Posts Tagged farm profile
Even Pull Farm Preview
In early October, I drove deep into Oregon’s wine country twice, but I never had a sip of wine.
Harmony & Balance at The Croft
While early dusk settled across downtown Portland, the sun still shone brilliantly orange a mere fifteen minutes away, casting long and dappled light onto Sauvie Island.
Food as Culture: The Romantic Realities of Food in Italy
Talking about food is best on a full stomach, as the resulting discourse, often fraught and conflicted, flows best when not hindered by hunger-induced crankiness.
Knowing Your (Grocery Store) Farmer
My husband recently rushed home from picking up a box of pasta at our local grocery store, eager to relay a conversation he’d overheard before forgetting its details.
A Year of Transitions
As much as they might crave a comfy couch, a relaxing beverage, and a sturdy ottoman, farmers don’t have the luxury of sitting down for an extended chat.
Nurturing a Natural Ecosystem
Last summer, Nathan Moomaw recruited customers for his new pastured based meat farm, Moomaw Family Farm, before owning a single animal.
Planting Roots
Few words are as visually evocative, or as illustrative of their definition, as “tumbleweed”.
Guiding the Land Through the Seasons
It was more than open land that I suddenly craved; I wanted to interact with more of nature’s elements than just water.
“Growing Food for People We Know”
A few weeks ago, I listened to an NPR piece about the Oregon Country Fair.
Cultivating Food & Community
There's frequently a disconnect between how people portray themselves online, and how they act in reality: the bubbliest, most engaged person on iChat ends up being taciturn and standoffish in person.
Developing Community & Flavor at Blue Bee Farm
"Sorry, I take pictures of poop," Shanna Schlitz ruefully shrugged as she crouched over an unidentified specimen with her iPhone.
A Commitment in Ink
Since moving to Portland, I've quickly developed an appreciation for a wide range of tattoo art.
Ensuring Diversity by Preserving the Past
Spending time on a farm tends to lead to deep philosophical conversations about the nature of life and society.
Farm Profile | Sunset Lane's Pursuit of Flavor and Tradition
On a recent episode of Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations, Bourdain explored Austin, Texas during the insanity of the South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival.
Farm Profile | MudJoy Farm's Levels of Diversity
Harry Short grows varieties of vegetables that you've never heard of.