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Confronting racism and the white gaze in Oregon’s food culture
Oregon-based food journalist Samantha Bakall talks about confronting racism and increasing representation in the food industry, the food media and more.
Portland chef volunteers to feed the needy
The global pandemic has had a huge impact on the service industry in Oregon, especially in Portland, a city known for its lively food scene. In April, a survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association found 81% of Oregon restaurant workers have been laid off or furloughed as a result of the pandemic.
University of Oregon class creates quarantine cookbook
A University of Oregon professor’s weekly Zoom hangouts developed into a quarantine cookbook supporting food justice.
A huckleberry by any other name: The story behind Westerners’ favorite wild berries
Huckleberry season is in full swing in the Pacific Northwest, and whether you forage them yourself or pay a pretty penny at your local farmer's market, these berries are a sweet staple of summer. But what if we told you huckleberries don't grow in the West? In fact, you've been enjoying native blueberries all along.
Portland’s food carts show resilience during the coronavirus pandemic
Portland's celebrated food carts flourished during the Great Recession. A new hardship — the COVID-19 pandemic — is testing their creativity and resilience again.