CUL I NA R Y A BOUNTIFUL LANDSCAPE PRODUCES UNIQUE FLAVORS The farm-to-table movement might sound like trend in some places, but it’s just part of daily life in Southern Oregon. Established farms and creative chefs have long been making magic with what the land produced in this rich ecosystem. Now, it is almost impossible to find a restaurant that isn’t using local meats, cheeses, produce and more for their one-of-a-kind dishes. Creameries, orchards and farms deliver delicious local flavors to a community hungry for delectable meals. Fish from the rivers, crab from the sea, vegetables from the earth, wild game from the forests and organic meats from local ranches are all transformed into dishes prepared with creativity and love.
AMBER FRY MEDFORD
General Manager, Fry Family Farm Amber Fry moved to Southern Oregon in 1990 and spent her childhood working on the Fry Family Farm with her parents and siblings. Now, she is the general manager of the farm, where her kids sometimes work with her. Amber loves yoga, all kinds of plants, and especially loves cooking meals from scratch for her family.
Favorite Day Trip Union Creek is a beautiful quick getaway spot. There are a ton of great hikes and quiet spots to enjoy on the Rogue River. It just has so much to offer in a close range. There are a ton of waterfalls and scenic places, like Takelma Gorge and the Avenue of Boulders.
Hidden Gem Just up from Lithia Park is a wonderful collection of boulders known to locals as the Acid Castles. It’s about two miles from downtown Ashland and has some of the best views of the city and surrounding areas. It’s a steep hike but short enough that our four-year-old has no problem with it.
We love to head up the backside of Mount Ashland in the summer and hike. There are so many great trails and we really enjoy being able to experience bits of the Pacific Crest Trail. There are amazing views and the trails are kid friendly. Fry Family Farm Store
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