When is local produce really not local at all? As a follow-up to our story about Safeway Grocery stores mislabeling some produce as "local" comes this article in the Missoula Independent on "Localwashing". Some quotes: This new variation on corporate greenwashing—localwashing—is, like the buy-local movement itself, most advanced in the context of food. Hellmann's, the … [Read more...] about Localwashing – The Push to Convince Products are Local
Caprial and John’s Kitchen Closes
Caprial & John's restaurant, Caprial's has closed for good UPDATED: Turns out Caprial's filed bankruptcy in 2006, but had problems making their repayment plan. Interesting article in Oregon liveThe rumor has been going around for the last year: Caprial & John's Kitchen wasn't going to make it. I've heard it so many times I should have written this months ago and … [Read more...] about Caprial and John’s Kitchen Closes
How to Make Sangria
Long before I moved to Portland, I was known for my sangria recipe. I suspected that I was invited to many parties because they knew I would bring a batch. One year my friend Patrick invited me to his birthday party in Healdsburg, California. It was going to be outdoors, looked like it was going to be a hot day, and I got a last-minute phone call saying, “Oh, could you bring a … [Read more...] about How to Make Sangria
Of an Untimely Death, and a Ham Sandwich
In which you hear about the time I nearly died because of a ham sandwich. It was a perfect ham sandwich that brought me to the brink of an untimely death. Somehow, that all seems appropriate for me. I suppose I’d better tell you the rest of the story.It was a fine summer day in 2005, when I jumped into the car and headed south to the Eugene area, to talk to a timber … [Read more...] about Of an Untimely Death, and a Ham Sandwich
52 Fords, Fallout Shelters and the Steakhouse Review Summary
There are times I just can't help myself. I could just write a boring summary of the steakhouse project and even insert some charts and graphs - and I love charts and graphs! However, I decided to go with my heart and tell you about a memory from long ago. I eventually get to the summary, but you'll have to work for it, or you can just click here to jump past the sentimental … [Read more...] about 52 Fords, Fallout Shelters and the Steakhouse Review Summary