Words to eat by.
Spirited and opinionated writing about things that taste good.

Yolélé
Yolélé works with small, mostly women-owned farms to bring us fonio, a climate-friendly and nutritious ancient grain from the Sahel region of West Africa.
Yolélé
Yolélé works with small, mostly women-owned farms to bring us fonio, a climate-friendly and nutritious ancient grain from the Sahel region of West Africa.

Mill A Cider
Made from nothing but Washington apples and yeast, it's dry and refreshing, with a kiss of fermenty funk and a pronounced appley fruitiness.
Mill A Cider
Made from nothing but Washington apples and yeast, it's dry and refreshing, with a kiss of fermenty funk and a pronounced appley fruitiness.

Sebastiano's
Learn more about Sebastiano's, and how owners Elise and Dan Gold are bringing a slice of Sicilian sunshine to the rainy Pacific Northwest.
Sebastiano's
Learn more about Sebastiano's, and how owners Elise and Dan Gold are bringing a slice of Sicilian sunshine to the rainy Pacific Northwest.

Choi's Kimchi
The family recipe goes back generations, and Chong Suk Choi grew up helping her mother make kimchi in Korea.
Choi's Kimchi
The family recipe goes back generations, and Chong Suk Choi grew up helping her mother make kimchi in Korea.

Scottie's Pizza Parlor
After years of refining his sourdough process, Scottie Rivera now makes some of the city's most beloved pies and sells out most nights he's open.
Scottie's Pizza Parlor
After years of refining his sourdough process, Scottie Rivera now makes some of the city's most beloved pies and sells out most nights he's open.

Cooking with Fire
Whether you’re a hard-core, wood-fired, slow-smoked barbecue aficionado or just enjoy a little sunshine while the zucchini chars on the gas grill, we’ve got you covered.
Cooking with Fire
Whether you’re a hard-core, wood-fired, slow-smoked barbecue aficionado or just enjoy a little sunshine while the zucchini chars on the gas grill, we’ve got you covered.

Tournant: Fire and Flavor
Tournant’s fire-centric approach to cooking is perfect for the way we live here in the Pacific Northwest.
Tournant: Fire and Flavor
Tournant’s fire-centric approach to cooking is perfect for the way we live here in the Pacific Northwest.

A Guide to Understanding Olive Oil
You need good olive oil. That’s what everybody says, and they’re right. But how do you find one?
A Guide to Understanding Olive Oil
You need good olive oil. That’s what everybody says, and they’re right. But how do you find one?

Ode to Cabbage
The many ways I love Mon Petit Chou.
Ode to Cabbage
The many ways I love Mon Petit Chou.

How to Eat a Chicken
Food writer Jim Dixon, on How to Eat a Chicken
How to Eat a Chicken
Food writer Jim Dixon, on How to Eat a Chicken

In the Beginning How to Succeed in Olive Oil Wi...
Jim explains the origins of Real Good Food and shares his business plan.
In the Beginning How to Succeed in Olive Oil Wi...
Jim explains the origins of Real Good Food and shares his business plan.

Accidental Grace
While visiting New Orleans, Jim accidentally stumbles upon a special once-a-year gumbo.
Accidental Grace
While visiting New Orleans, Jim accidentally stumbles upon a special once-a-year gumbo.

Great Grains: Farro with Short Rib Sugo
A Non-traditional Pairing Perfect for Winter Meals.
Great Grains: Farro with Short Rib Sugo
A Non-traditional Pairing Perfect for Winter Meals.

Remembering Portland's First Culinary Icon
Celebrating the "Dean of American Cookery".
Remembering Portland's First Culinary Icon
Celebrating the "Dean of American Cookery".

Grilled Vegetables: a Manifesto
A spirited & opinionated rant about what not to do.
Grilled Vegetables: a Manifesto
A spirited & opinionated rant about what not to do.

Stop Using Diamond Crystal
Jim’s got feelings about everybody’s favorite salt and why you should use sea salt instead
Stop Using Diamond Crystal
Jim’s got feelings about everybody’s favorite salt and why you should use sea salt instead

The Flower of Salt
Spirited musings on the joys of great salt.
The Flower of Salt
Spirited musings on the joys of great salt.

The Joy of Rhubarb
No strawberries needed.
The Joy of Rhubarb
No strawberries needed.

Ken’s Artisan Bakery
Ken’s Artisan Bakery produces some of the best bread in Portland.
Ken’s Artisan Bakery
Ken’s Artisan Bakery produces some of the best bread in Portland.
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