Category: food
Posted October 21st, 2009 in Family Outing, food |
The number of farmers markets in Portland continues to expand and the season for many of these markets has grown as well. In addition to the Portland Farmer Market which is continuing into December, here are some neighborhood farmer’s markets that are still going a while longer:
Hillsdale Farmers Market
When: Sundays 10am – 2pm – thru November 26th
Where: Reike Elementary School parking lot
1405 SE Vermont – West of Wilson HS
Hollywood Farmers Market
When: Saturdays 9am – 1pm, May Through November 21
Where: Between 44th & 45th & NE Hancock
Lloyd District Farmers Market
When: Every Tuesday until 12/22/09
Where: Oregon Square Courtyard,
NE Halladay St., between 7th & 9th Avenues
Next to the MAX line.
The last Portland Farmers Market at King Elementary School for this season is THIS Sunday, 10/25! And if you want to take a road trip this weekend, the Hood River Heirloom Apple Celebration is this weekend.
Posted September 2nd, 2009 in food | Tags: cully, farmer's market, hacienda |
Via Press Release:
Hollywood Farmers’ Market Announces a Mobile Market to Serve Cully Residents Living in a Food Desert
The Oasis Project is an effort of the Hollywood Farmers’ Market to address the problem of a “food desert” or neighborhoods where access to healthy foods is limited by price or distance. A pilot project, the mobile market aims to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for low-income residents of the Cully neighborhood for during September through a mobile farmers’ market.
The Oasis Project will sell fresh, local and sustainable fruits and vegetables from farming vendors of the existing Hollywood Farmers’ Market. The mobile market will be open from 10:00 am to noon each Saturday in September, starting on September 5th at Hacienda Community Development Corporation’s Villa de Sueños apartments. The mobile farmers’ market is conveniently located on TriMet bus routes #7 and #72 at the corner of NE Cully Blvd. and Killingsworth St.
The first 75 SNAP (formerly known as food stamp) customers each week will receive matching funds of up to five dollars to supplement food stamp money. Everyone is welcome to make purchases at the Oasis Project farmers’ market. Volunteers from Hacienda CDC will help interpret for Spanish speaking and Somali residents.
The Oasis Project is hosted by Hacienda CDC and made possible through a generous Pacific Village Grant from New Seasons Market.
For more information or to get involved please contact: oasis@hollywoodfarmersmarket.org
Posted June 24th, 2009 in Events, Family Outing, food | Tags: farmer's market |
Looking for fresh produce? Well, there are local Coops, natural groceries, maybe your backyard or community garden, and the well attended Portland Farmer’s Market on the Park Blocks but there is also a growing list of smaller farmer’s markets gracing the Portland landscape. It is a a true grassroots movement!
Portland Farmers Market @ Ecotrust in the Pearl District.
When: Every Thursday, 3:30pm – 7:30pm, June through September 24.
Where: Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center Parking Lot, NW 10th between NW Irving & NW Johnson
Hollywood Farmers Market
When: Saturdays 8am – 1pm, May – October
Where: Between 44th & 45th & NE Hancock
Portland Farmers Market at Eastbank
When: Thursdays, 3:30pm – 7:30pm, May – September 24
Where: SE 20th & Salmon, in the parking lot of the Hinson Baptist Church
Interstate Farmers Market
When: Wednesdays, 3pm – 7pm, May – September 30
Where: 3550 N. Fremont Street, next to Overlook Park
Portland Farmers Market in the King Neighborhood
When: Sundays, 10am – 2pm May through September 27
Where: NE 7th & Wygant, between NE Alberta & Prescott
Lents Farmers Market
When: Sundays, 9am – 2pm, June – October 20
Where: SE 92nd & SE Foster Road
Lloyd District Farmers Market
When: 10am – 2pm, June – September
Where: NE Holladay Street, between NE 7th & 9th
Montavilla Farmers Market
When: Sundays, 10am – 2pm, June – Early October
Where: SE 76th & Stark
Parkrose Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, 8am – 2pm, May – October
Where: NE 122nd & Shaver
Sellwood Farmers Market
When: Wednesdays, 3:30pm – 7:30pm, 8am – 2pm, May – October
Where: 13th & SE Bybee Sts.
Posted May 7th, 2009 in Classes, Milagros News, food | Tags: coffee, Kenton, kid-friendly cafe |
I’ve found it! I’ve found the sister in business spirit to Milagros!
There is a new cafe in town, families, and it has everything I seek: a lovely atmosphere, great beverages, yummy baked goods, and a play area that pleases my toddler. But that’s not all!
It also has soft serve ice cream if you are in the mood (and frankly, sometimes I am!)and…drum roll please…is currently staffed by mamas, mamas who are welcome to bring a kiddo to work with them.
And so far it is, well, working! Posies Cafe is located in Portland’s Kenton neighborhood, 8208 N Denver Avenue.
Enjoy!~ Jennifer
That awesome looking drink is from the Green Salmon in Yachats but you get the picture…
Posted August 25th, 2008 in Family Outing, food |
Jennifer has been doing some blogging for MotherSource. Here is a piece she did on a couple of our favorite places to eat:
My family and I are always keeping our eyes peeled for family friendly restaurants near our home, and we have found two that we visit regularly. For sit down meals where you are served, both are affordable, delicious (whether you are a carnivore or herbivore), and have staff who think kids are cute!
*Pause Kitchen and Bar* in North Portland is located at 5101 N Interstate Avenue, (971) 230-0705. We ve enjoyed yummy soups, salads, and sandwiches from their menu. They grind the meat themselves for burgers (grass fed beef) and also have tasty house-made veggie burgers. They are totally happy with children being present, and on a sunny day it is a delight to sit in their backyard and eat while the children play on the lawn area (also the spot for folks who are smoking, though most folks out there weren t while we were there). And most impressive to me is their kids menu. While it does offer the usual kid menu fare (cheesy noodles and the like) it also has grilled chicken served with broccolini and mashed potatoes. This was so exciting to me since my daughter can t eat dairy, peanuts, or soy (which is generally the type of oil food is fried in). We always leave happy and with full bellies.
Is it a wicked hot summer day and you are longing for a place to eat that has air conditioning? Well, when last visited, *Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant* fit the bill. If you want the meal to come super fast, order vegetarian selections. Not sure what to order? Go with the vegan sampler!
Our kids love eating here because we all eat with our hands, and the owners truly adore children. We always leave Queen of Sheba restaurant smiling and satisfied. 2413 NE MLK Jr. Blvd., (503) 287-6302, http://www.queenofsheba.biz
Posted June 10th, 2008 in Family Outing, Milagros News, food |
I know, I know….all we ever talk about lately is berries. Berries, berries, berries…you would think we were bears or something. Anyhoo, we hit the Hollywood Farmers’ Market on Saturday and got some…strawberry plants. Sorry.
But we also got some awesome snap peas, Peonies, and more. Really what you get at the local farmers’ markets is high-quality locally produced, um, produce at good prices.
Speaking of saving money, if you are needing some baby or maternity clothes come to the swap this Saturday!
Posted June 9th, 2008 in Family Outing, Milagros News, Outside of Portland, food |
After an aborted attempt last weekend – the berries weren’t ready for us – we headed back to Kruger’s yesterday.
The season is just getting started, so it was a lot of hunting and gathering. However the weather was perfect – sunny but not too hot- and we still scored about 11 pounds of red gold. Next weekend should offer some great picking; the plants are full of berries waiting to mature.
Kruger’s will be having their annual Berry Jam on June 14 and 15. If you want to head a little further out, Rasmussen Farms will be having their Summer Sensations event this weekend as well.
Posted February 21st, 2008 in Events, Milagros News, food |
Come enjoy Penny’s Puppets at Milagros! The puppet show on March 13 will be perfect for the season “How to Catch Lepracaun.” A great show for ages 0 – 9!
Admission is only $3 per person, or $10 for four! Cash or check only paid to the performer.
More info at http://pennypuppets.com
Posted December 14th, 2007 in food |
We were at a holiday event at Mila’s school the other night. One thing I forgot comes with having a child in grade school is an endless calendar of school events…
Anyhoo, it was dinner time when everything wrapped up and rather than bus it home for leftovers we took the advice of another parent and hoofed it down N. Lombard to King Burrito.
Let me say that I have a serious burrito habit. I could literally eat burritos every single day of the week. And yes I am talking the real deal, the forearm sized burritos you find at your local taqueria.
La Bonita is a short walk from the shop so they see me three or four times a week. I really like La Bonita for a basic vege or bean burrito. The beans are good, the service is good, the vibe is good…and King Burrito?….man oh man…
This place is a beat up hole in the wall, the carpet is so badly worn and stained that you can’t determine its original color, the seating looks like a hodge podge of flea market rejects, there is no restroom, and they have a handful of vending machines filled with goodies to attract quarters from kids. Gael also managed to locate every electrical outlet in the room – which there are plenty! (But it should be said that trying to stick his finger in a socket is Gael’s greatest goal in life….)
They do get decor props for having two of the coolest toys in a plastic bubble machines I have a seen in a while: a Homies vending machine and a Jesus action figure vending machine (50 cents got Mila a Virgin Mary!).
The food, however, R-O-C-K’s! We are of the vegetarian persuasion and in addition to a substantial selection of traditional Mexican choices they offer a number of vegetarian choices. I opted for a chile relleno burrito for $3.75. It was magical – really.
I love chile rellenos but I tend to shy away from them in burritos because the relleno too often gets buried or is a greasy mess. Not here. The chile relleno was distinctive but none of the elements – pico de gallo, beans, rice – overpowered the flavor. Instead everything mixed together in a delicious peaceful harmony. It was huge, I finished the whole thing, and I wished I had second stomach so I could get another.
In addition to burritos they have a wide selection of other choices – tortas, quesadillas, menudo, etc. Like all taquerias should be, the place was a bargain and the service was quick. Our total bill for three burritos was 8 bucks and some change, basically about a buck a pound.
It is hard to live up to a name like King Burrito. These guys definitely do!
King Burrito is located at 2924 N. Lombard, Portland, OR 97217 – (503) 283-9757
Posted October 18th, 2007 in Milagros News, food |
I lived in Boston for many years during my stint of would-be rock stardom. Being young, broke and a lousy cook, I ate a lot of pizza – and I do mean A LOT of pizza. And although I got tired of many things during that time – such as being broke – I never got tired of pizza. I still love a great slice.
What is a great slice? Give me a plain cheese slice, with a thin perfectly cooked crust – not burnt or doughy, slightly sweet tomato sauce with a hint of garlic, and mozzarella cheese that is not too oily and definitely not part-skim. That’s it. Is that too much to ask?
Well, actually it may be too much to ask. I gave up searching for a decent slice after a half dozen years in Seattle. All I can say is that it is great to be in Portland and have easy access to Escape from New York Pizza.
This place is bare bones and serves up authentic NY pizza, right down to the attitude. There are no specialties here – no “Extreme Veggie” or “Southwest Chicken” or “Hawaiian
to be found. Just the basics – cheese, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, etc.
Step on in, order at the counter, grab a stool, and savor a slice or two. Or skip the authentic, kitschy, cluttered and some what scruffy decor and take your pizza to-go. Either way, there is no other real pizza place in Portland or the great Northwest as far as I can tell.
Escape from New York Pizza, 622 NW 23rd Ave, is cheap but cash-only. Kid-friendly but technically they aren’t really friendly to anyone (good thing they don’t charge extra for the ‘tude!).
