Oregon Hazelnut Country

Book excerpt: Among the treasures of Oregon's fabulous Willamette Valley are orchards producing over 99% of the domestic hazelnut crop. Now, popular Oregon food columnist and cookbook author Jan Roberts-Dominguez inspires us with over 150 recipes for savoring this delectable nut. From casual appetizers, unique side dishes and simple suppers to elegant entrees and desserts, you will see how wonderfully simple it is to take your cooking to a new level with the help of hazelnuts. Along the way you'll enjoy a look inside the local hazelnut industry, and meet some of the marvelous people responsible for producing the best hazelnuts in the world.