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Oliver Buchannon
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.


Why Cashews Are So Expensive

Jun 16, 2026

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5 min read

Why Cashews Are So Expensive

Scoop a pound of whole raw cashews at New Seasons and it's $17.99 — one of the priciest things in the bulk bins. The reason involves a fruit you've never seen, a compound found in poison ivy and some genuinely dangerous work. Plus a bulk-bin tip that saves you nearly 30%.

The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Summer Harvest
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Jun 16, 2026

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15 min read

The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Summer Harvest

Summer is the one season when peak flavor and peak savings arrive at the same time. Here's what's ripe, where to find it cheapest, and how to put it up so you're eating July long after the rains return.

Portland Grocery Deals (June 10-16, 2026): $1.99/lb. Chicken and $0.33 Sweet Corn

Jun 11, 2026

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24 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (June 10-16, 2026): $1.99/lb. Chicken and $0.33 Sweet Corn

Safeway has boneless chicken at $1.99/lb. and peaches for the same, WinCo sweet corn is down to $0.33 an ear, and cherries are everywhere. Plus deals from 20+ Portland-area stores.

We Blind-Tasted 7 Store-Brand Seltzers From Portland-Area Grocery Chains. Here's the Full Ranking.

Jun 9, 2026

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10 min read

We Blind-Tasted 7 Store-Brand Seltzers From Portland-Area Grocery Chains. Here's the Full Ranking.

We blind taste-test seven Portland grocery stores seltzer waters to find the best. Lime and grapefruit, four judges. Some brands surprised us. One completely fell apart.

Behind the Cart: The Vault Is Live, the Zine Is Almost Out, and May Was a Hard Month to Write
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Jun 7, 2026

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4 min read

Behind the Cart: The Vault Is Live, the Zine Is Almost Out, and May Was a Hard Month to Write

The Vault is your new Savers Club home base, the next Quarterly is almost ready to ship, and I'm being honest about a tough month for membership. Here's the behind-the-scenes look at Stumptown Savings, just for Savers Club members.

Portland Grocery Deals (June 3–9, 2026): $8.99/lb. Dungeness Crab and $2.99/lb. Local Cherries

Jun 4, 2026

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21 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (June 3–9, 2026): $8.99/lb. Dungeness Crab and $2.99/lb. Local Cherries

QFC has whole cooked Dungeness crab at $8.99/lb. this weekend, local sweet cherries are $2.99/lb. at Safeway, and mangos are $0.48 each at WinCo. Deals from 20+ Portland-area stores. We’ve also rounded up great events to attend, and recipes you can make with this week’s deals.

Portland Grocery Prices: Milk and Apples Hit 10-Month Highs in May 2026

Jun 2, 2026

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6 min read

Portland Grocery Prices: Milk and Apples Hit 10-Month Highs in May 2026

Whole milk and apples hit 10-month highs in May — at the same time. Chicken is at its second-highest point ever. Here's what moved, what fell, and the lowest prices across 20 Portland-area stores right now.

Portland Grocery Deals (May 27-June 2, 2026): $0.33 Sweet Corn and $2.98/lb. Cherries

May 28, 2026

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21 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (May 27-June 2, 2026): $0.33 Sweet Corn and $2.98/lb. Cherries

Sweet corn is $0.33 an ear at WinCo, cherries are $2.98/lb., and QFC has a BOGO on local Draper Valley Farms boneless chicken. Deals from 20+ Portland-area stores.

The Hood River Fruit Loop Guide: Best Stops, Food Picks, and How to Plan Your Day

May 26, 2026

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4 min read

The Hood River Fruit Loop Guide: Best Stops, Food Picks, and How to Plan Your Day

The Hood River Fruit Loop is worth the drive. A 35-mile loop through the Hood River Valley. 30 farm stands, cideries, lavender farms, wineries, and views you won't stop thinking about. And yes, I've done the homework.

Portland Grocery Deals (May 20-26, 2026): $1.99/lb. Ribs and Sweet Corn Is Here

May 21, 2026

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21 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (May 20-26, 2026): $1.99/lb. Ribs and Sweet Corn Is Here

This week’s best Portland grocery deals include pork back ribs at $1.99/lb., cherries at $2.98/lb., chicken drumsticks at $0.98/lb., and sweet corn at $0.59 each — plus more deals from 20+ Portland stores.

This Portland Knife Factory Hosts Free Cooking Classes With the City's Best Chefs

May 19, 2026

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5 min read

This Portland Knife Factory Hosts Free Cooking Classes With the City's Best Chefs

On the last Saturday of every month, Steelport Knife Co. opens its Hollywood neighborhood factory to Portland home cooks for demos with some of the city's best chefs.

Portland Grocery Deals (May 13-19): Cherry Season Is Here

May 14, 2026

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21 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (May 13-19): Cherry Season Is Here

Grocery Outlet has cage-free eggs at $0.99 and cherries at $2.49/lb. WinCo has chicken drumsticks at $0.98/lb. Plus Certified Angus chuck BOGO at QFC and deals from 20+ Portland stores.

We Tested Grocery Store Sushi at 9 Portland Stores. The Winner Surprised Us All

May 12, 2026

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11 min read

We Tested Grocery Store Sushi at 9 Portland Stores. The Winner Surprised Us All

We blind-tested grocery store sushi at nine Portland-area stores so you don't have to. One clearly won. One got spit out. Here's the full ranking with prices and judge scores.

Portland Grocery Deals (May 6-12, 2026): $0.59 Mangos and Cheap Chicken

May 7, 2026

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20 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (May 6-12, 2026): $0.59 Mangos and Cheap Chicken

Grocery Outlet still has large cage-free eggs for $0.99/dozen, plus chicken is on sale at nearly every store in town. These are the best grocery deals in Portland for the week of May 6-12, 2026.

Portland Grocery Prices: Coffee and Beef Are Up 15% in 9 Months — Here's What April 2026 Shows

May 5, 2026

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6 min read

Portland Grocery Prices: Coffee and Beef Are Up 15% in 9 Months — Here's What April 2026 Shows

Nine months of Portland grocery price data reveals two slow-burning trends: ground coffee up 15%, ground beef up 15.7%. April's full tracker report — 20 stores, every item, is live.

Behind the Cart: April 2026 Recap + We're Almost at 5,000 Subscribers
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May 3, 2026

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5 min read

Behind the Cart: April 2026 Recap + We're Almost at 5,000 Subscribers

A busy month behind us, a community cookbook in the works, and a whole lot of good things coming your way. Here’s the behind-the-scenes look at Stumptown Savings, just for Savers Club members.

How Portland’s Hot Mama Salsa Evolved To Become a Chip Company

May 1, 2026

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4 min read

How Portland’s Hot Mama Salsa Evolved To Become a Chip Company

Inside the Southeast Portland production facility where a salsa brand accidentally became Portland's best tortilla chip maker.

Market of Choice Completes Acquisition of Hillsdale's Basics Market

May 1, 2026

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3 min read

Market of Choice Completes Acquisition of Hillsdale's Basics Market

The Eugene-based grocer officially takes over the Hillsdale store on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 — with no closure and a grand opening celebration planned later.

Portland Grocery Deals (April 29-May 5, 2026): $1.99 Butter and Cinco de Mayo Carnitas

Apr 30, 2026

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19 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (April 29-May 5, 2026): $1.99 Butter and Cinco de Mayo Carnitas

$1.99 butter at Fred Meyer, $1.99/lb. strawberries at Albertsons and Safeway, and pork shoulder at $1.49/lb. through Monday. Plus Cinco de Mayo deals across 20+ Portland stores.

Portland Butcher Shops: The Complete Guide to the Best Meat Markets in the Metro Area
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Apr 26, 2026

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10 min read

Portland Butcher Shops: The Complete Guide to the Best Meat Markets in the Metro Area

From century-old sausage kitchens to whole-animal butcheries — 20 Portland-area meat shops, with hours, addresses, an interactive map, and what to buy at each one.

Portland Grocery Deals (April 22-28, 2026): $0.99 Eggs and New-Crop Asparagus

Apr 23, 2026

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20 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (April 22-28, 2026): $0.99 Eggs and New-Crop Asparagus

Grocery Outlet has cage-free eggs for $0.99 this week. Fred Meyer has BOGO pork ribs. New-crop asparagus is at Roth's and Nap's for $3.99/lb. Plus oysters for $1 each and deals from 20+ Portland stores.

How An Oak Grove, Oregon, Senior Eats Well On $75 a Week

Apr 21, 2026

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7 min read

How An Oak Grove, Oregon, Senior Eats Well On $75 a Week

Meet Jevan W., a senior on a $75 weekly budget who masters flexible meal planning through a bulk prep and freezer strategy. Plus: get his spicy Thai basil chicken recipe that comes together in 10 minutes.

Portland Grocery Deals (April 15-21, 2026): $0.99 Eggs and Strawberries Galore

Apr 16, 2026

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20 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (April 15-21, 2026): $0.99 Eggs and Strawberries Galore

Grocery Outlet has cage-free eggs for $0.99/dozen — the best price we've tracked in months. Plus WinCo has strawberries at $1.98/lb., BOGO chicken at QFC, and the best deals from 20+ Portland stores.

Portland, Oregon, Grocery Prices: March 2026 Saw the Biggest Drop We've Tracked in 8 Months

Apr 14, 2026

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15 min read

Portland, Oregon, Grocery Prices: March 2026 Saw the Biggest Drop We've Tracked in 8 Months

Portland, Oregon, grocery prices fell 3.8% in March — the biggest single-month drop since Stumptown Savings tracking began. Here's which stores dropped the most, what items moved, and where to find the lowest prices right now.

Portland Grocery Deals (April 8–14, 2026): $1.18/lb. Chicken Drumsticks and BOGO Flank Steaks

Apr 9, 2026

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13 min read

Portland Grocery Deals (April 8–14, 2026): $1.18/lb. Chicken Drumsticks and BOGO Flank Steaks

WinCo has bone-in chicken drumsticks at $1.18/lb. — one of the best prices of the year. Plus BOGO flank steaks at Fred Meyer, $1.99/lb. pork loin at Albertsons and Safeway, and strawberries under $2. Deals from 20+ Portland stores.

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