This Saturday, March 15, Portland Farmers Market returns to Portland State University promising peak-of-the-season produce and other locally produced foods, including baked goods, meats, cheeses, seafood and more. More than 100 farmers, food producers and artisans will start the season off, and this number will grow to 130 vendors as the days get warmer and more local produce … [Read more...] about Portland Farmers Market at Portland State Opens Saturday
Portland Farmers Market at Portland State Opens Saturday
John Gorham of Toro Bravo, Tasty n Sons Opening Next Restaurant
Finally some news this week that is worth reporting! John Gorham is planning to open a restaurant at Northwest Flanders and 13th in the Pearl District space last occupied by Riffle NW. According to the Oregonian, the new restaurant will be called the Mediterranean Exploration Company, and will feature dishes from Israel, Greece, North Africa and Turkey. For those who are … [Read more...] about John Gorham of Toro Bravo, Tasty n Sons Opening Next Restaurant
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
EU Asks U.S. to Stop Using Cheese Names like Brie
For once, we have something worth going to war over. The European Union says American cheese-makers must stop using names with historical ties to Europe.From NPR News - As part of negotiations over the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, the European Union wants the U.S. to prohibit food makers here from using names with historical ties to Europe.That means … [Read more...] about EU Asks U.S. to Stop Using Cheese Names like Brie
Bacon Scented Alarm Clock – inspired by bacon of the highest caliber
Transform you iPhone into a Bacon Scented Alarm Clock! Oscar Mayer has released a device that, in conjunction with an iPhone, wakes you up with the sound of cooking bacon, along with puffs of bacon scent that is "inspired by bacon of the highest caliber". The commercial is hilarious; a mix of fantasy and dreams of everything odd and bacon. The device is not yet for sale, but … [Read more...] about Bacon Scented Alarm Clock – inspired by bacon of the highest caliber