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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

Spaghetti Crop Forcast

May 14, 2010 by PDX Food Dude

Photo used under license by Shutterstock.com

In 1957, the BBC ran what is considered by many to be one of the greatest April Fools jokes of all times It was a report on the Swiss spaghetti harvest.  Back in those days, many people weren't familiar with pasta, and knew nothing about how it was made. According to the Museum of Hoaxes, "Huge numbers of viewers were taken in. Many called the BBC wanting to know how they … [Read more...] about Spaghetti Crop Forcast

Interview – Billy Wilson: Barista Coffee

April 15, 2010 by Catherine Cole

Billy Wilson - Barista Coffee

Sure, you thought that you’ve been in Portland’s hippest coffee shops, sipped on single-origin French press while enjoying the pour over bar, sleek furnishings and espresso equipment that likely is worth more than your car. But now that’s water under the bridge. Add all of that to a high definition surround sound system (need to hit the restroom? Yeah, there’s a speaker in the … [Read more...] about Interview – Billy Wilson: Barista Coffee

Interview: Kevin, Brian & Walt of Pine State Biscuits

March 29, 2010 by Catherine Cole

Pine State Biscuits Grits

Kevin, Brian and Walt are anxiously awaiting the opening of their third Pine State Biscuits outlet on NE Alberta and judging by the near constant around-the-block lines at the Farmers’ Market and Belmont shop, the new location will further fuel their cult following. And while the space is double that of their Belmont location, don’t expect a leisurely restaurant experience. … [Read more...] about Interview: Kevin, Brian & Walt of Pine State Biscuits

Food Limerick Winners 2010!

March 17, 2010 by PDX Food Dude

Ribbon Prize Award

Here are the results from our 2010 Food Limerick Contest There were so many great entries in the food limerick contest this year, the judges had a difficult time picking their top favorites! Unfortunately, not everyone can win, so we've narrowed it down to the top eleven, and you all were kind enough to vote for your favorites. They are highlighted below in bold.Where to … [Read more...] about Food Limerick Winners 2010!

Food Limerick Contest 2010!

February 26, 2010 by PDX Food Dude

In July of 2006, I ran a "Food Limerick" contest. It turned out to be one of the most popular contests ever. Thanks to some generous sponsors, I'm going to have a 2010 contest!A good limerick is not an easy feat. The first two lines come easy enough, but the next aren't quite so easy. Pay careful attention to the examples below. For that reason, I'll make it worth your … [Read more...] about Food Limerick Contest 2010!

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