Baker City and the Oregon Trail

If you're interested in history, Baker City is a gem. Make dinner reservations and stay the night at the recently renovated Geiser Grand Hotel, originally built in 1889. Must haves are the Oregon-grown steak and the Mushroom Marsala. The bar makes an excellent Mojito, as well.

Start your tour of the area with a walking tour through Baker City to see some of the historic buildings in the area.

Next, head to the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, stopping along the way to see wagon ruts (pay attention to the markers on the side of the road and you won't miss them).

If you have some time, drive out past Richland to Hell's Canyon.

Other things to check out in the area: Sumpter, Anthony Lakes and here's a terrific article on Tripadvisor.

Originally written Jun2009.

Vegetarian Entrees & Pasta Dishes

Main Dishes
- Black Bean & Quinoa Veggie Burgers (contains egg)
- Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchiladas (contains nightshade)
- Caramelized Cauliflower & Mushroom Casserole (contains egg, gluten-free, nightshade-free)
- Chickpea Curry-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (vegan)
- Crispy Quinoa Bake (make with veggie stock, gluten-free)
- Garlic & Thyme Quinoa Patties (contains egg)
- Gnocchi with Roasted Cauliflower
- Grits with Creamed Cashews (vegan)
- Hawaiian Sloppy Joe's (vegan)
- Lentils with Egg and Greens (contains egg)
- Lentil Loaf with Balsamic Glaze (vegan, gluten-free, nightshade-free)
- Loaded Quinoa Veggie Burgers (vegan)
- Mushroom Turnovers with Sour Cream
- Parmesan Spinach Quinoa with Pine Nuts
- Red Quinoa Bowl with Swiss Chard & Egg (contains egg, gluten-free)
- Roasted Spaghetti Squash (gluten-free, nightshade-free)
- Spring Vegetable Farrotto (make with veggie stock)
- Vegetable Tamale Pies (gluten-free)

Pasta Dishes
- Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese (skip the bacon)
- Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese with Golden Bread Crumbs
- Cheesy Butternut Squash Cavatappi Bake (skip the bacon)
- Miso Walnut Soba Noodles (vegan, gluten-free, nightshade-free)
- Mushroom Pasta Sauce (make with veggie stock instead of chicken)
- No Tomato Sauce for Pasta (vegan, gluten-free, nightshade-free)
- Quinoa Spinach Mac & Cheese
- Sweet Potato Surprise (vegan, can be made gluten-free)

For more a more vegetarian recipes, look HERE