Look on the packaging of your food. Under ingredients you might find palm oil. It may seem harmless. In fact, you may never think about it again, but this mentality…
One starch to rule them all
As Sam Gamgee reminds us, potatoes are endlessly versatile. Boil ‘em. Mash ‘em. Stick ‘em in a stew. I always have a bag in my pantry. They can be used…
Bacon in the dark of night: stories from the Hotcake House
It’s early Wednesday morning. Like really, really, early—1:30 a.m. early and I’m walking toward the iconic sign on the right side of Powell Boulevard going east. If you’ve been in…
WTF is that? A beginner’s guide to decoding baking recipes
Acronyms AP All Purpose t Teaspoon T Tablespoon c. Cup qt. Quart g. Gallon oz. Ounces lb. Pound Handy conversions 1T = 3t 1/4c. = 4T 4c. = 1qt 1g….
A walk around food cart city
I grew up just across the bridge in Vancouver, Washington—home to many small breweries, coffee shops and unique restaurants. Little did I know that when I moved to Portland, I…
Green Zebra goes to college
Q: What do you get when you cross a New Seasons with a 7-Eleven? Hint: it’s not organic Slurpees. Those who said “Green Zebra Grocery” are correct! The brainchild of…
The true cost of dining a la food cart
How often a person goes out to eat can have a massive effect on their budget. Grabbing food outside of the house seems cheap on a day-to-day basis. The average…
Chowder cooking challenge!
Lompoc Brewery has been hosting their annual chowder challenge for the past decade. Let the challenge begin! There are 12 contestants, all of which are brewing companies, and they battle…
Let’er eat: Cowboy bean soup
Although this past week has been exceptionally warm for the end of January, the dark and rainy days will most certainly be back soon. It will inevitably be dreary outside,…
Ribbed for your leisure
It’s summer time, and the livings, well, they’ve been pretty easy. So should your grilling. Why wait six to eight hours for ribs you’ll probably forget about as you pass…
Diabetes…That is all
Cooking Time: 45–60 minutes Servings: ∞ This recipe that I am giving unto you is not to be taken lightly. Baking this monstrous pastry is like unlocking the doors to…