Category: Eat+Drink
October 7, 2018 / / Eat+Drink

Costco Brewer’s Advent Calendar 2018: The Beers Are Here

Note: This post was updated on 10/31/2018.

The temperatures are dropping, the leaves are falling, and pumpkin is once again the main ingredient in, well, everything. Whatever associations you may have with fall, for me it meant checking out my local Costco. Lo and behold: The Brewer’s Advent Calendar 2018 has arrived. Sporting the same familiar look as last year’s edition, it was easy to spot. After a quick glance at the contents of the calendar, I decided to buy it once more. For around $65 you too can be the proud owner of one of year end’s best traditions.

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October 1, 2018 / / Dutch

15,000 Pounds of Crooked Produce Rescued in Amsterdam

For an international perspective on my Imperfect Produce reviews, I would like to take you to my native country, the Netherlands, this time.

15,000 pounds of zucchini in a container on Dam Square, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Photo courtesy of Kromkommer/Judith Tielemans

Last week, my LinkedIn feed showed scenes of a container filled with over 15,000 pounds of zucchini. While that may already impress you, these vegetables were all “food rejects” waiting for a home. On a sunny day in Amsterdam, this imperfect produce took center stage in Dam Square.

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March 11, 2018 / / Eat+Drink

Imperfect Produce Review: The Good, The Bad and The Not So Ugly

Note: This post was updated on 3/4/2019.

Many food subscription services have sprouted the last few years. Think of HelloFresh, Blue Apron and Plated. These all have a similar set-up. You pick your favorite recipes and the ingredients will be delivered to you. While I have been tempted to try one of these when a discount offer comes around, I have never bitten the culinary bullet.

One day Imperfect Produce showed up as a recommendation in my wife’s social media feed. The company from San Francisco sources “ugly” produce from local farmers when possible, or from growers in areas where food waste is imminent. In their own words, they “follow the waste” when necessary and appropriate. Since supermarkets all have their own high standards of what produce should look like, a lot of otherwise good food gets rejected. Produce that has too many marks or is too small won’t make it into the store.

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October 14, 2017 / / Dutch

Where to Find Dutch Food in Portland

Note: This post was updated on 11/1/2018.

Whether you are Dutch or not, moving to a new area brings along a lot of excitement. There are new places to visit, events to attend, food to try, and people to meet. However, some things are irreplaceable, and don’t travel with you. Because what about friends, familiarity and food?

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July 28, 2017 / / Eat+Drink

Oregon Brewers Festival: Hops of Fun in Downtown Portland