That may be the scene of late Saturday afternoon, but the morning offered a slightly damp yet rain-free and welcoming trip to the first Portland Farmers Market of the season. I usually have something of a dramatic countdown in place, but a stop by the albeit smaller but year-round farmers market at Peoples Coop a … Continue reading »
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The Return of the FarMar: Rapini for All
For the love of raab! and rapini! Does this make you want a bowl of fresh chard, or what? Come springtime, I embrace my inner bunny rabbit and count the days till early spring raab & rapini at the Portland Farmers Market. The return of the market this past Saturday featured row after row of vendors, … Continue reading »
Mr. Paik’s Favorite Grilled Seitan Bulgogi
After his daughter surreptitiously purchased a controlling interest in Paik Heavy Industries, Woo-Jung Paik’s stress levels were a scary sight. Not as scary as the blank look in Sayid’s eyes these days, but enough that he finally listened to his doctor (Dr. Mittlesomething?) about lowering his semi-worrisome cholesterol. Which brings us to his personal chef’s … Continue reading »
The Teese Challenge: Broccoli Raab, Garlic & Teese Rolls
The long-awaited (in my head) goal of recreating the classic broccoli & mozzarella pinwheels of the local pizzerias of my childhood finally came to vegan, teese-covered fruition! This is definitely the first test batch, but overall, I’m pleased with how they came out. The one BIG difference I’d change for the next round is to … Continue reading »
oh, rejoice! The Portland Farmers Market is back!
It was undeniably the place to be in Portland this past weekend. and thanks to the press releases (who doesn’t read press releases about their local farmers markets?), I knew it was going to be bigger & better than ever – doubling in size in the PSU Park Blocks. I was literally sitting at my … Continue reading »