With the election just a week away, a palpable political buzz is electrifying conversation. While food issues have largely been overlooked in the Presidential campaign, our country is just beginning to get engaged with food on a much more substantial and political level. For proof, look to the recent coverage in national papers and magazines.
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A month has passed since Slow Food Nation, though it already feels like a year has gone by. Such is harvest season. But it’s not time to forgot about the momentum that started at this year’s event; there has continued to be some excellent wrap-up of the events, with an eye towards future iterations. If [...]

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Living in Portland, you probably don’t need to be reminded that we are awash in good beer. But while we might share a pint with friends or argue over our favorite brews, it is easy to overlook how the drink gets to our glass. Beer is one of the oldest artisan foods (arguably the oldest) [...]

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