This is of course, an April Fools joke. I'm so tired of all the stupid words being made up by aging writers in a vain attempt to come across as cool, all the stupidity to make the food scene sound more important than it really is, and the over-the-top hyperbole being used by people who used to be good critics, I couldn't take it anymore. Not that this will make any difference, … [Read more...] about New Review: SE Portland’s Roman Candle
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
Ingredient of the month – all about Oxtail
This was, of course, an April Fools joke. I apologize to the lady who wrote me a nasty letter this morning about being embarrassed by her butcher.This is the first of a new once a month series of articles about food ingredients. I hope you use the information to better understand some of the lesser used but interesting ingredients available in Portland. I will always … [Read more...] about Ingredient of the month – all about Oxtail
Interview: Rick Gencarelli of Lardo
An award-winning cookbook author and chef’s perspective from the confines of a Portland food cart. This is the third in a series of interviews which first appeared in About Face Magazine by Chris Angelus of the terrific Portland Food Adventures. My thanks to About Face. Since this interview was written, Rick has gone on to open the very popular Lardo restaurants.One might … [Read more...] about Interview: Rick Gencarelli of Lardo
The Winner of the 2014 Haiku Contest!
The winner of the 2014 food haiku contest is Alina! She wins a three-course dinner for two as part of Portland Dining Month 2014.By Alina -One hundred choices, A month with thirty-one days… Is “Second Lunch” gauche? The runner up by Carly Jane:I remember when one hundred good restaurants Portland did not haveAlina, please contact me with the … [Read more...] about The Winner of the 2014 Haiku Contest!
Vote for Your Favorite 2014 Food Haiku
The 2014 Haiku Contest Results! Here is the final outcome: As voted by our readers -One hundred choices, A month with thirty-one days… Is “Second Lunch” gauche? I remember when one hundred good restaurants Portland did not have Park Kitchen’s my choice for a dinner in the spring I will write for food It’s been eight years, Babe Oregon’s winter is … [Read more...] about Vote for Your Favorite 2014 Food Haiku