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Food is a necessity for all living creatures. But unlike our wild counterparts, wehumans have developed complex appetites that are often based on exorbitant wants rather than pure need. We've easily created the tools necessary to satisfy our cravings. But often our modern means are not always the most economically sensible or environmentally friendly. So, in honor of Earth Day 2012 on April 22, Neighborhood Notes would like to more...
Judging by the restaurants, bars and food carts that line our streets, we Portlanders sure like dining out. But when you consider the many successful urban farms and CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) cropping up all over town, we sure like dining in too. If you and your family are thinking about joining a CSA, how can you tell which one works best for you? Do you choose the one that empowers underserved youth, the one that more...
It’s some time past a respectable hour to get out of bed, you’ve yet to have your first meal of the day, and there’s only one thing on your mind: biscuits and gravy. The line at Tin Shed is enormous. Pine State will be an hour, at least. Driving out to Arleta Library Bakery Cafe seems an insurmountable task. What is a biscuits-and-gravy-craving Portlander to do? This humblest of humble dishes, fellow food more...
Event date: Dec 3, 2011
Event location: Sellwood and Westmoreland businesses
On December 3 the Sellwood-Westmoreland neighborhoods will host the 5th annual Decemberville event. This winter event kicks off the holiday season offering FAMILY PORTRAITS WITH SANTA, HOLIDAY WREATHS, SNOWFLAKES IN SELLWOOD, a FREE MATINEE at the Moreland Theater AND super sales & discounts. 11AM FREE MOVIE! Saturday, December 3rd 11AM-12:30PM Free matinee to the community at the Moreland Theater located at 6712 SE Milwaukie more...
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...
Event date: Aug 6, 2011
Event location: Sellwood & Westmoreland neighborhood
Dance at three music stages, enjoy treats at 25 restaurants/bars, visit shops with sales galore on Saturday, August 6th for the 5th annual Passport to Sellwood & Westmoreland. Visitors acquiring 10 stamps in passport booklets (no purchase required) can enter a drawing to win gift certificates from over 100 local businesses. Those gathering 16 stamps can enter drawings for one of four grand prizes, including two nights for two at The more...
There’s no doubt about it. Portland is a drinking town. In a city where wet-brain dives and high-end cocktail bars proliferate in equal abundance, the options are myriad. You can have it all here: Jello shots or locally distilled brandy. A glass of smoked ice or a basket of deep-fried clam strips. A meat-market or a bar with its own butcher case. With so many places to choose from, how do you narrow it down? How do you separate 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...
In 1930, Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the Toll House Inn in Whitman, MA, ran out of baker’s chocolate and instead used chopped, semi-sweet chocolate in the cookies she baked for her guests. Yes, the chocolate cookie was an accident. Since its inception, the treat has become an integral member of the American food canon. Ms. Wakefield would be pleased to know that May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day. In honor of this 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...
