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Welcome to Portland Farmers Market's Blog, your go-to source for news about our five farmers markets, food & nutrition education, recipes, cooking tips, vendor spotlights and more!

Seasonal Recipe: Springtime Fava Bean Spread

By Guest Author | June 1, 2018

This spread is perfect on toast or added to warm potatoes. It is especially delicious when prepared and added to the Fava bean and gem lettuce salad with…

Honoring Women in Agriculture on International Women’s Day 2018

By Guest Author | March 8, 2018

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the important role women play in local agriculture and food production…

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Mushroom Lettuce Wraps with Marshall’s Haute Sauce

By Guest Author | March 7, 2018

Sarah was recently on KATU’s Afternoon Live show, where she made these delicious lettuce wraps featuring mushrooms from the farmer’s market!

Behind the Scenes: Farmers Market Product Jury

By Guest Author | March 2, 2018

Creating a successful farmers market with high quality, local produce and artisan food requires a lot of behind-the-scenes work. Here is a sneak peek of how this…

Vendor Profile: La Terra Vita and Their Favorite Holiday Potato Recipes

By Guest Author | November 20, 2017

Better potatoes = a better Thanksgiving (or holiday meal, for that matter). Learn more about vendor La Terra Vita and their favorite potato recipes…

Fall Greens with Delicata Squash, Caramelized Apples & Bacon

By Guest Author | September 28, 2017

If ever a salad smelled and tasted like autumn, this is it! By Erika Reagor, Owner/Executive Chef of Thrive Sauce and Bowls. Hearty greens such as kale, mustard and chicory…

Everything’s Peachy at Baird Family Orchards

By Guest Author | September 12, 2017

It looks like it’s going to be an especially sweet year for peaches and nectarines at Baird Family Orchards, where farmer Trevor Baird anticipates that peaches will be available through…

Recipe: Summer Succotash Salad with Paprika Aioli

By Guest Author | August 8, 2017

This recipe was prepared by Clyde Common chef Roberto Almodovar on Aug 5 as part of our Chef in the Market series. These cooking demonstrations…

Recipe: Pork Garlic Sausage with Peppers and Onions

By Guest Author | July 17, 2017

This recipe comes from Deck Family Farm, a vendor at our PSU and King Farmers Markets. They strive to bring the most flavorful and diverse products to market…

Vendor Profile: Red Truck Homestead Urban Farm

By Guest Author | June 30, 2017

Michael Barnett, who owns Red Truck Homestead, travels just over 5 miles to the King Farmers Market each week to sell a variety of fruits and vegetables…