Neighborhood Notes

Lisa from  Cupcake Jones  gave us one more reason to be thankful this month with her arrival at  Isobel's Clubhouse  yesterday. She handed out chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, frosting to go with, and fondant cutouts of leaves and turkeys. Not just a simple turkey cut out, mind you, but lovingly constructed with eyes and a gobble in contrasting colors. Some of the children went for tall icing, some spread carefully (but not thinly) and others just nibbled on the turkeys with delight. You can see it all on our  flickr page .  While the children frosted, the adults made sure she'd be open the day after Thanksgiving (YES) and that the amazing pumpkin cupcake would still be on the menu next week (Another YES).  Thank you Lisa and Cupcake Jones for providing this fun activity for kids, and for donating time and materials. We had a great time. And for those of you who missed it, mark your calendars. Lisa has volunteered to make this a monthly event
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Nuvrei  gave a spectacular class on marzipan molding and decorating yesterday at  Isobel's Clubhouse .  Thank you to Nuvrei owners for organizing this and donating time and materials, to  Lynnette and Ken  for making the introduction and much appreciation for Brian F., Emi, Levi and Brian R. who gave hands on instruction and coaching to the kids.  The parents had a great time as well. They enjoyed connecting with the staff, asking questions about their favorite pastries, and learning more about the  special desserts  Nuvrei has developed for Thanksgiving.  Brian R.  volunteered to take photos, and really captured the joy and focus on the kids faces. Check them out on our  flickr page .   
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Take advantage of the weather this weekend (64 degrees, clear sunny skies) and visit the Portland Saturday Market. If you can't make it Saturday, no worries, the market is open on Sunday as well.  The Portland Saturday Market is packed full of home-cooked fare and hand-made arts and crafts .  You might be surprised to know that the Portland Saturday Market has been in operation since 1974.

Location:
Portland Saturday Market
Old Town at SW Ankeny & Naito Parkway
Portland, Oregon 97209

Time:
Every Weekend (rain or shine) | 10 - 5 PM Saturdays, 11:00- 4:30 PM Sundays

Entry Fee:
FREE!!!!     Photo - eyeliam | Creative Commons   Here's a message directly from the folks at the market: "Items are still sold by the people who make them, giving the customers the chance to talk directly with the artisan about their craft and why artists choose to make their living at the market...I
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  Maurius Popp of Nuvrei Pastries could teach your child how to make home made ice cream! That pretty much defines 'win win' if you ask me. He'll be at the Portland Farmers Market on July 26th as part of the Kids Cook at the Market program. Here's more info about the program, which goes through August, as well as registration for the classes. How would you like to be served strawberry and hazelnut crepes with hand-whipped cream from a Cory Schreiber-trained chef in your own home? It can happen! This summer from June through August, Kids Cook at the Market will bring Portland's premier chefs to the Market to share their skills with children between the ages of seven and eleven. Chefs including Cory Schreiber, founder of Wildwood and now Oregon's Farm to Schools Program coordinator; Peter Schuh of Giorgio's Restaurant; Karen Lasher of Around the Table; Maurius Popp of Nuvrei; Piper Davis of Grand Central Baking; and Heidi Boyce, founder of Peanut Butter & Ellie's wi
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