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By mlb, on September 17th, 2011%
Yes, millet. Funny, because I had never tasted millet before taking this cooking class at Bob’s Red Mill — in fact, I didn’t even know they had cooking classes. But they do! If you’re in pdx, you should check one (or four) out!
Millet is a grain that, in this country, is used most often for bird seed but you should eat some too. It’s really good. I thought it was kind of couscous/rice-like grain and it would work well in a salad or a side dish or something like that. My big experiment Sunday night is going to be a Millet and Butternut Squash Risotto, so check back for that. Hopefully it’ll be a great success but even if not, it’s hard to go too wrong with a grain, wine, broth, butternut squash and copious amounts of cheese. Something delightful will . . . → Read More: The Wonders of…Millet!
By mlb, on July 10th, 2011%
The other night we (I) didn’t really feel like cooking so we did something we hadn’t for a while — we ordered in using Delivered Dish and got some food from Trebol in North Portland.
It seems when Delivered Dish first starting delivering in Portland, it seems like we called an order in at least every couple of months but then we sort of forgot about it. I’m not sure why, we always had good service and we thoroughly enjoyed our every-so-often Indian food fix brought directly to our house.
Anyway, we opted to order through them recently and it was nice to be able to order online now. Before, it was phone only. It was also nice that as I added things to the order area, I saw exactly what I was spending. It’s really easy to get carried away when ordering tasty food. . . . → Read More: Delivered Dish: Trebol
By mlb, on July 4th, 2011%
I. This is some really good pork tenderloin. You definitely need to grill some this Summer. Just pick a day and do it, you won’t be sorry.
II. I started volunteering at the Montavilla Farmers Market taking photos and it’s so fun. I’m posting my pics on flickr, both in sets and also, adding the best ones to the Montavilla Farmers Market group.
III. You should enter the Bob’s Red Mill Spar for the Spurtle (oatmeal!) contest. The details are below.
But first, let’s get back to the pork. A pork tenderloin is the perfect thing to grill in my opinion, because it’s on there just long enough to make the 30+ minutes you waited on the coals seem worth it. After 15 or so minutes you are rewarded with delicious, juicy, tender pork. Hooray!
Epic Marinated & Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Will feed 2-3, more people? Get more tenderloins & . . . → Read More: Epic Marinated & Grilled Pork Tenderloin
By mlb, on September 24th, 2010%
Thundering Hooves Grass-Fed Flat Iron — Madre Terra Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fleur de Sel, Sauteed Chard.
Laurelhurst Market
3155 E. Burnside
Portland OR 97214
So, finally, FINALLY! We went to Laurelhurst Market a couple of weeks ago. Oh, it was so good! I loved everything I ate except for two things: the fries (not crisp enough for me) and the shortbread on the dessert was nothing special. But every other single thing was delicious. I am in love with the polenta. And my steak was wonderful and the olive oil ice cream was mmmm!!!
I can’t contain myself any longer…let’s go straight to the pictures!
Obligatory menu shot
The start to a great meal: the Gin & Tonic
House Charcuterie Plate — Daily Selection with Crostini, Mustard, Pickles. I remember mortadella, and venison pate but there were other things too.
 . . . → Read More: Bring on the Meat: Laurelhurst Market
By mlb, on August 31st, 2010%
Caesar Salad at Cafe Castagna.
We have started a tradition of going out to dinner on Tuesday nights. Originally, we were thinking maybe every other Tuesday, but this month went to three places — of course, I am certainly not complaining. We tried two new places: Bar Avignon and Nostrana and revisited an old-standby: Cafe Castagna. This post is mostly pictures, enjoy!
Bar Avignon
2138 SE Division Street
Portland, OR 97202
I liked the food a lot. Also, it was a very cozy space. But, jwa and I were both a little surprised with the vibe. Not really uninviting but not that inviting either. It was weird, the whole time we were there I don’t think I saw any of the staff smile at all. I’m perfectly willing to assume it was just a strange night or something and go back again, though. I really want to love this place. . . . → Read More: Tuesday Night Dinners
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About Me I like to cook. I like to eat. I like to take photos. I live in SE Portland with my husband jwa and a grumpy, old lady cat named Chelsea. That is all.
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