Nourishing Ideas

A chef's story about food culture, agriculture, and the people who feed us.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Counter Culture-Three Meals in Japan

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The open kitchens in American fine dining are a relatively new concept. In order to increase the entertainment of its guests, restauranteurs...

Fruit & Vegetable Compression

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Over the past few years, several cookbooks have hit the shelves detailing the techniques of "sous-vide" cookery. Although this is...
Saturday, October 10, 2009

Japanese Cookbooks

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On my most recent trip to Japan, I scored some great new cookbooks. As I was thumbing through them (from right to left), a few notable diff...
Saturday, September 19, 2009

Before the Rain Came

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Sometimes the most delightful moments of the year are also the most fleeting. The melon season in the Northwest is such a fleeting moment. T...
Saturday, September 5, 2009

A Brief Note to the Vegetarian

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I suppose it was only a matter of time before the many special diets of Portland discovered my love of vegetables, and willingness to accomm...
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Thursday, August 6, 2009

Quelites and Halophytes

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Why I want you to eat more weeds My grandmother was an avid gardener. I remember fondly how she would rattle off the common names of the wee...
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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson!

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The 23rd annual International Pinot Noir Celebration ended today with a whirlwind tasting panel at Park Kitchen. Jancis Robinson , the reno...
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David Padberg
Portland, Oregon, United States
A chef shares stories about inspiring producers and food traditions, ideas about cooking, farming, foraging, and all things food and drink.
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