In Issue #2: Summer 2024 - The Heart of Sustainability

ON THE COVER: Photo by Ross Maloof

Letter from the Publisher

Welcome to the Summer Edition of Edible Portland! As the warmth of the season envelopes us, we dive into the heart of sustainability in food and wine, cider, and beautiful botanical zero-proof creations, exploring the vibrant, eco-friendly practices that define the culinary world today. This edition is a celebration of seasonal abundance, innovative farming practices, and passionate individuals dedicated to nurturing our planet.

Summer is a vibrant tapestry of flavors and colors, a season where nature’s bounty is at its peak, offering an unparalleled opportunity for sustainable culinary exploration. As publishers of Edible Portland, we see summer as the perfect time to champion eco-friendly practices in food and libation. The warm months invite us to savor fresh, locally-sourced produce, celebrate organic farming, and indulge in the finest natural wines. It’s a time when farmers’ markets brim with ripe, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and our plates refl ect the earth’s generosity. Through our pages, we aim to inspire readers to embrace farm-to-table dining, reduce food waste, and support ethical producers. Summer, in all its glory, is a reminder of the joys and responsibilities of sustainable living, a season where every meal can be a celebration of our commitment to the planet.

Together, we can savor the flavors of the season while nurturing our planet for future generations. Enjoy the journey of sustainable living with us!

Happy reading and cheers to a Sustainable Summer!

Bees & Water Y’ALL!

—Jon

Letter from the Editor-in-chief

Summer Edition 2024

Hey, Portland, I am getting a serious crush on you.

Your vibe, food, friendliness and vibrancy combine to make you irresistible. As I have settled in over the past three months, I became aware of the go-to, must-have accessory in Portland – a dog poop bag holder! Our girl, Penny, so enjoys the dog parks in the different neighborhoods around the city. Walking with her, I happened upon several sizeable gardens, each one bursting with produce, fruit, or flowers. I am impressed with your commitment to eating healthy and local, sometimes uber-local, like from a community garden.

In addition, we are fortunate to have many excellent farmers markets where one can find bins of crunchy sugar snap peas, a treat when eaten raw, glorious asparagus standing thick and tall, and baskets of tender greens for salads that need no dressing. So get out there and get your share of nature’s bounty!

Don’t miss the Portland Farmers Market on the campus of PSU every Saturday, from 8:30 am–2 pm/9 am–2 pm November –February

South Waterfront Farmers Market Thursday afternoons, 2-7 pm (June–Oct.); winter market is held in the morning on the 2nd Thursday of the month (Nov.–Feb.)

Woodstock Farmers Market June through October Sundays 10 am – 2 pm

My Best,
Deborah