Your Guide to Oregon Dungeness Crabbing By Wendy Leigh King crab from Alaska gets a lot of supermarket shelf space, but remember we have some pretty plentiful pots of crustacean gold right here in the waters of Oregon. Not only is Dungeness crabbing from public docks super easy – it’s also … [Read more...] about Dungeness Crabbing on Free Public Docks
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Free Cooking Classes, Food Tours and Tastings
Fun Food Experiences for Everyone Food classes and culinary experiences are expensive. In Portland, we live in an incredible food mecca with all the fancy ingredients that don't live in our cupboards. Sure, it's cool to learn to make Sushi or take a course on knife skills so you can turn a radish … [Read more...] about Free Cooking Classes, Food Tours and Tastings
7 Portland Street Fairs You Won’t Want to Miss
Free Summertime Fun in Portland One of my favorite summertime activities in Portland is attending the totally free, family-friendly and fun neighborhood street fairs. If you're new to Portland or haven't explored the city in a while, this is a great way to get out there and see what other … [Read more...] about 7 Portland Street Fairs You Won’t Want to Miss
Farmers Markets In and Around Portland
Your one stop shop for produce and entertainment Tis the season for farmers markets in Portland! In almost every neighborhood throughout the city, people gather weekly to buy veggies, meet with neighbors, listen to live music and get a bite to eat. Each Portland Farmers market has its own unique … [Read more...] about Farmers Markets In and Around Portland
Game of Thrones Food and Fun in Portland
What would you do #forthethrone? We've been waiting almost two years for Game of Thrones Season 8. On May 19, the last episode airs and we're all asking ourselves how this series that has taken the world by storm ( or rather fire) will end. I have a few items to add to your list in preparation … [Read more...] about Game of Thrones Food and Fun in Portland
Taco Tuesday Deals in Portland
Rain or Shine, It's Always Taco Time Calling all taco lovers! Tuesday is about to become your favorite day. Portland has many great food deals throughout the week, including many budget-friendly happy hours. Portland's taco scene ranges from authentic, brimming with carne asada and chicken, to … [Read more...] about Taco Tuesday Deals in Portland
5 Ways to Avoid Cabin Fever in Portland
Get Out of the House and Enjoy Our (Dreary) City If you hadn’t noticed, Portland’s rainy (alternating with numbing cold) season is here – to stay. I spent my first winter in Portland hibernating in my nice cozy apartment. All the money I saved from not going out went directly to NW Natural in … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Avoid Cabin Fever in Portland
Portland’s Most Budget Friendly Brunch
Have Your (Pan)cake and Eat It Too I don't know about you, but I am getting pretty sick of paying $15 per plate for brunch in Portland. That's why I went on a mission to scope out the tastiest cheap brunch and breakfast spots in Portland. I found the top 5 that you definitely should try. Your … [Read more...] about Portland’s Most Budget Friendly Brunch
Best Discount Grocery Stores In and Around Portland
Save More of Your Monthly Food Budget Portland is an expensive city, which makes it even more important to save anywhere you can. I've gathered a list of the best discount grocery stores, bargain warehouse stores, specialty discount grocers, and bakery outlets in and around Portland. I dream of … [Read more...] about Best Discount Grocery Stores In and Around Portland
A Frugal Guide to Portland’s NW 23rd Avenue
8 Places to Explore in Portland's Trendy District Northwest 23rd Avenue is the heart of the district known as Nob Hill. In British parlance, nob means toff, swank, or aristocrat, which sounds about right for a street replete with jewelry shops and designer boutiques. Name notwithstanding, NW … [Read more...] about A Frugal Guide to Portland’s NW 23rd Avenue
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