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Portland OR 97219
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Collection of featured articles from the weekly market newsletter, known as the Grapevine. Subscribe today and never miss a thing!
In Oregon, late September and early October are our golden days of fall, and nowhere is that clearer than at the farmers’ market. The sun is still shinning, though the heat has dropped. The mornings are crisp, the evenings coming on sooner and sooner. At the farmers’ market, it is easy to see the way summer and fall blend into one another.
Read MoreReflecting back on my years at the market, there are many funny moments. You need a good sense of humor to run a farmers’ market and the opportunity to laugh presents itself nearly every week.
Read MoreA common question we get at the info booth is, “why should I get tokens to shop the market? Don’t the vendors take cash and card?” Today we’re diving into tokens – when they’re needed, why you might consider using them, and how they are used.
Read MoreIf you shop at Hillsdale Farmers’ Market with any kind of regularity, you’ve likely crossed paths with Eamon Molloy. Eamon is our market’s longtime manager, who first took on the role in 2004. He’s friendly, helpful, and seems to somehow know everything there is to know about produce. For many, his name is synonymous with the market. As the season’s change, so do we. Eamon will be retiring as market manager at the end of September 2022.
Read MoreMonday – prep. Tuesday – plant. The following Friday – harvest. Welcome to the world of microgreens.
Read MoreDo you know what a scoby is? Or, more specifically, did you know that the word “scoby” is actually an acronym? SCOBY stands for Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast – and is a major component in the fermentation and production of kombucha.
Read MoreThis weekend you will find a new vendor at our market! Emily Schott Christensen is coming to Hillsdale with four varieties of blueberries, all grown at the Schott Family Farm in Woodburn, OR.
Read MoreIn 2017 honing, crafting, packaging, marketing and selling bone broth was the furthest thing from Julia Baker’s mind. She was in her twenties and suffering from disruptive and painful gut issues. She spoke to her doctor and they ran a series of tests, with everything coming back frustratingly normal. Her doctor told her that she was fine, and Julia remembers thinking, “that is an insane answer. I do not feel fine.”
Read MoreWhen you start a recipe, often one of the first items you’ll reach for is cooking oil. Maybe you prefer olive oil, or maybe you favor the flavor of butter. Have you ever tried cooking with ghee?
Read MoreThis Sunday our market falls on June 19th, which is Juneteenth, the oldest national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Even though it has been celebrated for over 150 years, Juneteenth has often been overlooked and unacknowledged. Last year, President Biden signed a new law, which made Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday. This was a major step forward in increasing the visibility of Juneteenth. Today, we want to take some time to talk about this important holiday and all it represents.
Read MoreWhen Kara and Greg Unger took over the family berry business, they knew they were in the middle of a historic worldwide pandemic. The couple had their eyes open, minds set, ready to take on what Covid 19 might throw their way. What no one expected was an unheard of heat dome to come to the Pacific Northwest, and decimate their crop.
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