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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!
Baking with the Flavors of Local Grains
by Katie Gourley We might not always step into the kitchen to bake thinking that we are about to partake in an agricultural act. However, the act of baking and…
Practicing Everyday Reverence and Thanks
By November, the author prepares their farm for winter while reflecting on personal growth. They express gratitude for supportive friendships and appreciate the summer and autumn harvests, which require effort to store for the winter.
Artist Georgina Brooks Brings New PFM Designs to Life
Local artist Georgina Brooks grew up with art and food interwoven throughout her life. Her family instilled in her a deep love and understanding for growing food, and she now…
Seasonal Recipe: Panzanella Salad
Recipe by Ligia Lugo, The Daring Kitchen. Panzanella salad is a classic Italian salad preparation that takes little time to prepare and is wholesome and healthy, to say the least.…
Vendor Feature: Orange and Blossom Brings Restaurant-Quality Desserts to Market
Some people start a business to make money, while others take the plunge to follow their passion. Marisa Kroes, founder, owner, and head pastry chef of Orange & Blossom, wholeheartedly…
Ask the Farmers: COVID and Favorite Crops
One of the best things about working at Portland Farmers Market is the opportunity to meet and really get to know the farmers we work with at our markets. We’re…
Support Black-Owned Businesses at Our Markets
On your next trip to shop at one of our markets, we encourage you to make a special visit to each of these Black-owned farms and businesses, and give them…
Food Justice Is Racial Justice
Portland Farmers Market is committed to educating ourselves and our community about historical discrimination in agriculture and taking steps to realize a more fair and equitable food system.
Authentic Corn Tortillas: You Can Taste the Difference
Since 2012, Three Sisters Nixtamal has been making 100% fresh nixtamal tortillas with three simple ingredients: whole-dried organically grown corn, water, and a trace of lime. You won’t find any…
Portland Farmers Market Incubates Small Business Success
Read how Portland Farmers Market role as a local small food business incubator so innovative and valuable to the local economy.