Roger Porter scores a reservation and travels to New York's Momofuko Ko Restaurant My contributions to this website have so far been reviews of local restaurants, and I assume this will continue to be my main interest. But during a recent trip to New York, largely to eat and to expand my gastronomical horizons (at the cost of expanding my waistline as well), I thought it might … [Read more...] about Roger Porter Visits Momofuku Ko In New York City
Food Writing Archive
This category could be about anything having to do with food: Food Haiku, Limericks, Contests, Essays, Trips down memory line, musings about life... whatever strikes my fancy, and doesn't fit into the other categories
Jack Yoss Thai Ribs Recipe
When Jack Yoss was the chef of the excellent Ten 01 restaurant in Portland, one of his most requested recipes was the Thai ribs, which were only available in the bar. He was kind enough to send it to me, and several readers have thoroughly tested the instructions and cut it down from a restaurant-sized portion to one that is more manageable. The final result is really good, and … [Read more...] about Jack Yoss Thai Ribs Recipe
The Winners of Our 2010 Food Writing Contest!
Every few years we hold a food writing contest. These are the results from 2010. Thank you to everyone who entered! I really enjoyed reading your memories.First Prize - by Super DaveIn the fall 1997 I had planned on throwing a big party to celebrate the five-year remission of my cancer. It was a chance to thank everyone that had been such great friends and provided me … [Read more...] about The Winners of Our 2010 Food Writing Contest!
Interview: Chefs Kim and Thomas Boyce
Pastry chef Kim Boyce previously of Campanile and husband Thomas, former chef de cuisine at Spago in Los Angeles, Arrive On Portland's Baking Scene She is the author of the highly rated "Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours" released in 2010. She worked for years with Nancy Silverton, founder of Campanile and La Brea Bakery, who wrote the intro to her book.I … [Read more...] about Interview: Chefs Kim and Thomas Boyce
2010 Beer Haiku Winner
The Judging is Complete for the 2010 Beer Haiku Contest There were some great entries in the Sagebrush Classic Feast beer haiku contest this year. Unfortunately, the judges have to narrow them down to one winner. Thanks to everyone for their entries! I wish I had a prize for all of you.Here are the judge's top entries: The winning entry is by Rachel: Pour the twilight … [Read more...] about 2010 Beer Haiku Winner