Losing Sight by Tati Richardson
Review: Losing Sight by Tati Richardson
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We Tried Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Yellow Mini Sheet Cake
with Chocolate Frosting! I've been on alert for Trader Joe's Yellow Mini Sheet Cake with chocolate frosting after seeing u/aswewaltz posted it in NY on Reddit 8 days ago. Every trip, I was disappointed. But today...finally... TJ's in the PNW have been blessed with the new gluten free sheet cake. So let's cut into it!…
Trader Joe's Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns bag with bao on a red steamer basket
We Tried Trader Joe’s Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns
I was skeptical when I saw that Trader Joe's newest dumpling was teriyaki-flavored. Teriyaki in a bao? I imagined a gloopy super sweet soy-based sauce overwhelming the veg filling. But now that I've tried Trader Joe's Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns? I think it's meant to be more of a shorthand toward a sweet,…

How to Get a Taste of Feast Portland, Even if You Can’t Go

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Feast Portland is here! You have one last chance to take off work on Friday afternoon and get tickets for the Friday Grand Tasting. Can’t do it? There IS still a way you can get a taste of Feast Portland. Back for its second year, the FeastFabCollab series pairs participating artisans and chefs to create one-of-a-kind items. Available at select New Seasons Markets and other locations around Portland,  portion of proceeds from FeastFabCollab items will be donated to Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon.


I’m most looking forward to the Stumptown + Alma Chocolate Whipped Mocha bar. Think of it as a sophisticated 3 Musketeers with a mocha center. I mean, c’mon, right?  Scroll down for a complete list of this year’s FeastFabCollab items, plus a Feast-special Salt & Straw ice cream flavor, inspired by Portland’s local flora.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters + Alma Chocolate Whipped Mocha bar
The Stumptown + Alma Whipped Mocha Bar is essentially a sophisticated three musketeers bar with a creamy mocha center, dark chocolate shell and a sprinkle of finely grown Stumptown coffee.$5.99 retail. Sold in Alma stores, select Stumptown stores, select New Seasons Market locations and available online.

New Seasons Market + Hopworks Urban Brewery “Farm To Feast” Fresh Hop Saison

Brewed for Feast in collaboration with New Seasons Market, Hopworks wanted to make a beer highlighting relationships between sustainable farmers, brewer, and retailer. This Saison uses 300 pounds of fresh Centennial hops from Crosby Hop Farm, spelt, and Salmon-Safe malted wheat and barley from Mainstem Malt. 6.5% ABV / 40 IBUS. Available: $5.99 retail, 22 oz bottle. Sold at select New Seasons Market locations.

Seattle’s own Chef Tom Douglas + Smith Teamaker BLEND: No.190 Arbequina Oolong Tea
A creamy and nutty oolong balanced with soft citrus notes, perfect with any meal, teatime or even steaming dumplings. A blend of high grown Taiwanese oolong scented with Oregon Olive Mill Arbequina olive oil and Italian bergamot.
$15.99 retail for 15 Sachets. Sold at the Smith Teamaker shop and select New Seasons Market locations.

Olympia Provisions + Tillamook Cheddar Cheese Sausage
Olympia Provisions’ classic frankfurter, made with pure pork shoulder and smoked over hickory and maple, is studded with melty pockets of Tillamook Sharp Cheddar.
Suggested retail – $10.25/lb. Sold in select New Seasons Market meat counters and prepared foods sections throughout September.

Olympia Provisions + Full Sail Beer Bratwurst

100% pork sausage flavored with white pepper, ginger, and nutmeg and a heavy pour of Sessions beer. Suggested retail – $9.65/lb. Sold in select New Seasons Markets through September.

Chef Nina Compton + QUIN Mango Chili Lime Dreams Come Chew
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A fruity, chewy candy inspired by New Orleans Chef Nina Compton’s childhood memories of eating fresh mango on the beaches of St. Lucia. Available: $10 retail, 15 pieces/box. Sold at QUIN in Union Way (situated between Burnside and Stark) at 1025 SW Stark St and quincandy.com.

Salt & Straw + Portland International Airport Portland Rainwater and Spruce Tips Ice Cream 

This Douglas fir and spruce needle infused scoop features Oregon rain and ocean water and a hazelnut bark brittle made with Cocanu’s grey bar. Pre-packaged single scoop cups will be available at PDX airport’s Tender Loving Empire and the Country Cat locations as well as at Salt & Straw’s Portland scoop shops.

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