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The Ultimate Portland Pumpkin Patch Guide: 25+ Farms for Fall Family Fun

Oct 7, 2025

The Ultimate Portland Pumpkin Patch Guide: 25+ Farms for Fall Family Fun

With over 25 farms in the metro area, finding the perfect pumpkin patch can be overwhelming. Our guide breaks down the best spots by price, location, and experience, from Sauvie Island's iconic farms to Washington County's hidden gems.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Portland Grocery Deals (Oct. 1-7): BOGO Chicken, 79¢ Avocados & Peppers + 3 Easy Meal Ideas

Oct 2, 2025

Portland Grocery Deals (Oct. 1-7): BOGO Chicken, 79¢ Avocados & Peppers + 3 Easy Meal Ideas

Your weekly guide to Portland grocery savings is here! This week, find deals on BOGO chicken breasts at QFC, 79¢ avocados and bell peppers at Albertsons/Safeway, and BOGO pork tenderloins at Fred Meyer.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The Ultimate Guide to Portland Food & Drink Events in October 2025

Oct 1, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Portland Food & Drink Events in October 2025

Whether you're looking to pick the perfect pumpkin, sip on fresh-hop ales, or learn a new kitchen skill, this is your guide to the best food-centric and fun-filled events happening around Portland month long.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
How a Vegetarian South Tabor Food Chemist Enjoys Portland’s Bounty

Sep 30, 2025

How a Vegetarian South Tabor Food Chemist Enjoys Portland’s Bounty

From picking peaches in Hood River, to cooking up an impressive vegan meatloaf and a beautiful gratin, a South Tabor food chemist shares his strategy for delicious, adaptable cooking.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Portland Grocery Deals (Sept. 24-30): 99¢/lb. Turkey, BOGO Steaks + A $17 Pork Ragù Meal Deal

Sep 25, 2025

Portland Grocery Deals (Sept. 24-30): 99¢/lb. Turkey, BOGO Steaks + A $17 Pork Ragù Meal Deal

Your weekly guide to Portland grocery savings (Sept. 24-30) features deals on coffee, frozen turkey breasts for 99¢/lb., BOGO New York strip steaks, and local pumpkins for just 39¢/lb. Plus, a comforting pork and mushroom ragù dinner for 4 for under $17.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Fall Harvest
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Sep 24, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Fall Harvest

From crisp apples and sweet winter squash to wild chanterelles, here’s what to find, cook, and preserve this fall.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
What a $49,000 Grocery Bill Looks Like: Inside a Week at Meals on Wheels People

Sep 23, 2025

What a $49,000 Grocery Bill Looks Like: Inside a Week at Meals on Wheels People

Your weekly grocery run might have a cart. Theirs requires box trucks and a forklift. We go inside the massive Meals on Wheels People operation that turns a $49,000 budget into 29,000 meals for Portland-area seniors.

Bryan M. Vance
Meals on Wheels People
Bryan M. Vance, Meals on Wheels People
Portland Grocery Deals (Sept. 17-23): Big Seafood & Coffee Sales, + An $18 Fish Taco Dinner For 4

Sep 18, 2025

Portland Grocery Deals (Sept. 17-23): Big Seafood & Coffee Sales, + An $18 Fish Taco Dinner For 4

Your weekly guide to navigating Portland, Oregon, grocery deals (Sept. 17-23) is here, featuring a quick and flavorful blackened rockfish taco dinner you can make for about $4.50 per person.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The Sister-Store Shock: How Brand Loyalty Is Costing You At the Grocery Store

Sep 16, 2025

The Sister-Store Shock: How Brand Loyalty Is Costing You At the Grocery Store

My 16-store investigation found QFC charges a 26% premium, on average, over its corporate sibling, Fred Meyer. But that's not all I found. Here's the breakdown of where you're overpaying.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Portland Grocery Prices Hold Steady in August, But Key Items See Big Swings

Sep 11, 2025

Portland Grocery Prices Hold Steady in August, But Key Items See Big Swings

The latest CPI data for the West Region shows grocery prices were flat in August, a stark contrast to the national spike. But under the surface, prices for produce and meat continued to climb while dairy costs fell. Here’s the local breakdown.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
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