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Grilled Lamb Burgers with Feta, Garlic and Pine Nuts

By Guest Author | July 27, 2016

Add this simple, quick-cooking burger to your meal rotation when the weather is hot and you don’t want to turn on your stove or oven…

25th Anniversary Celebration at PSU July 16

By Guest Author | July 12, 2016

Celebrate 25 years of the Portland Farmers Market and enjoy live music, and fun events for all ages while honoring dedicated farmers and community

Vendor Profile: Favorite Produce of Oregon

By Guest Author | July 1, 2016

Meet the vendors behind Favorite Produce of Oregon. Owner Thria Thao moved to Oregon in 2001, and started growing mushrooms and a “little bit of this…

Food Scouts Program Expands Access to Fresh, Healthy Food

By Guest Author | June 23, 2016

Food Scouts provides $2 in wooden tokens to children ages 5 to 12 every week they attend the Lents International Farmers Market. They can spend…

Vendor Profile: Spring Hill Organic Farm

By Guest Author | June 15, 2016

Spring Hill Organic Farm is set on 45 acres and growing approximately over 60 varieties of vegetables for sale at farmers markets and co-ops…

Cookbook Feature: English Pea And White Bean Salad

By Guest Author | June 7, 2016

English Pea And White Bean Salad With Spring Herb Chimichurri reflects Deumling’s motto, also the name of her business — Cook With What You Have..

Vendor Profile: Gathering Together Farm

By Guest Author | May 25, 2016

John Eveland and Sally Brewer, husband and wife owners of Gathering Together Farm, first started with the Portland Farmers Market soon after…

Recipe: Radish, Mâche & Arugula Salad with Nettle-Cashew Cream

By Guest Author | May 4, 2016

This salad recipe comes from our Portland Farmers Market Cookbook, out May 24! Until then, take advantage of this recipe sneak peek …

Pickled Asparagus & Fiddleheads

By Guest Author | April 23, 2016

Asparagus has a relatively short season at our market, and for good reason: it’s healthier and tastier the fresher it is. But if you just can’t imagine limiting yourself, try this recipe by David Barbur of…

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Delicious Salad Recipes Using Carrots and Beets by Local Chef

By Guest Author | March 17, 2016

Here are two simple salad recipes that showcases carrots and beets, two vegetables that are available at the farmers market now.