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Bill Oakley

Bill Oakley

Bill Oakley is a food "personality" who can most often been found in the frozen pizza aisle at the Hawthorne Safeway. He is a regular on "The Food That Built America" and KATU's "Afternoon Live" and hosts ticketed dinner events nationwide. He served as head writer of "The Simpsons" back in the day and most notably wrote the "Steamed Hams" sketch.

Bill Oakley’s Got Stocking Stuffers for Everyone on Your List
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Bill Oakley’s Got Stocking Stuffers for Everyone on Your List

The Portland-based TV writer and food personality suggests perfect gifts for this time of year, for this part of the country, to be localized entirely within your kitchen.

By Bill OakleyDecember 16, 2025 at 5:02 pm PST
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