The winner of our 1998 contest is Granny Moon for this terrific story: Breakfast, when I was a kid, was a weekend event - cold cereal before school didn’t count. And every weekend it was pretty much the same thing. Daddy would get out his cast-iron skillet, place it on the gas stove, and start frying. Always eggs. Sometimes bacon, occasionally ham - and if it were fishing … [Read more...] about Winner of the 2008 Food Writing Contest
Food Writing Contest Archives
Every so often we have contests: Food Haiku, Limericks, writing, etc. The results can be quite entertaining. You'll find the entries and winners here.
Your Favorite Food Writing 2008
A few weeks ago I asked everyone to write out their favorite food memory. Winner gets an autographed copy of Paul Gerald's new book, Breakfast in Bridgetown: the Definitive Guide to Portland's Favorite Meal.We sent all the entries to a group of judges and though almost every piece had at least one vote, the five listed below were clear favorites. Now it is your turn to give … [Read more...] about Your Favorite Food Writing 2008
Food and Memory – Food Writing Contest!
Our first food writing contest A few weeks ago, I was sitting with a friend, listening to yet another memory of Quality Pie. So many people have a story about that place. The first time I came to Portland, I didn't really know anything about the city. I was on a road trip by myself, trying to get a break from a very hard time in my life. I pulled into downtown at two in the … [Read more...] about Food and Memory – Food Writing Contest!
Food Haiku Contest 2008 Winners
The winner of the Food Haiku contest with 34% of the vote, was written by MySwanDive: inhale swirls of cab palate warmed, bask in the fire newly lit like me Honorable mention goes to Zac Stafford, who got 27% of the votes: He cooked with passion. The real reason we broke up? Knives in dishwasher Thanks to everyone who entered! As usual, this was a really entertaining … [Read more...] about Food Haiku Contest 2008 Winners
Food Haiku Winner 2007
The results are in for our 2007 food haiku contest The finalists are listed below. The Winner received 27% of the votes. All of the others were popular, and ran a close race! Here is the winning haiku -airy is the crumb earthy, this crust of Pearl heavenly, the smellPlease contact us about your gift certificate to Park Kitchen!And here are the finalists per the … [Read more...] about Food Haiku Winner 2007