@cookfirstpdx

Not-for-profit band of cooks, farmers, and culinary professionals who believe that home cooking can revolutionize global food systems. #cookfirstpdx

 Portland, OR
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Joined November 2019
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We’re taking a break from @Twitter. Find us on our website, linked in our bio, and on the equally evil Meta platform @instagram. – at Portland, OR
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We sadly skipped three years of our wild & funky Portland Fermentation Festival at Ecotrust. Well guess what?! We aren't skipping 2023! We Stinkfest Queens are so pleased to announce that on THUR, OCT. 19 6-9pm, at our lovely Ecotrust home, we'll be getting STINKY! More soon!
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Peter Kalmus
@ClimateHuman4 Dec 2022
If we ended industrial animal agriculture, there'd suddenly be more than enough food for everyone, we'd essentially end animal cruelty, no one would die, and we'd take a huge bite out of the climate and ecological emergency. We could do this basically overnight.
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We are so excited to welcome 7 new vendors to our year-round farmers market! This winter season you'll find 50-60 vendors at every market selling local groceries and crafts. Winter Season Schedule November 6, 13, & 20 December 4th & 18 Jan–Apr: The 2nd and 4th Sunday
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FoodPrint@foodprintorg12 Oct 2022
The USDA needs to work more proactively to rebuild its relationships with Black farmers & other farmers of color. On #NationalFarmersDay, revisit the history of discrimination and how the current administration is struggling to make any positive change: ow.ly/LTjp50L8BaR

The USDA Stumbles as it Attempts to Address Historic Racism

Historic Racism has been a problem at the USDA for decades. Biden and Vilsack promised to address it: have they?

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Wow @HillsdaleFM we had so much fun making salsa with you! Thanks for having us. #salsasalsa #cookfirstpdx #DIY #peakseasonrecipes #cookingascommunity #oregonfarmers – at Portland, OR
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We’re coming back LIVE @HillsdaleFM this Sunday. Starting at 10 AM we’ll have a salsa station and tons of inspiration. See you there! – at Portland, OR
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FoodPrint@foodprintorg4 Oct 2022
Instead of tossing the trimmings from mushroom caps & stems, use them to make @bittman mushroom “bacon.” Grab the recipe & more #wastefree ideas here: ow.ly/m3Mv50L0R0R

15 ways to cook with mushroom stems and pieces

Learn easy ways to use mushroom stems and pieces, including recipes for mushroom risotto and mushroom soup, so nothing goes to waste.

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Mark Bittman@bittman26 Sep 2022
Cooking fast is about strategy, not skill. There's a lot of down time in the kitchen, & you can use that time to do other things that make the whole process go more quickly. I talked about the new edition of HTCE Fast with the fabulous @NPRMichel n.pr/3SBlJwO @NPR

Fast cooking is about strategy. Use these 3 tips to make the most of your kitchen

Mark Bittman shares key guidelines — and recipe ideas — from his revised edition of How to Cook Everything Fast.

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Last call for #ThursdaysonthePlaza! 9/29 4-6 PM We’re celebrating summer’s end & soaking up one last evening of community & Oregon’s bounty. $1 from every drink sold @ThresholdBeers will be donated directly to the market + sweet raffle and fun for the kids. 📍SE Stark at 79th
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FoodPrint@foodprintorg22 Sep 2022
Interested in digging deeper? Listen to Episode 4 of our podcast, #WhatYoureEating, to learn more about these companies’ initiatives for solving our #foodwaste problem: foodprint.org/what-youre-eat…

Episode 4: The Big Problem of Food Waste

Food waste is a major problem in the US. Listen to our latest podcast episode to understand how our food system plays a part in all of it.

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Peach salsa! We’re in:
Montavilla Farmers Market@Montavillamkt22 Sep 2022
See you soon?
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FoodPrint@foodprintorg21 Sep 2022
Corporations are starting to adopt “regenerative” practices, but is it helpful or just hype? In this week’s newsletter, we break down the push for a more regenerative system and the questions that arise from more mainstream adoption. Read more: ow.ly/wFSn50KPwFm
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FoodPrint@foodprintorg20 Sep 2022
Industrial #agriculture takes a tremendous toll on our soil, air & water, as well as on food workers & the surrounding communities. What you eat, where it comes from & how it was produced all contribute to your #foodprint. Learn how with our quiz: ow.ly/mgHW50KNiQr

FoodPrint Quiz

Think you have a good FoodPrint? Take this quick quiz to learn how your food habits impact the environment, people, and animals.

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FoodPrint@foodprintorg15 Sep 2022
A typical US consumer wastes 238 pounds of food per year, 21% of the food they buy. Is this you? Use our guide, “The ABCs of Reducing Food Waste,” to help reduce your food waste at home & save money. ow.ly/Nqlr50KHTYC

The FoodPrint Guide to Reducing Food Waste

Food waste is an enormous problem in the US. Learn how to do your part and reduce your food waste at home with our guide.

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FoodPrint@foodprintorg14 Sep 2022
If you've been curious about how to use a dehydrator at home, read our guide by @BookishJulia to learn more about the benefits of dehydrating food, which home dehydrator is right for you and our favorite ways to use the kitchen tool to reduce #foodwaste. ow.ly/b8vu50KJ9eB

Ways to Use a Home Dehydrator to Reduce Food Waste

Using a home dehydrator is another tool to combat food waste at home. Here are our tips and tricks to get creative with dehydrating food.

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Ecotrust@Ecotrust13 Sep 2022
We're seeking Local Link volunteers! We're looking for a few folks to help at our vendor fair event on 9/28, 7am-12:30pm, @ReddOnSalmon in Portland. Learn more about Local Link: ecotrust.org/project/local-l… & email Angela Hedstrom at [email protected] to sign up as a volunteer.
Ecotrust@Ecotrust26 Aug 2022
Local Link is back! This vendor fair brings together institutional buyers, food producers, and community partners to connect and do business. WHERE: Redd on Salmon, 831 SE Salmon St, Portland, OR WHEN: 9a-12p, 9/28 REGISTER at bit.ly/2022locallink 📸: Kim Nguyen
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Saturday we’re bringing a mini farmers market to the FX2-Division Grand Opening by @trimet at the PCC Festival Marketplace! @anotherspringfarm is harvesting produce+flowers for you. Matching SNAP benefits. Link in bio to the event page. 9/17/22 Noon-5pm 2305 SE 82nd Ave.
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Good people seeking good person. Swipe right: – at Portland, OR
Montavilla Farmers Market@Montavillamkt11 Sep 2022
The Montavilla Farmers Market (MFM) seeks new Board of Directors members! Apply now thru 10/4/22. Members are asked to serve a 3 year term+volunteer approximately 5-10 hours per month. There is no financial commitment to join. montavillamarket.org/board-a…
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