The Eastbank Portland Farmers Market opens May 7th! Go and remember.. you are where you eat!

www.portlandfarmersmarket.org

Deshutes goes organic!
Like those crispy fuckers in the Pearl sooooo do not deserve, but,
if you are inclined to quaff pints with those 6-figure pricks then by all means visit
the D-pub down in the land of nobbertunity OR.. snarl, fart, and bust a couple Harold and Kumar lines, and maybe you will scare off a few of the stiff collared crooks and have the joint to you and your dirty crew.

Read up on the Oregon Tilth cert and more here..
http://thefullpint.com/2009/02/18/deschutes-brewerys-portland-pub-certified-organic

Oregon Tilth is a nonprofit organization supporting and promoting biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture through education, research, advocacy, and certification. Oregon Tilth advocates sustainable approaches to agricultural production systems and processing, handling and marketing.
Oregon Tilth's purpose is to educate gardeners, farmers, legislators, and the general public about the need to develop and use sustainable growing practices that promote soil health, conserve natural resources, and prevent environmental degradation while producing a clean and healthful food supply for humanity. Here is what they are all about..

http://www.tilth.org/

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6921999379953571228
This link has more of the great doctors videos!

Stay away from Stoneyfield foods! The great doctor has debunked another player in the bastardization of food that is labeled organic..

catch him in my video bar talking about why you should stay away from the multinational organic movement, or at the very least be incredibly wary of it.

organic food in this country has its place.. and that should be within about 200 miles of your home, made with ultra-high quality whole food ingredients.

"We are where we eat."

Educate yourself and your kids.

Please read about this! www.nwrage.org

Strip mining away the truth..

Many people believe that organically grown food has a greater nutritional value than commercially grown foods and simply it cannot be true.. because McDonalds would have it listed in their plethora of nutri info on the outside of the milkshake cup right? There are several studies demonstrating that organic foods may have higher levels of nutrients (don' be fooled, there are carnivorous earwigs chomping on their brain matter). There are also studies that show that there is no difference in nutritional value between conventionally grown and organically grown foods, just mainly a difference in opinion about how these fat people exist on Papa Murphy and diet mt. Dew.
One of the most recent studies was published in the July 2008 issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. In this study, researchers found that compared with conventionally grown blueberries, blueberry fruit grown organically yielded higher levels of the antioxidants (phenolics and anthocyanins) responsible for many of the health benefits of blueberries. But, what they didn't tell you was that they smoked their lunch, and given that, they probably were misteaking blueberries for chunky bars.
Whether you believe you're getting better nutrition from organic foods or not, it does not matter. Kind of like those kids on TV that are from Africa, crying from the opposite side of where the tear ducts are? you know.. but, there are some reasons to consider buying organic.
And you bet your ass, I am going to list them.. here we go.

Support the environment. Organic production systems support natural ecosystems by using long-term farming solutions. This restores, maintains, and enhances ecological harmony, and positively effects the health of the environment. Plus you will feel really good about yourself.. and you know the fruitcake you threw in the trash that you got from your crippled next door neighbor? yea, well he knows about it.
Support our future needs. Organic farming embraces the principle that agriculture must meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations. But these selfish skinny urchans who are sewn to their Ipod never did you any favors when you were at the checkstand at Hot Topic, so, go ahead.. burn plastic milk bottles for heat.
Build a biologically diverse agriculture. Organic agriculture respects diversity within the environment, including protection of plant and wildlife habitats. But when is the last time you really felt compelled to save a pissed off badger or those little white kittens with leukemia at the mall pet store? never, right?
Help protect our water resources. Environmentally friendly farming solutions contribute to the overall quality of our lakes, rivers, estuaries, ground and drinking waters. And most beer is made from water, so I guess mostly that is ok.. moving on..
Increase productivity of the land. Organic agriculture builds productive nutrient-rich soil that resists topsoil erosion. And, if you really think about it, so does strip mining.
Help protect our health. Organic production systems limit inputs of toxic and persistent chemicals into the environment. Choosing organic foods positively impacts our own health, the health of our children, the health of farm workers, and the health of future generations. Oh, and it also helps me sleep sounder after a handful of ambien too, but really who gives a flying squirrel about the migrant worker anyway.. didn't those fuckers take all the jobs we didn't want? or, am I just meandering my way through this to get to the end.. you decide.
Help small farms. Although more large-scale farms are making the conversion to organic practices, most organic farms are small, independently owned and operated family farms.
Support a true economy. Buying organic is a direct investment in the long-term future of our planet. The choices we make now can free us from costly pesticide-related environmental clean-ups in the future. Further, those SOLV beach clean up parties were always a bust anyway.. no cute chicks but plenty of hung, recycling lesbians with a penchant for whale sperm were the only ones who wanted to party.
Save energy. Organic farming is less reliant on non-renewable energy sources, substituting renewable sources or labor to the extent that is economically feasible. And, could you squeeze anymore Toms of Maine out of the tube.. I don't think so.
Organic food tastes great! Chefs across the country are committed to using organic ingredients because plants from healthy soils and organically-fed livestock provide us with more flavorful food. With more shit in the ground doesn't everything taste better?

So, in conclusion..
If you can't afford to buy organic, consider starting your own organic garden. Even if you live in an apartment or condo, you'd be amazed at what you can grow in a container on your patio. Spending a few dollars on some seeds will save you 10-fold at the grocery store when your hard work pays off with delicious, fresh fruit, vegetables and/or herbs. If you think a cash crop like the dank shit your bretheren are growing in inner southeast isn't benefiting from organics then you must be smoking out of the wrong end.

NOT to be ECLIPSED by.. these 25..

5 things.. I randomly hate about you. seriously.
Friday, January 30, 2009 at 10:58pm
1. I hate when people use adjectives like spears.. throw em around and get stabbed to death. This should really be #25 since it is sooo random.

2. I hate weak handshakes and goofy smiles. yea, you with the limpwristed sweaty oaf hands and a smirky, kooky, toothsome, look on your face to boot. wipe it down, start over chop your hands off and sew your head to the carpet.. as that will give you less of that look I loathe.

3. I hate anyone who would buy cologne that they sell at Rite-aid. Imagine how much I hate them for wearing it.

4. I hate the hope filled will to pay attention to me and read this then send a comment back because you are lonely and bored and want someone to strike up a random conversation about caramel hair dye or doggy doors or the fact that we both enjoy watching Gossip Girls but only on DVD so we can watch it all at once instead of show by show because its so good.

5. I hate the bad breath that reeks of licorice and lukewarm hot dogs, a slight tinge of throwup and tree bark. It is your choice to brush AND floss.

6. I hate peoples collections of shit. What is that crap on your windowsill? a f**king metal kitten and some green tea container with your name on it? for crap sakes hold onto an electric eel and die will ya.

7. Did you know they found water on Mars? Did you know that this note is still more irrelevant? good. know what.. hate you.

8. hate your attitude about this so far.. can you just get over yourself? Are you offended and hurt now that I just made fun of the chain note for 25 straight lines? Don't be. Read on.

9. I really hate the fact that I know you dont signal when you should you traffic whore.

10. Thought I should add just one "25 random things about me" to your list so,here it is; I want to start adopting 15 year old kids because you’ll only have to pay their support cost of living for 3 years and - of course - everyone in the household will have chores. The youngest person in the house gets the most annoying/boring chores and I will just suck on fudge bars and watch.

11. hate it over and over when I think about the crust that comes off eyelids when you sleep. Get a f**king rag and wipe that crumbly shit from your face you disgusting mongrol.

12. totally hate the affinity with google. Shut up about "I googled this, and I googled that" .. your ability to use the computer is almost usurped by stephen hawking and an infant with down syndrome combined, just kidding.... not.

13. hate stupid car keys. Can you just get some keys on a chain and leave off the cara monkey and the aluminum bottle opener that resembles a fish? for piss sakes you are driving a car and not a boat.

14. I hate the new puffed faces of Rikki Lake, Geena Davis and, oh, yea.. Rene Russo.. have you seen these bitches mugs lately.. absolute botox gone wrong.

15. hate physical nastyness. What you dont have is is a hot Mediterranean woman body in knee-high sexboots and impractical underpants, and do have is an uglybetty stamp on your pimple-ridden forehead.

16. I hate starbucks and their psudo-snob propaganda. PLEASE dont call a large a venti, or caramel macchiatos some sidesteppin bullshit. Its a bunch of maxwell house dirty mexican water shit anyway. Get it right, its a large, medium, and small.. oh, and supersize my biscotti would ya?

17. I could hate so much by now that this hate list would lose its credential.. but it has actually started to be fun. oh, and I hate your showing buttcrack. You have done a bad job at covering it too miss walmart flaunter.

18. I also hate opossums. They’re huge, ugly-ass rats with no redeemable social value. We have plenty of scavengers; so go do your own thing ratfaces.

19. hate compassion for the neighbors. they can get their own barbequed pork. nuff said.

20. I people who park in the wheelchair parking because they think being fat means being disabled and some stupid oregon city judge gave them a free pass. fat people got less rights and that is that.. dont you see? you are gaining weight by the way..

21. I hate most of my friends friends. You know, the ones who think they have a right to give guys like me fashion advice. Yes, I know that aqua brings out my eyes, but I don’t want my damn eyes brought out!

22. I hate when you people say thier life was changed by Buddah, a movie, chocolate, cheese, mowers, whatever. really hate that!

23. I hate Abercrombie employees. I'm sorry your modeling career didn't work out. Now ring those f**king jeans up for me and wipe that look off your face.

24. I hate people who still wonder if Kurt Cobain really killed himself. Their crap wasnt really that good.

25. I hate those who make me smile when they think this list is some seriousness that I had to get off my chest. I write food columns and shit like that.. come on, I am venting through the vent itself.. LIFE! love this or just plain hate it.. would you please?

Top 25 favorite foods when guilt is not a factor..

1. MAC and CHEESE ..panko topping, 4 cheeses made with 1/2 and 1/2! number one hands down. eat it till I am sick and I am ok with that.
2. Tuna cassarole.. Albacore, loads of garlic and frozen peas are a must.. then just add your mouth and you have it.
3. Banana bread.. not some spongy shit your neighbor brought over because they f**k'd it up.
4. Apple pie.. a bitch to make but worth every spare tire lovin minute..
5. Chili.. with 6 kinds of peppers, dried, fresh, ground, etc. ,,an all day event in my kitchen..and this should include chili verde too...love it and I make the best you ever had, no question,, you cant see straight after eating mine. kill yourself now.
6. Cupcakes..my moms recipe will make you jump up and kick yourself in the mouth. best on the planet or any other for that matter. yellow cake with milk chocolate is the ONLY cake-of-cup!
7. Fried Chicken. If it is done right, consider this to fill my number one slot. back in the serious stoner years I would saw your legs off for the last drumstick if you tried to scam it.
8. Beef Stew. I actually load the top of mine with mashed potatoes and cheese.. sick I know.. but oh so gut pummeling..
9. which brings us to; Mashed potatoes.. oh god can you get more obscene.. I add blue cheese, garlic, whipping cream, and crack to mine. I could sleep on a pillow of these then wake up and eat them. sprinkle magic dust on them and get naked.
10. Chocolate chip cookies; and not your average run of the mill tollhousers.. talkin macadamia nuts, and more brown sugar than the law allows.. and you gotta have those big fat chips made by Guittard.. thats it I am making a batch now!
11. MEATLOAF. yep, can you top mine? yea with veal, potato chips and pickles, sweet chili and more mashed potatoes.. kill me now. sex cannot compare. baby cows must die!!!
12. Mushroom gravy.. another Katie Bartkowski dynamite thing she rarely makes but corners the market on. I would smoke it through a pipe if I though it was possible.
13. Potato salad. mayo-mustard, eggs, and pickles? I will hide the bowl under the bed, set my alarm and eat every two hours..
14. Pork loin. hand rubbed with a dumptruckload of smoked paprika.. love it, eat it while sleeping, swimming, or tying simple knots.
15. Ice cream. yep, buying the store's version does not compare. vanilla with a little grand marnier and Two brothers fudge swirl? youbetyourassgood.
16. Pumkin pie.. bourbon and all.. inject it into me please.
17. Swedish meatballs. shit..why oh why is this number 17.. should be top 5 easy for me. eat my weight in them. Im a big boy.
18. chicken noodle soup.. something tells me this comes in last..but, when you are sick, nothing does the flip on your ill like da chikakahn.
19. ribs. now, most people think baby backs are the gold standard.. but , hands down the best pound for pound winner is country style boneless. braise them, bbq them over hardwood charcoal with a honey sauce and you have 99% of peoples reason for living and breathing. mine too.
20. peanut butter cookies. A stolen recipe from AB or Grand Central would be the finest I could imagine. light the bong and freeze the gallon of milk for about 30 minutes.
21. Pot pie. mine's gotta have the rutabaga, carrot, potato, and peas combo with crisco crust. I will saw my own legs off for this.
22. Marionberry crisp. best dessert EVER in my book of reason. another thing I would simply end human lives for if prevoked.
23. burger. yep, home grilled hamburger on a franz bun with so much mayo and ketchup that it is stricly impossible to find your fingers.
24. Corn chowder. damn fine recipe I found in Gourmet mag a few years back has to be the best thing for packing on the hibernation weight.
25. Pot roast. all the trimmings and drink the friggin juice! I just realized this top 25 cannot possibly be in order of like, love, or otherwise.. it simply just lists THE top 25 in my life because I could not put them in any assembly of choice, no way, not.