Archive for June, 2011
Market Chef : Sophie Rahman
To say that Sophie Rahman is well-traveled is to make a big fat understatement. Born in Pakistan to an English mother and Indian father, Rahman married young and followed her husband around the globe, starting with a move to England... Read More
Culinary Instructor Jason McCammon shows us his tricks
The youngest of five kids, Jason Patrick McCammon was raised in Eugene, Oregon surrounded by hazelnut orchards, walnuts, apple and cherry trees on an urban farm where he and his family enjoyed feasting their way through the seasons every year.... Read More
What Is Our Role in Community Food Security?
Summer is right around the corner, and our fifth season at the Montavilla Farmers Market is in full swing. Our farmers are selling the most beautiful fresh greens, strawberries, spring onions, new potatoes, crispy radishes, and so much more seasonal... Read More
Lend Us Your Corner
The Montavilla Farmers Market is looking for a few folks who live near high-traffic intersections and would like to adopt our A-frame signs for the season. Volunteers would set out signs at the beginning of the day... Read More
MAC sous chef Dax Erickson
Born into a food service oriented family, Multnomah Athletic Club sous chef Dax Erickson’s fate was basically sealed from day one. By the time he got to college, chef Erickson was working in restaurant kitchens as an easy and familiar... Read More
Opening Day 2011
This past weekend, we celebrated the opening of our 2011 season. The day, in my estimation, was an unqualified success. The air was warm and the ground was dry. People were ambling about the market site with smiles on their... Read More