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Seasonal produce calendars, store strategy guides, birthday freebies, food assistance resources, and everything else you need to shop smarter in Portland.

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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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
How to Join a CSA for Half Price in Oregon

May 13, 2026

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4 min read

How to Join a CSA for Half Price in Oregon

The Pacific Northwest CSA Coalition’s Double Up Food Bucks program matches SNAP benefits dollar-for-dollar on local farm shares. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.

Bryan Allan
Bryan Allan
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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Is Too Good To Go Worth It In Portland? We Tested the App At 3 Downtown Locations

Apr 28, 2026

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5 min read

Is Too Good To Go Worth It In Portland? We Tested the App At 3 Downtown Locations

Stumptown Savings sent contributor Becca Knowlton to test the food-saving app at a bakery, a cafe, and a donut shop. The savings were real — and bigger than the app admits.

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

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Spring Harvest

Mar 24, 2026

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13 min read

The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Spring Harvest

Think spring is just about flowers and strawberries? The Pacific Northwest’s spring harvest is the most dramatic seasonal shift of the year — from the forest floor to the farm field, here's how to shop for it.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Your Complete Guide To Birthday Deals & Discounts in Portland, Oregon

Mar 10, 2026

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11 min read

Your Complete Guide To Birthday Deals & Discounts in Portland, Oregon

Skip the hunt. From free coffee and pizza to spa treatments and shopping discounts, here's every birthday freebie and deal available in Portland, Oregon.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
We Tasted 11 Portland Store Brand Tortilla Chips To Find the Best

Mar 3, 2026

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16 min read

We Tasted 11 Portland Store Brand Tortilla Chips To Find the Best

We put 11 store-brand tortilla chips from Portland grocers to a blind taste test. From a $1.97 budget surprise to a local favorite's crushing defeat, here is which bag of tortilla chips is worth your money.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Free Food Resources: Groceries and Meals in Portland, Oregon and Beyond

Feb 24, 2026

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8 min read

Free Food Resources: Groceries and Meals in Portland, Oregon and Beyond

Cost of living in the Rose City is rising, but no one should go hungry. From community fridges to culturally specific pantries, here is how to navigate Portland’s decentralized web of food support with dignity.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
How to Save Big at WinCo: A Strategic Guide for Portland Shoppers
LockSimple

Feb 6, 2026

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10 min read

How to Save Big at WinCo: A Strategic Guide for Portland Shoppers

Learn the secrets behind WinCo’s low prices and how a little strategy can significantly cut your grocery costs week after week.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The Thursday Cheat Sheet: Are You Seeing All the Deals?

Feb 3, 2026

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4 min read

The Thursday Cheat Sheet: Are You Seeing All the Deals?

Here is your quick guide — a cheat sheet, if you will — on how to navigate the weekly Stumptown Savings grocery deals roundup so you never miss a deal at your favorite store.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Fred Meyer & QFC Launch New Program To Help SNAP Recipients Save More

Jan 6, 2026

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3 min read

Fred Meyer & QFC Launch New Program To Help SNAP Recipients Save More

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Portland Winter Markets: Your Complete 2026 Schedule & Indoor Guide

Jan 6, 2026

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6 min read

Portland Winter Markets: Your Complete 2026 Schedule & Indoor Guide

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Shop Fresh, Shop Local: The Stumptown Savings Guide to Portland Farmers Markets

Dec 24, 2025

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14 min read

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

Not sure which Portland-area farmers markets are open, and when? We've got you covered with this complete guide to local farmers markets.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Winter Harvest

Dec 23, 2025

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15 min read

The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Winter Harvest

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
How To Save On Home Energy Costs This Winter

Dec 17, 2025

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11 min read

How To Save On Home Energy Costs This Winter

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The Great Portland Rotisserie Chicken Taste Test: We Ate 9 Birds to Find the Best

Dec 9, 2025

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13 min read

The Great Portland Rotisserie Chicken Taste Test: We Ate 9 Birds to Find the Best

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."

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The Ground Up: In Oregon's Willamette Valley, This Ambitious Project Is Reimagining What a Farm Can Be

Nov 28, 2025

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11 min read

The Ground Up: In Oregon's Willamette Valley, This Ambitious Project Is Reimagining What a Farm Can Be

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The 2025 Portland Holiday Gift Guide: 30+ Local Businesses To Shop This Fall

Nov 24, 2025

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14 min read

The 2025 Portland Holiday Gift Guide: 30+ Local Businesses To Shop This Fall

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Your Portland Thanksgiving Playbook: A Guide to a Stress-Free Feast

Nov 5, 2025

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9 min read

Your Portland Thanksgiving Playbook: A Guide to a Stress-Free Feast

Your complete guide to ordering a delicious, stress-free Thanksgiving dinner in Portland, from full supermarket meals and local farm turkeys to the city's best pies.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
We Tested 7 Store-Brand Vanilla Ice Creams: The Winner Was Clear

Oct 29, 2025

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11 min read

We Tested 7 Store-Brand Vanilla Ice Creams: The Winner Was Clear

Is a premium price tag worth it when it comes to this unsung hero of the dessert world? We blind-tasted vanilla ice cream from Costco, Trader Joe's, New Seasons, and more to find the undisputed store-brand champion of taste, texture, and value.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Navigating Food Assistance in Oregon and SW Washington

Oct 21, 2025

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14 min read

Navigating Food Assistance in Oregon and SW Washington

With the cost of groceries on the rise and federal food support under threat, stretching your food budget is more important than ever. Discover how to leverage food assistance programs, shop strategically, and find the best senior discounts.

Bryan M. Vance
Meals on Wheels People
Bryan M. Vance, Meals on Wheels People
The Ultimate Portland Pumpkin Patch Guide: 25+ Farms for Fall Family Fun

Oct 7, 2025

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13 min read

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
The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Fall Harvest
LockSimple

Sep 24, 2025

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1 min read

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
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