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Gluten-free salmon and spiral pasta cooking with herbs in a skillet on a home stovetop.

Going Gluten-Free in Oregon? Market of Choice Makes It Delicious.

If you’re newly gluten-free, welcome to the club—membership includes great snacks, excellent pancakes, and the occasional moment of staring at a menu like it’s written in ancient runes. Don’t worry. You’re not alone, and you definitely don’t have to give up delicious food. In fact, thanks to Oregon’s vibrant community of gluten-free makers (many of which you’ll find right here at Market of Choice), going gluten-free has never tasted better.

A lineup of colorful zero-proof and alcohol-removed beverages arranged on a glossy black surface, including canned mocktails, botanical sodas, non-alcoholic beers, and alcohol-removed wines. Some of the featured beverages are made in Oregon, and perfect for your Dry January goals.

Kickstart the Year with an Alcohol-Free January

Join the alcohol-free January movement with a wide range of zero-proof drink options at Market of Choice.

Woman dressed in a cozy winter hat, scarf, and mittens standing outdoors with eyes closed and arms open, enjoying a peaceful moment in the fresh winter air.

Winter Wellness Tips for Whole-Body Health

Staying healthy through the colder months can be tricky — between shorter days, chilly weather, and the usual round of colds and flus (hello, winter!), it’s easy to feel a little run down. That’s why this season is all about slowing down, recharging, and being extra kind to your body and mind.

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Oregon made products on a festive table display, including plushies, stemware, mugs, candle holders, fresh wreaths, flowers, tea, hot sauce, toffee, caramel corn and nut butters.

Gift Local: Your Guide to Buying Locally Made Gifts for the Holidays

It’s no secret that some of the best sauces, foods, crafts, and innovative products on the market are made here in Oregon. And the holidays are a great time to support local makers by sharing the best of the best with those you love.

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Thanksgiving feast spread from Market of Choice featuring roasted turkey, glazed ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, Brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, salad, and festive fall décor.

Easy Holiday Entertaining Ideas

Need ideas for easy holiday entertaining? Find recipes, tips, and more at Market of Choice to make your celebrations a success.

Little Helpers in the Kitchen: Kid-Friendly Cooking for Thanksgiving

Little Helpers in the Kitchen: Kid-Friendly Cooking for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is all about family, food, and creating memories, and that includes memories made in the kitchen. Inviting kids to help with the holiday meal accomplishes at least one of two goals: one, teaching kids to cook, and two, helping kids explore new foods. Plus, with a little planning, their “help” can actually make your prep easier.

Local maker in meadow holding their product, bloom plant tonic.

Why Localvores Love Market of Choice

We all know food tastes best when it’s fresh. There’s nothing like the bite of an apple plucked from the tree or the crunch of a carrot shortly after it’s pulled from the loamy earth. Fruits and vegetables harvested at the peak of ripeness not only taste great, but they’re full of nutrients.

Thanksgiving spread

Oregon on the Table: A Locally Sourced Thanksgiving

There’s something extra special about gathering around the Thanksgiving table when the food in front of you was grown, raised, baked, or crafted right here in Oregon.

Cup of reishi mushroom tea with dried reishi mushrooms on a wooden table.

A Local Guide to Mushroom Supplements: Nature’s Powerhouses from the Pacific Northwest

Mushrooms are more than just tasty umami bombs—they’re loaded with compounds like beta-glucans, antioxidants, and adaptogens that support everything from immunity to mental clarity.