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Nov 19,2008
Thanksgiving Resource Guide » Preparing the Feast (Part 2)
by pearlgirl
Portland has a bounty of local wine retailers, specialty cheese shops, and bakeries. Many are offering something special just for the Thanksgiving table. We sourced a great list of wine and cheese recommendations, special holiday breads and scrumptious holiday desserts. Enjoy! Wine Cork: A Bottle Shop Concordia 2901 NE Alberta St 503.281.2675 ( more info )
Mon–Sat, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Sun, noon–5 p.m.
Northwest District 1715 NW Lovejoy St 503.501.5028 Tues–Sat, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Sun, noon–5 p.m. Closed Mondays
Closed Thanksgiving Recommendation: Touraine La Briderie, 2007 - from the Loire Valley in France its made from gamay noir, cabernet franc, and malbec grapes. It has that lovely earthiness that goes well with roast turkey. $18 Hip Chicks Do Wine Reed 4510 SE 23rd Ave. 503.234.3790 ( more info )
Open daily,
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Nov 18,2008
Thanksgiving Resource Guide » Dine Out or Take Out
by pearlgirl
If you're not ambitious in the kitchen, Portland has a whole host of great restaurants happy to host your Thanksgiving celebration. Whether you want to dine out or take out, they've got you covered. Be sure to call ahead, because seats are going fast! Dine Out Aquariva Italian Kitchen
South Portland
0470 SW Hamilton Court Open 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
503.802.5850 Aquariva is serving a special Thanksgiving menu and its casual Sunday menu all day on Thanksgiving. Blossoming Lotus Pearl District
925 NW Davis 1st Seating at 2 p.m., 2nd seating at 5 p.m. Reservations required, 503.228.0048x2
See the menu Country Cat*** (added 11/18) Montavilla 7937 SE Stark St Open 2–7:30 p.m.
503.408.1414 See the menu Country Cat will serve a special menu at a set price. $40 per person. Price does not include beverages or gratuity
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Nov 17,2008
Thanksgiving Resource Guide » Preparing the Feast (part 1)
by pearlgirl
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Whether you're hosting or attending a holiday celebration, carnivore or herbivore, eating in or dining out, we've put together a Thanksgiving Resource Guide to address your needs. This guide is broken into four parts: Preparing the Feast (Part 1) – Where to get supplies, troubleshooting tips, and a recipe for the perfect turkey. Preparing the Feast (Part 2) – Where to find Thanksgiving wines, breads and desserts in Portland neighborhoods. Go Out or Take Out – Where to feast on Thanksgiving Day and where to find Thanksgiving take out. Things to do – Get out and explore! (coming soon) Supplies for the Holiday Feast Portland Farmers Market Downtown & Buckman Thanksgiving Feastival at Portland Farmers Market (PSU) November 22, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastbank Thanksgiving Reunion at Portland Farmers Market
November 25, 1–5 p.m.
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Nov 17,2008
Is Your Neighborhood A Food Desert?
by pearlgirl
According to Wikipedia, "A food desert is a district with little or no access to foods needed to maintain a healthy diet , but often served by plenty of fast food restaurants." It may surprise you to learn that there are such places in Portland. Food deserts are problematic because they prevent access in three forms: physical, financial and mental (food knowledge). A recent article in the Oregonian chronicles one family's exhaustive journey for one of life's necessities. It's pretty disheartening. Neighbors, is your neighborhood a food desert? How should the problem be addressed? Ideas???
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Nov 16,2008
I Give My Heart to Two Tarts
by northwest nola
I tried Two Tarts today. Let me be more specific; I tried two cookies at the Two Tarts Bakery today. I tried the oatmeal peanut butter cream and the s'mores. Holy cats I'm in love. I'm glad that these cookies are rich and little because if they were any less rich, I could eat more than my fair share's worth of their deliciousness. And if they were any bigger I'd probably break into the sugar sweats eating them. Two Tarts started at the Portland Farmer's Market and now has a retail location on NW 23rd. So, now every single time I walk down NW 23rd, which is often since i live right here, I will have to walk by the store, which is a devilish temptation for me. And I will be inevitably haunted by thoughts of oatmeal peanut butter cream cookies swimming in my head. And I will need to stop and get one. And then I'll have to try some other flavor and eventually I'll grow big as a house eating Two Tarts cookies -- or "artisan sweets for the soul," as they say. Devils! Or, Ang
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Nov 12,2008
Mmmm.... Nob Hill Burgers
by northwest nola
So, coming home from work today, I find myself craving nothing but a Nob Hill (Bar & Grill) burger. MMMM... can you taste it? A perfectly cooked, juicy beef patty topped in anything I want and nothing I don't want. And the fries? Divine! I think it will be the perfect, greasy end to a long Wednesday. Now, understand that this blogger does not eat burgers regularly -- or even often. In fact, I don't even eat red meat; except for burgers at Nob Hill. They are just that good. Why do I love it so much? It has something to do with the dive-y feeling of the place, mixed with the terse service people and the delicious food. I guess it makes for an all out entertaining and delicious dining experience. And the smoke? Well, that will be going away soon, but even I (the self-proclaimed anti-smoking queen of the world) can deal with it until then, to wrap my mouth around a Nob Hill. It's worth it, I promise. I'll be there for dinner tonight? You? nn
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Nov 12,2008
Recipe Contest for Environmental Causes, including Portland-based Ecotrust
by pearlgirl
This holiday season, Organic Valley Family of Farms is holding "Celebrate Organic" , a national recipe contest that calls on individuals to share their favorite holiday recipes featuring organic ingredients. On behalf of each participant, the farmer-owned cooperative will donate $1 to an environmental organization. "Holiday food is meaningful fare—it connects us to each other and to our roots. By choosing organic ingredients, we can also celebrate our connection with the earth," said Sarah Bratnober, Marketing Director at Organic Valley. "We're hoping food lovers nationwide will celebrate their holiday traditions with a special recipe, delicious organic ingredients, and the opportunity to support a cause that truly gives back to the earth."Deadline of submissions is Dec. 31, 2008.
Organic Valley has selected four non-profits—all focused on earth stewardship—as the contest benefactors: Bioneers , Ecotrust , E
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Nov 11,2008
Put a Cork In It!
by TableTalkPortland
Put a Cork in it! That is what I have been saying for ages about my beloved Northwest Portland hood. I just didn't think it was fair for the east side to hog neat-o wine shop Cork (2901 NE Alberta) all to itself. And I guess somebody must have heard me, because lo and behold! Cork is popping open ANOTHER Cork at NW Lovejoy and NW 17th TODAY! At 11 am! Be there or be sober, I mean, square! I peeked in the windows yesterday and saw that not only is Cork stocked with oodles of fun wines, but there appears to be a wall of chocolate as well, which means that Cork must be kind of like Heaven. So join me today in welcoming Cork to the NW neighborhood. (Free glimpse of the afterlife included!) -J
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Nov 9,2008
Pumpkin Bread Pudding w/candied maple pecans and whipped cream
by NoPo Ness
I love bread pudding. I am haunted by the smell of that cinnamon laced, raisin-laden, custardy treat and have been since my childhood when my mother often made this warm and comforting dish. I had no idea, as a child, that mom did so because it was a super affordable dessert to make for us kids as we clamored for sweets during a Reagan-era recession. Surprisingly, all you really need for a basic bread pudding is some stale bread, a few eggs, some milk, sugar and spice and you have a delectable dessert for the whole family. Over the years I have experimented with my bread pudding recipe and created quite a high brow repertoire using ingredients like currants instead of raisins, pannetone or croissants in place of week old white bread. I have added chunks of dagoba chocolate, flecks of lavendar and lemon rind. I have also topped it with homemade ice cream, hard, chocolate and caramel sauces and savored the tart juxtaposition of raspberry liquor poured straight atop a deep, dark chocola
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Oct 31,2008
New Bakery Looks Good Enough to Eat
by pearlgirl
Willamette Week has the first look at the new Two Tarts Bakery at 2309 NW Kearney. The new digs and the baked goodies look absolutely delicious. Thanks to Ben Waterhouse for derailing my good intentions. The photos look good enough to eat, but since they're not going to satisfy my sudden craving for a Cappuccino Cream, a shortbread, a Pecan Tessie or a Double Chocolate Chew—guess I'll have to head over there soon. Like, maybe today. Damn you, Ben!!!
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