My yi is willing, but my qi is weak. Or maybe my yi — my intention, as Teacher Mark explains– would be more willing and my qi (my spirit) stronger, if last night I’d eaten a little less porchetta. It’s a grey Thursday morning at Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden, and Teacher Mark is leading […]
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The WanderFoodie Eats Portland: Nostrana – Pizza Perfect (and a Salad Recipe, too)
Wild mushrooms. Fresh peppery arugula. An herb-y pesto layer atop a perfectly chewy dough. I don’t usually get overly excited about pizza, but this vegetarian version, the “Funghi Verde” at Portland’s Nostrana restaurant, is top-notch. In case you’re wondering “what’s with the scissors?” — it’s to slice your pizza, which comes uncut. Besides pizza, Nostrana’s […]
The WanderFoodie Eats Portland: Biscuits, Tamales, & More at the Saturday Farmers Market
Looking for good eats this weekend? If you’re in Portland, Oregon, head for the Saturday Farmers Market on the campus of Portland State University. It’s not all lettuces, onions, and artichokes — although there are plenty of delicious vegetable specimens. Look for fresh fruits — it’s strawberry season now! — as well as cheeses (Rogue […]