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A new book on the magic of Hayward Field and Oregon track arrived in bookstores around Eugene this week. The idea — that had been in the back of noted photojournalist Rich Clarkson’s mind for years — came to life after a successful pitch to Nike’s Phil Knight. “Track Town, USA” was photographed Clarkson and Brian Lanker, written by Kenny Moore and included many photographs made by The Register-Guard’s staff photographers during the last 25 years, including Paul Carter, Kevin Clark, Brian Davies, Wayne Eastburn, Andy Nelson, George Millener, Chris Pietsch and Joe Wilkins III. Register-Guard Sports Editor Ron Bellamy wrote…

Eliot’s basketball game at César E. Chávez Elementary School in Eugene.

You probably aren't thinking ahead about what to do with all that leftover turkey that will be staring at you from the refrigerator at the end of next week. So what will you do after a few turkey sandwiches? African Peanut Turkey Soup could be a welcome change from the traditional Thanksgiving leftovers. It has rich flavor with a bite of cayenne. How much of a bite is up to you. I like it with cornbread, but warmed tortillas are good here, too. It could also be served over a bed of rice or couscous. A few notes: I always use…

Cauliflower isn't a vegetable that gets a lot of attention. It's white. It's crunchy. It's on the bland side. It's good under a cheese sauce or pickled, but otherwise, you don't hear much about it. This overlooked vegetable gets its chance to shine when combined with other vegetables and aromatic spices and herbs. I learned this dish from a Frenchman, which is why it is called Vegetables à la Greque (pronounced grek). I don't know what they call it in Greece, if it is even made in Greece. Don't be afraid of the spices and the raisins. The dish really comes…