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Bryan M. Vance

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.


Portland Grocery Deals (June 18-24): Summer Fish Tacos + Support Stumptown Savings

Jun 19, 2025

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12 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (June 18-24): Summer Fish Tacos + Support Stumptown Savings

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!

Your Complete Guide to Pacific Northwest Summer Produce

Jun 18, 2025

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13 min read

Your Complete Guide to Pacific Northwest Summer Produce

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.

Should You Get a Costco Membership? Use This Calculator to Find Out

Jun 13, 2025

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3 min read

Should You Get a Costco Membership? Use This Calculator to Find Out

This Stumptown Savings Costco Membership calculator helps you determine if a Costco membership is right for you, and which membership to get.

Portland Grocery Deals (June 11-17): Father's Day Grilling + Pulled Pork Feast

Jun 12, 2025

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11 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (June 11-17): Father's Day Grilling + Pulled Pork Feast

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!

Portland Grocery Prices Rise Again: May 2025 Brings End to Brief Relief

Jun 11, 2025

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7 min read

Portland Grocery Prices Rise Again: May 2025 Brings End to Brief Relief

West Region grocery costs climbed 0.1% last month, ending two months of declines.

Rose City Receipts: Portland Mom Balances Busy Schedule with $300 Weekly Grocery Budget

Jun 10, 2025

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14 min read

Rose City Receipts: Portland Mom Balances Busy Schedule with $300 Weekly Grocery Budget

Kirsten from Rose City Park shares her strategic approach: rotating between stores and planning one weekly shop to feed her family of four.

Portland Grocery Deals (June 4-10): Fresh Local Strawberries On Sale, Plus a $20 Persian Feast

Jun 5, 2025

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10 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (June 4-10): Fresh Local Strawberries On Sale, Plus a $20 Persian Feast

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!

The Hidden Gem of Southwest Portland: Hillsdale Farmers Market

Jun 4, 2025

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6 min read

The Hidden Gem of Southwest Portland: Hillsdale Farmers Market

The Hillsdale Farmers Market offers unique vendors, accessibility programs, and a relaxed shopping experience year-round.

Rose City Receipts: Milwaukie Mom Feeds Family of 4 on $200 Weekly Budget

Jun 3, 2025

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8 min read

Rose City Receipts: Milwaukie Mom Feeds Family of 4 on $200 Weekly Budget

Laurie from Milwaukie shares her grocery strategy: mixing convenience with fresh ingredients to feed her busy family without breaking the bank.

Building a Portland Resource: Help Stumptown Savings Grow (And Buy a Cow)

Jun 1, 2025

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4 min read

Building a Portland Resource: Help Stumptown Savings Grow (And Buy a Cow)

Stumptown Savings is helping hundreds of Portlanders save time and money on groceries. Now I need your help to expand and buy a cow.

Market of Choice Opens 'Neighborhood Living Room' in South Hillsboro

May 30, 2025

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7 min read

Market of Choice Opens 'Neighborhood Living Room' in South Hillsboro

Oregon's largest independent grocer brings 7,000+ local products and community gathering spaces to Reed's Crossing in Hillsboro.

Portland Grocery Deals (May 28-June 3): Seafood Savings

May 29, 2025

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9 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (May 28-June 3): Seafood Savings

Score local wild-caught rockfish for $6.99/lb at New Seasons, plus post-holiday markdowns on grilling essentials and seasonal produce deals.

Fire It Up: Portland's Essential Butcher Shops for Grilling Season

May 28, 2025

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4 min read

Fire It Up: Portland's Essential Butcher Shops for Grilling Season

From century-old sausage kitchens to whole-animal butcheries, these Portland meat shops are your secret weapon for summer cookout success

Rose City Receipts: How Bryan from Montavilla Feeds 2 For a Week For Under $175

May 27, 2025

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11 min read

Rose City Receipts: How Bryan from Montavilla Feeds 2 For a Week For Under $175

How one Portlander stretches $175 into a week of meals for two — even while battling a cold and managing a cross-border road trip.

Portland Grocery Deals (May 21-27): Memorial Day Weekend Grilling Deals

May 22, 2025

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10 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (May 21-27): Memorial Day Weekend Grilling Deals

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.

Urban Oasis: Montavilla Mini Farm Brings Fresh Produce to Portland Neighborhood

May 20, 2025

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7 min read

Urban Oasis: Montavilla Mini Farm Brings Fresh Produce to Portland Neighborhood

How one woman transformed a sunny side lot into a productive urban farm, bringing fresh, affordable produce to dozens of Portland families.

Portland Grocery Deals (May 14-20): Tri-Tip Feast + Portland Egg Price Trends

May 15, 2025

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9 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (May 14-20): Tri-Tip Feast + Portland Egg Price Trends

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.

Grocery Price Relief: April 2025 Brings Mixed News for Portland Shoppers

May 13, 2025

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5 min read

Grocery Price Relief: April 2025 Brings Mixed News for Portland Shoppers

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.

The Best Strawberries: Portland’s U-Pick Farms Offer Flavor, Freshness, and Savings

May 13, 2025

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4 min read

The Best Strawberries: Portland’s U-Pick Farms Offer Flavor, Freshness, and Savings

Here’s your guide to the best local fields, what makes Oregon strawberries special, and how to make the most of berry season.

Portland Grocery Deals (May 7-13): Spring Pasta Night + Community Potluck

May 8, 2025

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9 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (May 7-13): Spring Pasta Night + Community Potluck

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!

Portland Grocery Deals (April 30–May 6): Cinco de Mayo Deals

May 1, 2025

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10 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (April 30–May 6): Cinco de Mayo Deals

We’ve got a Cinco de Mayo meal deal for under $4 per serving, and a big one-day sale on sustainability-caught seafood.

Stumptown Savings Giveaway: Win a Trader Joe's Pastel Mini Tote!

Apr 28, 2025

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2 min read

Stumptown Savings Giveaway: Win a Trader Joe's Pastel Mini Tote!

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.

Portland Grocery Deals (April 23-29) + Introducing the Egg Price Tracker!

Apr 24, 2025

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9 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (April 23-29) + Introducing the Egg Price Tracker!

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.

Shop Fresh, Shop Local: The Stumptown Savings Guide to Portland Farmers Markets

Apr 22, 2025

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26 min read

Shop Fresh, Shop Local: The Stumptown Savings Guide to Portland Farmers Markets

Market season is here. This guide will help you make the most of it.

Crack the Code: Portland's Egg Prices, Visualized

Apr 20, 2025

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3 min read

Crack the Code: Portland's Egg Prices, Visualized

See egg prices across Portland, Oregon, collected with help from the Stumptown Savings community.

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