Fall’s first light rains quickly produce the seasonal magic of wild mushrooms. These gems of the forest and farmland are already making an appearance in the booths at PFM. On Wednesdays you’ll find a wide selection of delectable fungi at Bittersweet Farm and Springwater Farm. On Saturdays they are joined by Misty Mountain’s bountiful selection of nearly a dozen different varieties plus additional chanterelles from vendors, Early Mom and & Favorite Produce of Oregon. Stop by the PFM Taste the Place booth this Saturday for free samples of freshly cooked mushroom delights.
Nutritional Information
Mushrooms are an excellent source of many minerals including Selenium, needed for the proper function of the antioxidant system and Copper, which helps the body utilize iron, maintains the health of bones and connective tissues, and keeps the thyroid gland functioning normally. They are also an excellent source of Potassium, Phosphorous, and Zinc, which helps balance blood sugar, prevents a weakened immune system, and supports an optimal sense of smell and taste. Crimini mushrooms in particular are a very good source of Vitamin B1 and B6. Shiitake mushrooms are a very good source of iron, protein, dietary fiber, and Vitamin C.
A large number of studies conducted over the last ten years have shown that another active component in shiitake mushrooms, called eritadenine, lowers cholesterol levels. Recent studies have also found an active compound in shiitake mushrooms called lentinan. Among lentinan’s healing benefits is the ability to power up the immune system by strengthening its ability to fight infection and disease.
Nutritional information provided by The Portland Clinic
Master the art of the flawless pie with step-by-step instruction on making and shaping a buttery, flaky crust. Then create three mouthwatering seasonal fillings for your perfect pastry. Julie Richardson, owner of the beloved Hillsdale Baker & Spice Bakery and a favorite at Portland Farmers Market, remains true to the time-honored tradition of using the finest of seasonal ingredients including fruits, herbs and vegetables gathered from local farms. Richardson will share her love of pastry-making and help you decipher the mystery of baking this hallmark of the holiday meal. You will make your own pie in class and take it home with you to share with your family and friends. You can even freeze it and bake it later. The pie pan is yours to keep. A light lunch will be served at the start of the class. To register visit www.ingoodtastestore.com
Date:
Sunday, November 5 at 12 pm
Fee: $100
A new video about the Tomato Turn-On tasting event held during our recent TOMATO FIESTA! can currently be viewed on the World Wide Web. To see our market shoppers, vendors & volunteers in their starring roles follow this video link. The video was filmed by Rebecca Gerendasy of Potter Productions for her fascinating and creative website series “Cooking Up a Story”. Her site features vignettes about how people’s lives intersect with food. Enjoy a director’s eye view our most popular festival.
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Colorful autumn leaves from the 100-year old Elms that line the Park Blocks make the perfect backdrop for the local harvest you will find at the market. We have monthly special events to enhance your experience – but with the agriculture bounty our region produces, every market day is a festival!  Mounds of brilliant pumpkins, ornate gourds and dried herb and flower wreaths signal fall has arrived at the farmers market. Whether you’re celebrating the bounty of the harvest or the fact that Halloween is around the corner, you’ll find sensory delights abound at the Great Pumpkin Event. Fill up on warm, sweet pumpkin hazelnut pancakes. Watch master carvers from Typhoon! Restaurants take pumpkin and gourd carving to new heights. Choose a free pumpkin and carve a jack-o'-lantern on site and enter the Pumpkin Carving Invitational! At noon, kids can give their costumes a trial run and participate in a parade through the market and take home a treat.  This is the place – the premier shopping destination – to stock up for a farm direct Thanksgiving feast. Buy cranberries, potatoes, hazelnuts, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts and sweet pumpkins for pie at the Thanksgiving Feastival. Don’t forget baked goods, apples and pears. Now, how to prepare an autumnal harvest feast? Listen and observe as Chefs Jenn Louis, Culinary Artistry, Greene Lawson, Hot Lips Pizza and Julie Richardson, Baker & Spice share holiday recipes and supply you with cooking tips, as well as the inspiration needed to pull off this year’s dinner extravaganza.  Gather hearty winter keepers such as squash, potatoes and beets -- the perfect ingredients to make warming soups, stews, casseroles and other winter-banishing meals. With the holidays right around the corner, pick up delicious, handcrafted holiday gifts – think baked goods, jams, jellies, oils, syrups, cheeses, honey and much more. Use our gift box service and skip the mall or online shopping and have your holiday shopping all wrapped up in one afternoon. Make a day of it with your family and enjoy complimentary steaming cups of hot chocolate and serenading carolers traveling throughout the market. Special thanks for NW Natural for loaning us tents for these events!
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There are less than 40 tickets remaining for the annual Harvest Dinner fundraiser.This is our premier fundraising event of the year, featuring an innovative regional menu selected by Cory Schreiber of Wildwood Restaurant and prepared by 5 local chefs. Tickets for cocktails, a five-course dinner and specially selected local wines are $150 per person. For a full menu plus details of the exciting items and events offered during the evening’s silent auction, please visit our website by clicking the following link: https://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/?sm=harvest. To make your reservation or receive more information please call the PFM office at 503.241.0032. |
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