portland farmers' market's opening pitch

"Shed your winter coat and tuck away your umbrella (temporarily) and head down to Opening Day for the start of the 16th year of the Portland Farmers Market. Spring is in full bloom on the PSU campus, on the South Park Blocks, with vendors hawking their first blooms and early season harvests. Start perusing at 8:30 a.m. until the market closes at 2 p.m. Take in the sights and smells of spring – from tender asparagus spears to arrays of spring greens, bright yellow daffodil bouquets and fresh herbs. Reunite with your favorite vendors for items such as locally raised meats, wild seafood, artisan cheeses and baked goods. Bring your garden list and select vegetable starts, summer bulbs and bedding plants. "

A good website:

portlandfarmersmarket.org

not a direct quote

Ryan Alexander-Tanner having fun at my expense.

killer bread a hit in the 'Couve

Ok, you're right. That's not news. But I have to admit that it was pretty nice to go home early for a change after I ran out of bread at Vancouver Farmers' Market's opening day yesterday. Sorry to anyone who was turned away. My main message for 'couvites is to remember that Dave's Killer Bread will be available at VFM year-round and 7 days a week.
I've been hearing that stores in Vancouver keep running out of my bread, which is no surprise, because we still haven't figured out how to get the right amount of bread in the right place at the right time.
But I am really excited about this market season and beyond. My goal is to make the indoor market in Vancouver the place for DKB north of the Columbia. Sounds dramatic.
Since you asked, the other farmers' market (Portland) opens next Saturday, and in case you missed it, here's my offer: sign up for my newsletter, and when you get this week's issue on Friday, print it. Then bring that bad boy to me at Portland Farmers' Market on Saturday and I will give you a free Dave's Killer Bread shopping bag made from recycled plastic bottles. I'll do darn near anything to get you there, see?

chalk up one more for organic...

Is it beginning to sink in yet? Organic food is better. It doesn't take a history of indiscriminately polluting oneself with harsh chemicals to understand that pesticides are really bad for the environment. Why wouldn't the same be true for our bodies?

So far, there hasn't been a lot of hard evidence--just more and more people buying more and more organic food.

But a study done by scientists at the University of California http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=5167 gives organic some love. They say the only difference between the two groups of kiwi plants was that they used chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and hebicides on one and organic techniques on the other. Result: Organically-grown kiwis were significantly higher in polyphenols as well as antioxidant activity.

vancouver farmers' market--let's rock!

What's the weather gonna be like this weekend? Your guess is as good as mine. Whatever the weather, you can be pretty sure I will be at Vancouver Farmers' Market's opening day this Saturday. I hope to see you there, too.

I'm not sure what else is going to be there. Their website, though attractively designed, is seriously lacking in content--as I rediscovered when I visited a few minutes ago. Someone needs to have a talk with those boys.

Last year was my first year there. It is a popular market, and people love my bread there, so I'm going back. We're keeping a slightly lower profile this year, hanging out just inside the front door of the indoor market.

I'm planning to have some new varieties from time to time, and this Saturday, I'll introduce my organic cinnamon-raisin spelt bread. I think it's delicious, and it's got lots of fiber. I designed it for people who choose not to eat conventional wheat, for whatever reasons. But this is just good bread.

One more thing: people who read my blog (that's you) get a Dave's Killer Bread shopping bag made from recycled bottles. Magic words: "Hook it up, Dave!" Be the first on your block...:-)

killer bread in Seattle?

Baby steps. I made one today when I visited Seattle's Metropolitan Market headquarters, where I had a nice talk with their buyer. They have 6 locations in Seattle and Tacoma, and as you can see by the photo I took (and almost got thrown out for--yep, in trouble again), this is a serious store. Perfect place to plant the Good Seed.

sell bread, make bread...

Do you want a killer weekend job?

Dave’s Killer Bread is looking for two employees for the summer farmers’ market season beginning April 7. Both employees will be working the booth during the farmer’s market, so we need friendly, outgoing, health-conscious people. Dave’s Killer Bread is a beloved brand at the farmers’ market and we want to keep it that way. Sales experience is a plus, but it’s more important that you care about our product as much as we do.

Driver/Market Employee: We need a driver to get the bread and market equipment from the bakery in NE Portland to the PSU farmers’ market, set up, work the booth, tear down and bring everything back. Must be 18 or older. Must have food handler’s card. You’ll need your own transportation to the bakery, but from there you’ll be driving one of our delivery trucks. No special license is required, but you must be comfortable driving a large rig. Roughly 9 hours of work every Saturday.

Market Employee: We need someone to meet the driver at the PSU farmers’ market, help with set up, work the booth and tear down at the end of the day. Must have food handler’s card. You’ll need your own transportation to the market. Roughly 7.5 hours work every Saturday.

Pay for both positions is $12 an hour plus free bread every Saturday.

Apply in person at the Dave’s Killer Bread/NatureBake bakery Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. We have an official application for you to fill out, but a resume is also helpful. Applications Due by March 26. 1170 NE 63rd Portland, OR 97213