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Farm Visit: Mindful Mushrooms
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!
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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.…
Vendor Feature: Orange and Blossom Brings Restaurant-Quality Desserts to Market
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…