often a result of a family hunt and a need to stock the freezer for winter. Upriver, hunting was as essential as working when it came to keeping your family fed. It’s been a while since we’ve gone hunting in this … Continue reading Castiron Venison ~ an Upriver Tradition
Fresh Pasta
Boy, what a difference fresh noodles make in the quality of a meal?!? If you’ve not tried to make noodles from scratch, don’t worry. They’re not as hard as you might imagine;) Lots of floor, too many egg yolks and a little bit of oil and water, and you,too, can make fresh pasta. No special … Continue reading Fresh Pasta
Outdoor Cooking, the Jeep & the Nevada Desert
Somewhere close to Reno, Nevada, off-road adventures in the Jeep included some over the fire, cast iron cookin’!
Mckenzie Castiron Cooking 