Hello, hello from Portland the land of happy-internshipness. I shall be stationed here for a few more weeks, making intermittent trips to the promised land (i.e. Eugene, i.e. Hipplyland). And thus, while I will try and get a few more reviews up and other such Eugene-articles, we shall take a vacation to the Portland food … Continue reading »
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An ode to food writing
To say that food writing is as versatile as Gene Simmons’ taste in women is a slight exaggeration but an accurate one nonetheless. Food writing comes in many forms–from reviews to recipes, exposition to personal narratives. Sometimes it appears in the most unlikely of places–like sports–as Food Republic searches for the best new food in … Continue reading »
Defining the Eugene Food Scene
Today I got an email from a graduate student at UO. I had recently followed her blog, the eugene coloring book blog, a black-and-white blog with pages that look like they came out of a coloring book. Each page features something in Eugene. I figured it was a cute idea for Eugene kids. In actuality … Continue reading »
I Love My Ducks–Cheap Foods
Here’s some of the typical basics: Cereal • Cereal is always on sale. Keep looking down the isle, you’ll find a box for $2.50 or less most anywhere here in Eugene, I promise. Noodles • Don’t make me end the nameless things you can do with them. Milk Blocks of cheddar cheese • if you … Continue reading »
I Love My Ducklings — Soup Recipes
Soup is always an excellent idea (especially during dead week) because you can make a big pot and then eat left overs for a while. Here you’ll find: Potato Soup Chili & Tequila Soup. Yes, that’s right, I said tequila. Shot glasses are optional. Continue reading »
I Love My Ducklings — Chicken Recipes
If you are lucky enough to afford chicken here are some great ideas: Chicken Pot Pie Chicken with Tomato Basil Butter Feta Topped Chicken Continue reading »
I Love My Ducklings — Pasta Recipes
Here you will find some quick, easy and cheap pasta ideas. There’s Carbonara Broccoli Garlic Chicken Pasta Garlic Shrimp Pasta & Tomato Garlic Pasta Continue reading »
I Love My Ducklings — Links of Consequence
Here are some valuable resources for your college eating career: 50 Best Food Blogs for the College Budget — This website lists lots of handy blogs which cover topics from recipes to shopping and eating out. Oregon State University Housing and Dining Services Nutrition Blog — On the topic of blogs, OSU has this one … Continue reading »
An Open Letter to the Ducklings
We’re going to take a detour this week. This week is about my fellow ducklings. I have composed a poem for this event, Dear Ducklings/Flock whatever lame name we’re calling you, welcome to UO. Please don’t starve that would make me sad. So, in honor of the incoming flock I have composed a weeks worth … Continue reading »
