Food Haiku 2013! Win 2 Tickets to Next Week’s Taste of the Nation!

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THE CONTEST HAS NOW CLOSED  - judging has now begun. Thanks to everyone who has entered! The winner will be announced before noon tomorrow, so if you have entered, check back! I've been traveling the past few weeks and almost missed running the … [Read more...]

Cured Pork Ban Lifted by USDA Could Allow New Imports from Italy

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U.S. Animal and Plant Heath Inspection Services announced Friday that the USDA ban on the importation of Italian cured pork will be lifted effective May 28th 2013. Many Italian cured meats have never been available in the U.S., and this change will … [Read more...]

Warmer Days are Here! Don’t forget the newly updated outdoor dining guide

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I do my best to keep the outdoor dining guide updated, and as it looks like warmer weather is headed towards Portland, I wanted to remind everyone that the list is here! As always, corrections/deletions are welcome. If you have a patio that you'd … [Read more...]

Butter and Memories – How to Make Butter From Scratch

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My flashback started with a little piece about making butter from scratch on The Splendid Table.  The writer mentioned how important the quality of the cream was, and I was reminded of my childhood - stepping out to the front porch every morning to … [Read more...]

Stevie Wonder LIVE at Quartet Restaurant in Portland on May 10th benefits Project Clean Slate!

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Worth noting: A “WONDERFUL” EVENT - Friday, May 10, 2013 – At Quartet Restaurant in Portland, Oregon ! STEVIE WONDER !  LIVE IN PERSON- PORTLAND, OREGON - Net Proceeds to Benefit Project Clean Slate Motown legend Stevie Wonder will be … [Read more...]

Memories – Making Mayonnaise From Scratch

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(Another repeat while I'm traveling) I’ve written many times about my early summers on a cattle ranch in Texas, here's one more story. I’m taking you back once more for a recipe I use all the time, my grandmother’s mayonnaise. If you'd … [Read more...]

Vacation!

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I will be off traveling the world for the next 10 days or so. During that period, I will pretty much be off of the grid, which means, no PR, no news... not much of anything, though I may post a few travel details now and then. Remember the old days … [Read more...]