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Farm Visit: Mindful Mushrooms

By Guest Author | March 29, 2022

Last fall, members of the Portland Farmers Market team were able to meet with Riley Sevigny of Mindful Mushrooms at his farm outside of Portland. For over 10 years, Riley has been…

Embrace Raab – The Harbingers of Springtime in the Northwest!

By Steph C | March 14, 2022

Learn about this special veggie typically seen in the late Winter through this guide of the flavorful world of raab.

Recipe: Golden Beet, Sunchoke, and Treviso Salad

By Guest Author | October 15, 2021

If ever a salad tasted like autumn, this is it! Beets have earthiness and sugary-sweet flavor that be difficult to pair with other ingredients, but this recipe gets it right.

Photo Essay: Visiting Sulina’s Garden

By Guest Author | July 16, 2021

In 2019, Portland Farmers Market staff were invited to visit Portland Farmers Market flower vendor, Sulina’s Garden.

Love at First Bite: The Vendor Selection Process

By Guest Author | March 12, 2021

PFM staff is busy planning and preparing new entrepreneurs who apply to one of the 200+ spots in five markets. Building meaningful relationships with food system networks at all levels is their year-round mission.

Baking with the Flavors of Local Grains

By Guest Author | December 16, 2020

by Katie Gourley We might not always step into the kitchen to bake thinking that we are about to partake in an agricultural act. However, the act of baking and…

Practicing Everyday Reverence and Thanks

By Guest Author | November 11, 2020

By November, the author prepares their farm for winter while reflecting on personal growth. They express gratitude for supportive friendships and appreciate the summer and autumn harvests, which require effort to store for the winter.

Artist Georgina Brooks Brings New PFM Designs to Life

By Guest Author | October 7, 2020

Local artist Georgina Brooks grew up with art and food interwoven throughout her life. Her family instilled in her a deep love and understanding for growing food, and she now…

Seasonal Recipe: Panzanella Salad

By Guest Author | August 31, 2020

Recipe by Ligia Lugo, The Daring Kitchen. Panzanella salad is a classic Italian salad preparation that takes little time to prepare and is wholesome and healthy, to say the least.…

photo of raspberry pastry

Vendor Feature: Orange and Blossom Brings Restaurant-Quality Desserts to Market

By Guest Author | August 18, 2020

Some people start a business to make money, while others take the plunge to follow their passion. Marisa Kroes, founder, owner, and head pastry chef of Orange & Blossom, wholeheartedly…