A Eugene treat that's fun to eat: Luna & Larry's Organic Coconut Bliss Ice Cream.

According to the birth certificate...

For those who swear by it, yerba mate is more than just tea; it’s a cultural symbol that people of all ages, genders, and social classes enjoy.

Ladies, ordering a drink or two in the States won’t warrant attention, but in Peru it may give you the reputation of being a “bad woman.”

"Here. Smell this,” says Emilee Turcott, a University of Oregon senior, as she leans over the top of her countertop garden and plucks something from a plant close to the front. The crisp aroma of what she explains is an Italian basil plant fills the small and petite kitchen. “Smells good, doesn’t it?”