This book is a collection of recipes from all over Portland. Contributors range from professional chefs to people who made something really great at home one time. Each recipe has been vetted by The Portland Society of Food Hobbyists, who all agreed everything tastes good.
KATH & DAVE
Have all of the kitchen gear required for a 100% authentic dish.
NINA & LANCE
Share a love for cacao, birthday tapas, and each other.
SPYKE
The intense bicycle-rights advocate challenges you to think about what you’re eating.
BRYCE & LISA
Can Pickle that.
MARCO
The 911 Beets hotline operator shares a recipe for the most frequently reported case of beet-related trauma.
BRENDAN & MICHELLE
Finally figured out what to do with the durian from their csa box!!!
MR. MAYOR
Our City’s beloved leader knows a top-secret spot for the best brunch in town.
THE RATS
Foodies and frequenters of portland’s finest garbage cans.
GUTTERPUNKS
Know how to eat well for one dollar. Do you have a dollar?
ELLEN
Adult babysitter. Shares the recipe for the #1 best mac and cheese in the world, according to Doug.
A little guy with a big appetite.
JOHNNY
A waiter at SoCal’s Around the World in 80 Plates.
ROCKSTAR CHEFS
Professional chefs who photograph really well.
DOUG & CLAIRE
Have mastered the TV dinner after experimenting with many, many TV Dinners.
PETER & NANCE
Committed to conscious eating. Their recipe requires a locally sourced chicken.
STU & DONALD
Owners and operators of Portland’s widely unknown food cart, Stu’s stews.
MALCOLM & KRIS
Their organic vegan recipe requires immediate access to a fart patio.
ALEXANDRA
Fred and Carrie’s one-time roommate shares her favorite recipe for lasagna with Cheez Whiz frosting.
MARTY
Has fresh ideas for the best use of America’s #1 vegetable. (Celery, of course.)
JOAQUIN
Shares a nutritious smoothie recipe that will support a healthy workout routine.
TONI & CANDACE
Owners and operators of Women and Women First bookstore. Recipes intended for women ONLY.
ALIKI
A humble farmer.
