Hello everyone! I’ve been away from the blog for a few weeks and I wanted to tell you why: I got married! Yes, after 17 years together we tied the knot.
Where I’ve Been for the Past Few Weeks
“Pour the Water as I Leave” Film Fundraiser
Just today I learned about this fundraiser event happening Friday, March 31 to support “Pour the Water as I Leave.” This is a 90-minute animated, narrative/documentary hybrid feature film about the Bosnian War and its refugees, currently in production in Portland. There will be music, food and drink, among other things.
Continue reading ““Pour the Water as I Leave” Film Fundraiser”Find Your Farm at the 2023 CSA Share Fair Event
Beautiful plants from the Lucky Crow CSA
It’s that time again: time to choose your CSA share! CSAs, as I’ve written about before, are an excellent way to access a variety of local foods (produce, meats, eggs, etc.) and support local farmers, fishers, and ranchers at the same time. An easy way to hone in on what you want in a CSA is to attend the annual CSA Share Fair event, this year on Sunday, February 26, 10am to 2pm. It’s free to attend!
Continue reading “Find Your Farm at the 2023 CSA Share Fair Event”The 10th Annual Chocolate for Congo Is This February
Now in its 10th year, Chocolate for Congo continues to work with Portland-area restaurants and bakeries to raise money to benefit Action Kivu and Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI)—non-profits investing in the women, children and communities of eastern Congo. Theo Chocolate has donated the chocolate, and desserts will be available throughout the month of February in Portland. The Never Again Coalition has organized this fundraiser.
Continue reading “The 10th Annual Chocolate for Congo Is This February”Dumpling Week 2023 (It’s Back)
Some of the dumplings you can expect from 2023 Dumpling Week. Photo credit: the Oregonian
I love dumplings—and I love promoting Dumpling Week here on the blog because it’s one of my favorite themed food fests in Portland. Many thanks to the Oregonian for producing it each year. Basically you get some special dumplings for $14 or less per plate (up from $10/plate in 2019). Simple and delicious, from Sunday, January 29 to Saturday, February 4.
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