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.
Jan 13, 2026
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8 min read
December 2025 grocery prices looked flat — but Portland shoppers faced a fierce tug-of-war. While conventional staples fell 6.8%, organic goods spiked 32.6%. Our latest Price Tracker reveals how stability masked forced premium trade-ups.
Jan 8, 2026
13 min read
This week’s best grocery deals in the Portland, Oregon metro area include: $0.99 strawberries at Albertsons/Safeway, $1.49/lb. pork roasts, and a chance to win a $50 WinCo gift card when you take our reader survey.
Jan 6, 2026
3 min read
If you receive SNAP, WIC, or other government assistance, you might be missing out on a new discount at Fred Meyer and QFC. Here’s your guide to getting verified and saving cash in the produce aisle.
6 min read
Don't let the gray skies fool you — Portland's winter market season is officially open. We've rounded up the schedules for every year-round, bi-weekly, and indoor market in the metro area so you can keep buying local in 2026.
Jan 4, 2026
7 min read
We raised $1,460 (not our $8K goal), hit 184 Savers Club members, and tracked 5,000 egg prices. Here's what's working, what flopped, and what we're chasing in 2026.
Jan 2, 2026
11 min read
Help shape the future of Stumptown Savings and win a $50 WinCo gift card! Plus, catch the $1 sale at Franz Bakery Outlets this Saturday, find sumo citrus deals, and see what's on sale at 20+ local stores.
Dec 31, 2025
15 min read
January in Portland doesn't have to be boring! We found free park days, DIY repair workshops, and $1 bakery deals to start 2026 right.
Dec 26, 2025
10 min read
Dungeness crab is back for $7.99/lb., plus cheap pork chops for New Year’s luck and sub $1 avocados. Please help keep Stumptown Savings running by chipping in to our year-end fundraiser — we’ve only raised 14% of our goal with just a few days to go.
Dec 24, 2025
14 min read
Not sure which Portland-area farmers markets are open, and when? We've got you covered with this complete guide to local farmers markets.
Dec 23, 2025
Think the farmers market season ends when the rain starts? Think again. From "frost-candy" carrots to the Radicchio Renaissance, our region's dark months actually produce the most complex flavors of the year.
Dec 20, 2025
2 min read
Each week, Stumptown Savings helps thousands of Portlanders save time and money on groceries. That adds up to serious savings week after week. Now we need your support.
Dec 18, 2025
12 min read
It’s officially Roast Week in Portland! 🥩 We found prime rib for $6.97/lb., Dungeness crab deals, and bags of potatoes are practically free (BOGO or 3−for−$5). Plus: The best butter prices of the year, just in time for holiday baking.
Dec 17, 2025
Your vintage Portland Craftsman is charming, but it breathes like a sieve. Here is how to stop heating the neighborhood, master your humidity, and get the electric company to pay you for it.
Dec 16, 2025
9 min read
A welcome break in inflation arrived just in time for the holidays, but dig deeper and the savings are deceptive. Which stores are actually winning the price war?
Dec 11, 2025
Where to find $0.99 organic apples, cheap pork shoulder for carnitas, the week's best holiday markets, and a question: Do you want to eat dinner with us?
Dec 9, 2025
We stripped the labels off chickens from Costco, WinCo, Whole Foods, New Seasons, and more for a blind taste test. The results were shocking: The winner costs less than $6, while one of the most expensive birds was deemed "flavorless" and "chalky."
Dec 7, 2025
You're invited to tour the Franz Bakery! Plus, a look back at 8 months of savings and a question: Are you hungry for a Dinner Club?
Dec 4, 2025
Stumptown Savings is back with the best deals on winter produce and proteins across Portland. Plus: We’re also in our end-of-year fundraiser to keep this independent resource alive in 2026.
Dec 2, 2025
4 min read
I spend my days analyzing your grocery receipts. Today, I’m showing you mine. Here is the exact math behind our $8,000 fundraising goal for December 2025.
Nov 28, 2025
16 min read
Embrace Portland’s winter charm! From the dazzling displays at Peacock Lane and the Christmas Ships to dozens of local maker markets and cozy cooking classes, here is your comprehensive schedule for spending December in the Rose City.
It’s a farm, a high-end inn, a restaurant, and a philosophy. The Ground is betting that the only way to fix our food system is to build a new one from the ground up.
Nov 24, 2025
Skip the big box stores. This year, give a gift that gives back to Portland with our curated guide to the best independent shops, from iconic institutions to hidden gems.
Nov 22, 2025
Introducing the Stumptown Savings Store, your new one-stop shop to support our independent mission. Find official merch, unlock $300 in local savings with the Savers Club Card, and more.
Nov 20, 2025
Where to get turkeys for a little as $0.39/lb., plus deals on all the Thanksgiving essentials from over 20 Portland-area stores for Nov. 19-27.
Nov 18, 2025
For just $15, the new Stumptown Savings' Savers Club Card unlocks nearly $300 in exclusive, one-time deals at 10 of our favorite Portland businesses. It's the easiest way to save money while supporting the Portland small businesses you love. and discovering new favorites
