Tag Archives: Portland

Today at Powell’s/Pastaworks on Hawthorne Blvd.

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Marisa

Yesterday afternoon, my mom, sister, nephew and I ran a few errands and eventually found ourselves on Hawthorne Blvd. Throughout my life, Hawthorne has always had a handful of vintage shops, music stores and restaurants and during my high school … Continue reading →

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Food in Jars on AM Northwest

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Marisa

Earlier today, I did a brief pickling segment on AM Northwest. I grew up watching this local Portland morning show, so it was definitely something of a thrill to find myself on that set. Take a peek, if you’re so … Continue reading →

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Hey Portland! Take a Canning Class With Me!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Marisa

Hey Portland, OR readers! I’m coming to town June 13-17. I’m going to eat pumpkin curry from Monsoon Thai, snuggle my adorable nephew, teach a class at Kitchencru and sign some books at Powell’s on Hawthorne (and in the process, … Continue reading →

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Pickles and Potlucks

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Marisa

After a very early morning wake-up call, I landed in Portland yesterday afternoon to spend the holidays with my parents. So far, I’ve done nothing but catch up on sleep and tag along to a pair of seasonal potlucks. Though … Continue reading →

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A Portland, OR Canning Class

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Marisa

Dear Portland. I am coming to visit you in just a couple short weeks. I am going to eat a Pok Pok (fish! sauce! wings!), dig for treasure at the bins and attend my 10 year college reunion out in … Continue reading →

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Portland, a GrassRoutes Guide and a Guest Post

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Marisa

Scott and I are headed to Portland for a week of vacation next week. It will be Scott’s first visit to my hometown and I can’t wait to introduce him the wonder that is Powell’s Books, take him to eat … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower Soup with Leeks, Carrots and Cheddar

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Marisa

I grew up in Portland, OR, at a time when it wasn’t quite as cool or slick as it is now. Back in those days, Balony Joe’s still fed the homeless off the Burnside Bridge, thrift stores weren’t particularly hip … Continue reading →

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