Nourishing Ideas

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

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Raven & Rose

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Sometimes people ask me how I have time to write stories as a restaurant chef. Usually, I say something like "We find the time for t...
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Monday, July 30, 2012

Kitchen Notebooks

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Restaurant kitchens are complex work spaces. As seasonal ingredients change, or inspirations bring new dishes to the menu, everyone in ...
Saturday, July 14, 2012

Portland Meat Collective

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They say necessity is the mother of invention. Back in January of 2009, talented editor and food writer, Camas Davis lost her job at Portl...
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Monday, February 27, 2012

Online Reservations

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In an increasingly fast-paced world, more restaurants are beginning to provide online booking systems. Most of the time, this is convenient ...
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Winter Farmer's Market

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Having a vibrant winter farmer's market demonstrates several things about the Northern Willamette Valley that we should all be thankful ...
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Piglets and Mark Payne

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The time has come again when I will lose one of my finest ranchers to the harsh business climate of responsibly raised animals. Every few ye...

Herbs and Spices

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Any kitchen that prepares their meals from raw ingredients knows the benefit of a few herbs and spices in the cupboard. Restaurant kitchens...
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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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