| By Diane Paulson, 61 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact. On October 13, bartenders from around the Portland area came together to compete for the title of “Iron Bartender” and to raise money for the Children’s Relief Nursery. At their disposal was some of Oregon’s finest distilled spirits, including ORGANIC … Continue reading Iron Bartender Seeks Greatness with ORGANIC NATION Spirits By Diane Paulson, 61 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  ORGANIC NATION is now distributed in Japan! This is all possible to the efforts of From Oregon With Love. Tei Gordan, Owner of From Oregon With Love, is dedicated to bringing the best spirits distilled in Oregon to the people of Japan. Next time … Continue reading ORGANIC NATION Spirits Abroad By Diane Paulson, 61 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  Dave Clark, of Thai Pepper fame, recently added a tasty concoction entitled “Gatsby”. Remember to Sip Locally, try a Gatsby out at Thai Pepper in their lovely bar and newly added Restaurant space and while you are there check out KOBE restaurant, their… Continue reading Dave Clark, Mixologist, Thai Pepper By Diane Paulson, 61 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact. Gigi La Rossa, is a great fan and supporter of ORGANIC NATION! She has even been known to make her own Bourbon Balls using some of our Bourbon that David created in 2008 with the helpful hands of Thomas McKenzie of Finger Lakes Distillery in NY. … Continue reading Gigi, Concierge` Extraordinaire @ Ashland Spring Hotel By Diane Paulson, 61 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  Cascade Peek Spirits and its Shareholders and Board Members sent Ann Curry, NBC’s newest Today Show Anchor, a bottle of each ORGANIC NATION gin and vodka. Ann grew up in Ashland, so we know and love her! To congratulate her on her promotion to th… Continue reading Ann Curry, NBC Today Show News Anchor By soar, 592 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  Organic Nation Spirits/Cascade Peak Spirits will be serving complementary tastes at the Bohemia Art Gallery 552 A St., Ashland from 12-4pm during the Taste of Ashland Festival on April 30 and May 1st. Continue reading Taste Handcrafted Organic Spirits at Bohemia Gallery during A Taste of Ashland By Diane Paulson, 61 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  SAVEUR Magazine recently did a tasting of American Craft Distilled Spirits. They were joined by Alexis Kahn, Director of Beverage Services at The French Culinary Institute in NYC and Ethan Kelley, founder of Drink Straight, to sample “… Continue reading American Craft Vodkas By Diane Paulson, 61 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  SAVEUR Magazine recently did a tasting of American Craft Distilled Spirits. They were joined by Alexis Kahn, Director of Beverage Services at The French Culinary Institute in NYC and Ethan Kelley, founder of Drink Straight, to sample “… Continue reading American Craft Vodkas By Diane Paulson, 61 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  Celery Cider1.5 oz. Organic Nation Vodka2 oz. apple ciderDash simple syrupPinch of celery salt3 dashes celery bittersJuice of one limeCombine all ingredients over ice, shake and strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a celery salt rim.D… Continue reading Celery Cider Cocktail By Diane Paulson, 61 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  Celery Cider1.5 oz. Organic Nation Vodka2 oz. apple ciderDash simple syrupPinch of celery salt3 dashes celery bittersJuice of one limeCombine all ingredients over ice, shake and strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a celery salt rim.D… Continue reading Celery Cider Cocktail |  DISCLOSURE: SOAR/Art Matters! has affiliate relationships with the providers of great products and services below. If you make a purchase from one of the sites below, it helps defray the cost of promoting Southern Oregon Artists, so please use our links!   Utrecht's online discounts have been updated, though the graphics remain the same. The link above saves 40% off your highest priced item (coupon code AP1), the one below gets you 15% off any order of $100 or more AND Free Shipping! (coupon code AP3)    Ashland artist Pegi Smith sells her art on Yessy.com - View her Yessy gallery hereNow thru April 30: 
Delphi's Annual Glass Bevel Sale - Save up to 40% OFF retail price! 1/2 OFF standard bevels when you buy the 60-piece box. Make a beautiful art book yourself with Blurb's online service. Artists Danna Tartaglia and Olivia Schemanski both self-published books featuring their art using Blurb. Check them out in SOAR's bookstore, then make one yourself!  ImageKind, a Cafepress company, now has an artist shop site you can join for free to sell your art online. Join the Imagekind community and start selling your art today CafePress lets you design a huge variety of products with your own art and sell them for a profit! A great way to gain more exposure for your work and make a few extra bucks. Janet London of London Hummingbird Arts and Hannah West, the founder of SOAR and Art Matters!, use CafePress to sell products with their own designs.  |
