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Head To the Portland Sourdough Showcase This Week in Portland

Sourdough bread, some of which you might find at the Portland Sourdough Showcase.
Some of the sourdough breads I recently saw from Little T Baker at the recent plant sale at the Side Yard Farm.

April 1 is usually reserved for April Fools’ Day, but I have a better idea: Celebrate National Sourdough Bread Day on April 1 instead. Here in Portland you can immerse yourself in all things sourdough at the second annual Portland Sourdough Showcase, taking place at Steelport Knife Co. that afternoon. And it’s free to attend!

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King Cakes in Portland: Where to Find Them in 2026

The Three Kings.
The Three Wise Kings, Atlas Catalàn, 1375, Fol. V.

It’s time to start thinking about getting your king cakes in Portland! Today is the fifth day of Christmas, but on January 6 Christmas is over and Three Kings Day—aka Epiphany—arrives, setting off the Epiphanytide. This day recognizes the story of the Magi (aka Three Wise Men) who we are told visited Jesus and gave him gifts. It was a way to say, “we’re glad you’re here,” among other things.

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