Here’s my article about Portland’s food cart revolution, from the current issue of YES! Magazine. We’ve had a week straight of ice-cold fog, and these photos, taken last July, are making me delirious with summer longing (not to mention hungry). Portland’s Food Truck Heaven: How a New Kind of Fast Food Brings Jobs, Flavor, and…
When you type the phrase “American consumers” into Google, you get 976,000 results. That two-word phrase is mentioned 1,494 times in Google News stories just today. I don’t know about you, but I’m a little tired of hearing about American consumers. I’m all for supporting farmers, booksellers, manufacturers, craftsmen, bakers, and artisans with my dollars…
I spent a lovely Saturday morning with my family at the Farmer’s Market wandering around, nibbling on pastries, and sampling berries. I know I’ve already posted lots of Farmer’s Market photos, but everything is at the peak of abundance right now, and I can’t resist a few more. I hope you enjoyed your weekend!
For years, making vegetable stock sounded like a good idea, but it wasn’t something I would actually do. It seemed difficult, like something I would need to buy a new pot for. But now I make it on a weekly basis, and I can attest, it is incredibly easy. And it’s a great way to:…
I started to enjoy cooking when I dumped the convenience items that are supposed to make it easier. My husband had been the main cook in our family for years, but after I had a baby, I found myself at home more. So I dusted off my old cookbooks and rediscovered the kitchen. I decided…