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Better late than never, right? Summer, that is, and all the foods with which we associate the season. Owing to the impact of late storms and fluctuating temperatures, local farmers’ most reliable summer crops are just now starting to fill market stalls and CSA boxes. What does all of this mean for you, your kitchen, and your belly? It’s time to take full advantage of the flavors of late summer by sourcing your goods close more...
It’s no surprise that Storm Large was one of the judges at Kenny and Zuke’s recent citywide pickle competition; pickles are the new rock stars of the local rustic food scene. Forget whole-animal and think whole-garden; pickling is a great way to preserve seasonal fruit and vegetable bounty. And for the inquisitive, the playful, and the adventurous, there’s the appeal of the fact that you can pickle just about anything, more...
Event date: Jul 30, 2011
Event location: North Killingsworth Street, between Concord and Greeley
Join us for Overlook Village’s 3rd Annual Celebration, Killingsworth Street Fair! Saturday, July 30, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Three music stages, vendors, popular dog costume contest, a kid’s corner, raffle for spa services and great food and drink provided by the businesses on North Killingsworth. more...
As summer finally arrives in Portland with glorious sunny days and uninterrupted blue skies, it’s time for Portlanders to make some tough decisions about how to best enjoy our blissful bit of summertime. Neighborhoods Notes did some rough research and tedious taste-testing to provide you with a short list of the best ice cream in town for the perfect accompaniment to a warm July afternoon. If you haven’t tried an ice cream more...
Remember when Portland was sunny by June? Yeah, neither do we. But let’s look on the bright side (hah!): This kind of weather is the perfect complement to hearty Old World cookery, which is enjoying a revival on the PDX foodie circuit. Aside from being delicious, it also syncs well with Portland’s progressive dining scene. Rustic Eastern European fare championed the sustainable farming, local ingredients, and whole-animal more...
Spring is a tricky season in the Pacific Northwest, holding onto winter cloud and cold while allowing some glimpses of warm sun to peek through. The local food menu reflects this contrast, with winter crops coming to market at the height of their flavor and early spring crops making their first appearance. Just as you may be confused about whether to wear short sleeves or a heavy coat, accessing the array of local seasonal foods can be more...
If you yearn to eat seasonal, local foods while also deepening the impact of your purchasing power so that it directly supports the work of local farmers, you may want to consider becoming a member of a CSA. A CSA, which stands for community-supported agriculture, allows individuals and families to directly invest in a local farm by purchasing shares of the farm’s harvest. In return for your subscription, you get a box, basket or more...
A food-buying club (FBC) is just what it sounds like: a group of people getting together to purchase food. There are several reasons to join or start an FBC, the most obvious of which is the increased buying power provided by a collective. By purchasing items directly from farmers and vendors, an FBC avoids the overhead costs that drive up retail prices. Members also benefit from greater choice and flexibility, enhanced freshness and more...
Eating locally, sustainably and seasonally can often seem daunting, especially in winter. By January, having eaten through all the Hubbard squash and home-canned tomatoes in storage, you're kind of tired of potatoes, and you inexplicably find yourself craving bell peppers and cucumbers—both months out of season. Want to know the local secrets to fighting mid-winter's food doldrums? With a little planning and some new more...
Unless you grow all your own food and haven’t visited a supermarket or a food co-op for quite a while, you have doubtlessly noticed two short words now appearing on the packages of both new and familiar items as you stroll the aisles: gluten free. You’ll find them on packaged products in nearly every aisle of your neighborhood grocery store. Meanwhile, Portland pizza chains post signs for their new gluten-free pies and you more...
