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By Michelle Abendschan, on November 10th, 2014%
Oh my. My summer slump kind of turned into a huge hiatus – and I can’t promise that I’ll post super regularly from now on, but I am really going to try to get something up at least 3-4 times per month.
Recently (way, way back in September), I was invited to a wonderful food bloggers, behind-the-scenes tour of Bob’s Red Mill in Milwaukie. This was great for a couple of reasons:
1. Bob’s Red Mill makes high-quality products that are so inspiring to cook and bake with, and
2. I used to work there and I can attest to what a great company it truly is.
An invitation to come tour the factory, get samples of new products, and meet with Bob was a delightful experience just like I figured that it would be. But then, I went on a huge roadtrip to North Dakota (buffalo! the HoDo!) and got very lax with my not too rigid to begin with blogging schedule.
Hopefully, I am now getting on back on track. And what’s a better way to do that than with the photos I took at BRM in September . . . → Read More: A Tour of Bob’s Red Mill, plus Freekeh with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Almonds, and Miso-Aioli
By Michelle Abendschan, on October 10th, 2014%
The Oregon Hop House
22675 Butteville Road NE
Aurora, Oregon 97002
Hopworks Urban Brewery
2944 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Wow.
I have taken a loooooooong summer hiatus. I didn’t really mean to, I just…get lazy in the summer. And then we did a big road trip to North Dakota in September, and here it is, October already. I honestly meant to post this before we left but time just got away from me. It happens sometimes.
So. Way back in September I was invited to a tour of the Levy Farm at the Oregon Hop House, courtesy of Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB). Patrick Levy showed us around including the picking machine and hop dryer. We got a tour of the facilities and farm, lunch catered by Chipotle, and then a tour of Hopworks back in Portland (unfortunately, I couldn’t stay for that part).
But, a couple of days later I dragged jwa back to the Powell HUB location for lunch. And honestly, it was one of the best burgers I’d had in a while (the rocket burger). Also, the Organic Velvet ESB was my drink of choice–besides being delicious, it’s also healthy because it has Bob’s Red . . . → Read More: Hopworks Urban Brewery
By Michelle Abendschan, on July 18th, 2014%
The American Local
3003 SE Division Street
Portland, Oregon 97214
Oh my god, I know! Two posts in one week is absolutely crazy-times. But sometimes, I take photos that turn out amazing and/or the meal was incredibly good and I can’t wait to get a post up! That is what this is.
Last Saturday we had planned to go out to dinner and our criteria was this:
1. where can we walk to quickly?
2. where is there air conditioning?
Winner? The American Local!
This was our first visit (Palino had actually been a favorite of both jwa and I for breakfasts and gelato) so we were a little sad when it closed last fall. And although we were both curious when The American Local opened in Pallino’s place, we just had never gotten around to trying it until the weather was super hot and we were super hungry – neither was an issue here.
The meal began with a couple of cocktails and we tried a number of sharable plates (what they recommend). Everything was amazing and arrived at the table plated gorgeously (I am a sucker for a pretty plate). If anything, I’d say we could maybe have skipped . . . → Read More: Dinner at The American Local
By Michelle Abendschan, on June 23rd, 2014%
Last Thursday evening, I was invited to a California Avocado Dinner hosted by the California Avocado Commission at Mother’s Bistro & Bar (212 SW Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97204). Relatively-speaking, I am a bit of a new fan of avocados, having really just started liking them about 10 years ago.
Gateway avocado delivery system: guacamole, of course. But jwa is an avid lover of avocados from way back, so I brought him to the dinner with me!
After some avocado daiquiris, socializing, and delicious hors d’oeuvres, Chef Lisa Schroeder gave a demo for an Avocado, Pink Grapefruit, and Dungeness Crab Salad (See recipe below). We also got an amazing swag bag filled with all sorts of goodies to take home, including avocados and a signed copy of the Mother’s Best cookbook at the end of the evening! Such a great time.
Thank you again California Avocado Commission and Mother’s Bistro & Bar!
California Avocado Dinner, June 19, 2014
Lucy Brennan’s Avocado Daiquiri
Avocado, Pink Grapefruit, a Dungeness Crab Cocktail
Guacamole-filled Cherry Tomatoes
Butter Lettuce, Avocado, & Green Onion Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken Breast with Sauteed Onions, and Peppers, Topped with Avocado, and Salsa, served with Macaroni . . . → Read More: June is California Avocado Month!
By Michelle Abendschan, on May 27th, 2014%
Roost
1403 SE Belmont, Portland, OR 97214
971-544-7136
I’m a little embarrassed that it took me this long to get this post up. Late spring/early summer is usually a weird time for me and cooking — it’s not a total onslaught of summer fruits and vegetables yet and it’s not chilly roasting weather. So, I usually take a mini hiatus. Which is what happened here.
But earlier in the month, we ate out on the designated Restaurant for Raphael House fundraising event night (May 7). There were a number of restaurants participating, including a few we had never tried before. Like Roost!
We’ve driven by this restaurant many times, but just never managed to remember about it when we were trying to think of a neighborhood place. That is going to change. I really enjoyed the meal here, plus I am a sucker for a grilled romaine salad.
I’m pretty sure they rotate their menu frequently, but the fried green tomatoes seem to be a constant. You should get some of those.
Fried green tomatoes, grilled romaine salad, hangar steak, duck legs, coconut-dusted ice cream — the best and most delicious way to raise money for a . . . → Read More: Restaurants for Raphael House: Roost
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