527774 Tue Jun 10 15:45:35 -0700 2008 9 4 Pacific Northwest 0 3768146 About to make my fifth trip to Portland, but I think this is the first time I've ever been out there in June. What's particularly good now in the way of fresh produce? How about seafood? What should I be looking for? Tue Jun 10 15:45:36 -0700 2008 69275 Gonzocook 1 3768723 It's been really cold lately, about 15 degrees below average, so everything is late. The Hood strawberries for example, usually appearing end of May, still are not available at nearly all farms. Greens are still great such as kale etc, also mushrooms & morels. Make sure to check out the Portland Farmers' Market. Cherries usually come around 6/20 but I've my doubts they will be on time. Besides, some of the crop was ruined by late freezes when the blossoms were on. Dungeness crab is still in season! Precisely when are you coming? That will make all the difference. Tue Jun 10 19:22:19 -0700 2008 3768146 13853 Leonardo 2 3771026 Tomorrow through the 18th. Thanks for the tips. Wed Jun 11 12:36:15 -0700 2008 3768723 69275 Gonzocook 1 3769052 What I'm getting from my CSA is lots of lettuce, arugula, spring onions, green garlic, kale, chard, broccoli, and peas. They are promising fava beans pretty soon. Leonardo is right: everything is very late this year. You might have heard about the problems with the wild salmon harvest in Oregon. Even the salmon from Alaska like Copper River that's normally coming in right now is ridiculously expensive. Tue Jun 10 21:46:23 -0700 2008 3768146 13306 Nettie 2 3770198 Had a great piece of salmon last week from Linda Brand Crab from the Hillsdale Farmers' Market (though they do almost all of the local markets). It was $17.99/lb (which is actually down from $19.99/lb that it was a week or two before) and yeah, that is still high! They also have been selling really good tiny shrimp, and some fantastic black cod (which is a heckuva lot cheaper than salmon, by almost half). Black cod is also on a lot of menus around town. I love it, it is really rich and a substantial fish. It is also called sablefish. I have been loving the garlic ramps this season. Seriously yummy. Hit a farmers' market while you are in town, Gonzocook, and you'll know what is in season. Wed Jun 11 09:16:17 -0700 2008 3769052 11210 JillO 3 3771016 I've been to Hillsdale and the big one at PSU. Tremendous markets. You Oregonians are so lucky. Wed Jun 11 12:34:52 -0700 2008 3770198 69275 Gonzocook 4 3771329 At Hillsdale, the Indian guy at the pickup truck sells some really nice smoked salmon for $10 a piece. It's better priced, and I think it tastes better, than the Smokery in the main part of the market. Wed Jun 11 13:41:48 -0700 2008 3771016 41560 AlbertaHound 5 3771785 Hey AlbertaHound and JillO, This is embarrassing...I live in Hillsdale, and ain't hip to the Farmer's Market!! Where, and when is it? Mucho Yoroshiku, Andy Wed Jun 11 15:50:50 -0700 2008 3771329 10374 AndyP 6 3771981 It is in the parking lot between Wilson HS and Rieke Elementary, behind the Hillsdale Shopping Center. It is held on Sundays 10am-2pm May-October and then every other week through the year. It's a great smaller market and there is free parking at either end. Wed Jun 11 17:08:48 -0700 2008 3771785 11210 JillO 7 3772515 Hey JillO, Thank you so much! Yoroshiku, Andy Wed Jun 11 20:09:45 -0700 2008 3771981 10374 AndyP