I'm Bryan, a journalist and digital strategist based in wet and wonderful Portland, Oregon. I'm also the founder of Stumptown Savings and the Feed Your Curiosity newsletter.
Jun 19, 2025
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12 min read
This week's deals: Score fresh rockfish for $5.99/lb., local cherries for $4.99/lb., and 99¢ avocados. Plus a 30-minute fish taco recipe perfect for Portland summer!
Jun 18, 2025
13 min read
Everything you need to know about what's in season, where to shop, and how to save on Oregon and SW Washington's best summer harvest.
Jun 13, 2025
3 min read
This Stumptown Savings Costco Membership calculator helps you determine if a Costco membership is right for you, and which membership to get.
Jun 12, 2025
11 min read
Score local cherries for $2.49/lb., pork shoulder for $1.99/lb., and watermelon deals. Plus make pulled pork two ways for Father's Day weekend!
Jun 11, 2025
7 min read
West Region grocery costs climbed 0.1% last month, ending two months of declines.
Jun 10, 2025
14 min read
Kirsten from Rose City Park shares her strategic approach: rotating between stores and planning one weekly shop to feed her family of four.
Jun 5, 2025
10 min read
Score local strawberries for as low as $4.29 a pint, plus a ground beef deal means a Persian feast for 4 for under $20!
Jun 4, 2025
6 min read
The Hillsdale Farmers Market offers unique vendors, accessibility programs, and a relaxed shopping experience year-round.
Jun 3, 2025
8 min read
Laurie from Milwaukie shares her grocery strategy: mixing convenience with fresh ingredients to feed her busy family without breaking the bank.
Jun 1, 2025
4 min read
Stumptown Savings is helping hundreds of Portlanders save time and money on groceries. Now I need your help to expand and buy a cow.
May 30, 2025
Oregon's largest independent grocer brings 7,000+ local products and community gathering spaces to Reed's Crossing in Hillsboro.
May 29, 2025
9 min read
Score local wild-caught rockfish for $6.99/lb at New Seasons, plus post-holiday markdowns on grilling essentials and seasonal produce deals.
May 28, 2025
From century-old sausage kitchens to whole-animal butcheries, these Portland meat shops are your secret weapon for summer cookout success
May 27, 2025
How one Portlander stretches $175 into a week of meals for two — even while battling a cold and managing a cross-border road trip.
May 22, 2025
With a holiday weekend on deck, score USDA Choice petite sirloin for $2.99/lb., sweet corn (2 for $1), plus more deals for grilling out.
May 20, 2025
How one woman transformed a sunny side lot into a productive urban farm, bringing fresh, affordable produce to dozens of Portland families.
May 15, 2025
Score tri-tip roasts (buy 1, get 1 free), broccoli for 99 cents/lb., avocados for 77 cents each, and make a delicious tri-tip dinner for just $3.18 per serving.
May 13, 2025
5 min read
Portland shoppers saw grocery prices dip 0.2% in April, but annual food costs remain up across the West Region. Here's what's getting cheaper — and what isn't.
Here’s your guide to the best local fields, what makes Oregon strawberries special, and how to make the most of berry season.
May 8, 2025
Score asparagus for $1.99/lb., chicken breasts for $3.49/lb., and make a delicious spring pasta dinner for under $4 per serving. Plus, join us for our first community potluck!
May 1, 2025
We’ve got a Cinco de Mayo meal deal for under $4 per serving, and a big one-day sale on sustainability-caught seafood.
Apr 28, 2025
2 min read
Enter to win the must-have Trader Joe's pastel mini tote bag! Stumptown Savings is giving one away to help grow our community of smart Portland shoppers.
Apr 24, 2025
Help track Portland egg prices! Plus, get chicken thighs for 99¢/lb, bell peppers for $1, and make a stir-fry dinner for under $2.50/serving.
Apr 22, 2025
26 min read
Market season is here. This guide will help you make the most of it.
Apr 20, 2025
See egg prices across Portland, Oregon, collected with help from the Stumptown Savings community.
