Commensal Fermentation Archives

September 10, 2026September 7, 2026

The 6th Annual Tomato Fest is Saturday in Portland

Tomatoes from the Bridgetown Bites garden. — My own personal tomato haul earlier this summer.

Though we’ve had some rain recently, it’s still summer—and still peak tomato season. So Saturday, September 12 is an apt time to celebrate that queen of summer, the tomato. The 6th annual Tomato Fest is four hours of tomatoey goodness on a blocked off street in Southeast Portland—and buckwheat will be joining the chat this year. More details below.

June 6, 2025January 4, 2026

Small Bites: National Donut Day, CC Slaughters, Sports Bra, and More

Donuts at Mikiko Mochi Donuts in Portland and Beaverton, OR. — Photo credit: Mikiko Mochi Donuts

Today, June 6 is National Donut Day. It is celebrated on the first Friday of June each year, and as Portland is a big donut town, you can expect to find donut specials throughout the city. Here are some to watch for.

January 29, 2025March 5, 2025

The Wild Bunch Natural Wine Event Happens in March in Portland

The Wild Bunch, a natural wine event that’s been around since 2020 and is held every March, is back this year. I’m not a wine drinker currently, but I gotta say—the lineup looks amazing. Tickets are going fast, according to the organizers and Eventbrite, so check out the details here, and get your ticket sooner than later if it’s something that appeals to you.