A Baghlan cheese project in Afganistan

Afghanistan, Baghlan Cheese Factory

This is totally something I want to learn more about!!! very cool. Anyone with info please email me at dinerbosschina@gmail.com.

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28 March 2007 | Baghlan Cheese Factory Inaugurated

Deputy Minister for Agriculture Jawad opened the Baghlan Cheese Factory in Industrial Baghlan on 28 March. The cheese factory project was implemented by the Dutch Committee for Afghanistan (DCA) and funded by the Government of the Netherlands.

The cheese factory project was part of a bigger project to rehabilitate the dairy sector in the province of Baghlan. The Netherlands established an ISAF-PRT in Pol-e Khomri, capital of Baghlan, from 2004 until 2006.

Wednesday's Wines, McMinnville Oregon

File under BRILLIANT! This little wine and cheese shop (plus other things) focuses on wines in the $15 - $20 range and local cheeses. The name means a shop for the wine you might drink in the middle of the week.

From the cheese counter (called Abbie & Oliver's Artisan Cheeses) we tried the Caveman Blue from southern Oregon and it was so worth the price. Truley a world class blue. Sharp and acidic with a shovel of the farm still in it...... Heaven.

Tuesday-Thursday, Noon to 5:30 pm
Friday-Saturday, Noon to 6:30 pm
Sunday & Monday, Closed

We're located at The corner of 3rd Street and Cowls (250 NE 3rd St) McMinnville, OR 97128.

Phone: (503) 857-5665

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Review for the cheese shop

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The View Point Inn, Corbett, Oregon

The Columbia gorge area in Oregon has a bunch of things going on. Followers of this blog will remember that I came very close to purchasing a hotel on the other side of Columbia river a short while ago. Not going through on that particular project hasn't dampened my enthusiasm for the area at all. Further my prediction that the area's wine and eco tourism industry would prove resilient this year despite the financial down turn and a few big failures of key properties that were poorly financed is proving to be true. People possibly are choosing vacation and tourism destinations that are closer to home.

This isn't a review of the View Point Inn. I was only there for a few moments, only tried two menu items from the lunch menu and didn't take pics of the interior. My brief encounter with their food gave me the impression that the focus right now is on keeping the cost down. Lunch prices were very reasonable. The brunch menu looks fantastic and is still very affordable. Nothing on the menu for more than $24 and the average price is in the teens.

As a point of interest, the View Point Inn is where they filmed a lot of the movie Twilight...

The attention to detail in the restoration of this historic inn is as inspiring as the spectacular views of the Columbia river one gets while there. A walk through the restaurant and a sit on the patio is a very impressive experience.

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About The View Point Inn

The View Point Inn is quite possibly the most charming, romantic and elegant place on earth. This 1924 Nationally Registered Oregon landmark boasts a rustic upscale charm with a dramatic panoramic view of the entire Columbia River Gorge. The historic boutique hotel and fine dining restaurant is nestled high on a bluff overlooking the majestic Columbia River with breathtaking sunsets and the sparkling evening lights of Portland and Vancouver.

Only 22 miles from downtown Portland, this fairy tale Tudor Arts and Craft style inn is perfect for any event any time of year. Located in the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, the inn offers a unique blend of mother nature, culture and civilization. Surrounded by forest, flowers and sunshine or raising a toast next to a roaring fireplace and everything in between, we can accommodate you and all your guests in style inside or out whatever the weather or season — Summer, Winter, Spring or Fall.

The View Point Inn is a graceful step back in time. The 30 x 60 Crown Point Dining Room still has the original (Timberline Lodge lighting designer) Fred Baker chandeliers and wall sconces. There is a huge Rumford designed fireplace to warm up and toast by in the cooler months. The Crown Point Dining room has five French doors which magically open west on to the Sunset Veranda. The glass enclosed 60 foot long veranda looks out to glorious sunsets over the Gorge. A long walkway, connecting the Sunset Veranda to the garden fountain, invites you to stroll to the expansive panoramic view point. This romantic setting lends itself to a simple gourmet dinner for two or a large scale banquet, private party or wedding.*

Special event options can be tailored to your heart’s desire. For example, our popular Roosevelt Suite is perfect for a private dinner party, honeymoon or weekend get-away. Stay overnight and enjoy your intimate soiree overlooking the Gorge, linger by the private upstairs fireplace after dinner, draw a hot bath in the claw tub and luxuriously soak into dreamland before retiring. Enjoy our complimentary continental breakfast or have our chef create a breakfast tailored to your sensibilities and taste buds. Your imagination, our event coordinator and executive chef can create the perfect size menu and celebration for an unforgettable experience.

Our fine dining restaurant serves lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. We are a reservation only property that seats up to 125 people. The Crown Point Dining Room books out quickly for dinner, Sunday brunch, private parties, banquets, and weddings. We have five distinct overnight lodging rooms and gift shop with items from the Northwest and all around the world.

Are you an avid outdoor fan? Bicycling, hiking and wind surfing await you. The View Point Inn is nearby the famous Crown Point Vista House, Multnomah Falls and the town of Hood River. For a more detailed description see What's Nearby.The Inn is the quintessential European getaway right here in Oregon. An oasis of civilization amidst the glorious natural setting of the Columbia River Gorge. The right setting for any occasion any time of year, nearby everything you could possibly imagine. Whether a private dinner party in our Roosevelt Suite or a grand birthday, anniversary, wedding or family reunion. The View Point Inn is the perfect destination place for any event!

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