“Organic Farming Systems in the Era of FSMA” Monterey, CA (July 22, 2019)—The first of six educational sessions at the third annual Organic Grower Summit (OGS) features a dive into the changing landscape of food safety on organic farms, and how the industry is complying with the new Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) produce safety…
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Extend Summer All Year Long: Tequila and Mezcal Tours
View this email in your browser Summer Doesn’t Have to End! Greetings, from the middle of Mexico’s balmy rainy season. Agaves throughout Mexico are currently soaking up the only water they will get for the entire year. As you’re soaking up the summer sun and a tasty beverage, don’t forget that tequila and mezcal tour season is…
Summer at the Farmers Market
Summer at the Farmers Market! What’s in Season at Market Salsa, gazpacho, ratatouille, oh my! It’s our favorite season for eating. We’ve had just enough sun to ripen tomatoes and draw eggplant out from their purple haze. In a few weeks richly hued peppers will also star in our market show. Summer snacks like homemade salsa take just…
Celebrate Summer Fruits and Vegetables
Tomato time! Summer Glory! We have arrived – finally! – to real summer. The sun, a bit of heat and all of the crispy, crunchy, juicy, scrumptious fruits and vegetables you’ve been waiting for. From cool cucumbers to hot padron peppers, juicy peaches to tart tomatoes, summer has come to Rubinette Produce! Whether you need a…
Beer and Cider webmag The New School announces Relaunch – New Website, New Editor, Features & More
Beer and Cider webmag The New School launches new website, new features, new editor and contributors from BeerAdvocate, Northwest Brewing News and Bend’s SourceWeekly. After years of conceptualizing and more than six months in development, The New School – a Pacific Northwest beer and cider webmag – has launched an ambitious new site and plans…
Barn Dance & Picnic Benefits Farm-Based Education Non Profit Sauvie Island Center
Whole Foods Market presents Sauvie Island Center’s annual fundraiser. PORTLAND, OR –The Sauvie Island Center’s 11th Annual Barn Dance & Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, July 27th on the Sauvie Island Growers farm and the grounds ofMetro’s Howell Territorial Park. The family-friendly event, presented by Whole Foods Market, is a benefit for the Sauvie Island Center, a farm-based education non-profit. Doors open at 4:00…
Powell’s Books August 2019 food events
Andy Ricker “Pok Pok Noodles: Recipes from Thailand and Beyond” Thursday, August 29, 7:30pm, Powell’s City of Books (1005 W. Burnside St., Portland) From chef and bestselling author Andy Ricker comes this definitive guide to the most delicious and time-honored noodle dishes of Thailand with recipes anyone can make at home. From iconic dishes like phat…
Portland Food & Drink – PDX Hot Sauce Expo, August 17th & 18th
It’s that time of year again! The 4th Annual Portland Hot Sauce Expo is coming up on August 17th & 18th. Bon Appetit called our NYC Hot Sauce Expo “The most fun—and hardcore—food convention” they’ve ever been to — http://bit.ly/2VrXfw8 At the PDX Hot Sauce Expo, spicy food enthusiasts can try unlimited samples from over 40 handpicked artisanal craft hot sauce makers from around the globe! Showcases and competitions will…
OSU’s food preservation hotline opens July 15
CORVALLIS, Ore. – As canning season gets underway, the Food Preservation hotline from Oregon State University Extension Service starts taking calls July 15. The toll-free hotline at 800-354-7319 runs until Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. When the hotline is closed, callers can leave a message. The hotline is staffed…
FREE Slurpee Drinks for All on 7-Eleven Day + $1 Deals
Mark your calendars! July 11th, also known as 7-Eleven Day, is around the corner and we are cheers-ing with a FREE SMALL Slurpee drink for everyone in honor of the brand’s birthday! Customers across the U.S. can pick up their FREE celebratory Slurpee drink at participating 7-Eleven stores nationwide from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m….