Tag Archives: Portland

papaya thief in portland: updates from the west

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

Hi, it’s been a while. Here’s what’s going on: When I get to work there’s a list waiting for me. I fold my towels, set up my cutting board, start collecting all my tools for the day. I weigh out … Continue reading →

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Masters of a Cuisine by Calling, not Roots – NYTimes.com

Posted on June 2, 2012 by

Masters of a Cuisine by Calling, not Roots – NYTimes.com. I posted this because one day, in the not-so-distant future, I want to travel through Vietnam and all over southeast Asia gathering recipes and stories. Papaya Thief Goes Global?

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Transitions

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

I’ve been in between a few things, hence the infrequent posts. Lately, food-wise, I’ve only been eating soft-boiled eggs with avocado toast. Or for dinner the other night, I used Mark’s laser clams (razor) for some delicious pasta with bacon … Continue reading →

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pho day 1

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

My favorite.

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Posole v NW

Posted on May 8, 2011 by

Some friends and I ate lunch at the food carts yesterday on Skidmore and Mississippi in NE Portland, and e. got posole. It was cold and rainy, with the sun peaking out every half hour, so a bowl of hot … Continue reading →

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