Buying Local

[EnricoV]

Even if a company's products might be manufactured overseas, I still consider them local companies, and will choose them over a "national" brand. Having a headquarters nearby, being associated with Oregon, are all good reasons to give them my dollar.

Some items, not mentioned, though are:

Moonstruck chocolates (yum!)
Baggallini -- who makes my favorite expandable bags to tuck away in my suitcase when I travel
Tazo teas
Leatherman -- knives and tools
Hanna Anderson -- clothing, primarily for children. Wonderfully soft cotton. The kids loved them.
Kershaw knives
Gardenburger used to be, but the sold out. I'm not sure where they make them, now.

[haggardhouseelf]

Originally Posted by PNW-type-gal

Nancy's makes the BEST sour cream. Their cottage cheese is not my favorite, though.

Also don't forget Bob's Red Mill over in Oregon City - you can tour the building and everything. Some of the grains they grind might not be local, but they are a fabulous resource for very fresh specialty flours, grains, rice, etc.

Love Bob's!

[haggardhouseelf]

... and if you're just after local companies... how about some Monster Cookies (29496 Airport Road in Eugene)? I also used to have a thing for the Wha Guru Chews... when I was pregnant with our first son I bought those by the case!

[Smiled]

Can't forget Josephsons' Smokehouse in Astoria. A great place to stop in for some smoked fish (many varieties) and take a walk down to the river to eat it.

[dsh1127]

Originally Posted by Hawk J

Sometimes when i go into Grants Pass i see around town a few farmers selling strawberries out of their pickups in parking lots. They are big, sweet & delicious................................... .................

Oh, I have seen those and thought about picking some up, but never have. Now that I see your rave reviews, I might have to try them!!

[Hawk J]

fer several lustrums we've bought lots of good stuff at Grange Co-op in Grants Pass........................................ ................................ ...................................... .....they moved to New Spot, looks like..............


Grange Co-op - Grants Pass Store


i think they still have a farmer's produce market every Saturday behind the main Post Office..................................... ...........................

[Silverfall]

I just saw Moose Munch and thought of this thread. What about Harry and Davids? They have those gift packs and such. They were founded in Medford I think...