Portland Farmers Market to Conclude 'Chef in the Market' Series in October

Portland Farmers Market is more than a catalyst for a healthy and sustainable food system; it's a venue for education and inspiration.

The market's Chef in the Market series is the latest installment centering on the promotion of local growers and producers. The series offers cooking demonstrations conducted by the state's top chefs and Portland Farmers Market vendors while celebrating height-of-the-season ingredients and educating home cooks. Market-goers can watch professionals transform seasonal produce into simple dishes, with tasting opportunities abound. Presented Saturdays on the center stage at the Portland State University Market, the event kicked off in June and continues through the month of October, each demonstration hosted by an emcee. Newcomers to the lineup included Matt Choi of Choi's Kimchi and the upcoming Heidi Liebowitz of Souper Natural.

"We are happy to welcome local chefs to our market as they prepare height-of-the-season market ingredients to educate and inspire our shoppers," said Kelly Merrick, communications manager for Portland Farmers Market.

Each day begins at 10 a.m., featuring the following chefs:

• Oct. 1: Sarah Curtis-Fawley of Pacific Pie Co.
• Oct. 8: Emily Ketterman of Crown Paella
• Oct. 15: Heidi Liebowitz of Souper Natural
• Oct. 22: Josh Graves of Olympia Provisions

The event series platform, Portland State University Market, is a year-round resource for farmers and artistan food producers. The market, located on the Portland State University campus between SW Hall and SW Montgomery, boasts a picturesque backdrop for its nonprofit host. The Portland Farmers Market prides itself as a liaison between the public and 200 vendors, a nexus of farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers.

Further information about Chef in the Market and other, future events is available through the Portland Farmers Market website or through contacting the market via contact@portlandfarmersmarket.org.

Photo 1 courtesy of Portland Farmers Market

Photo 2 courtesy of Pazzo Ristorante