The average age of American farmers is 57, but if you tease through the statistics, you’ll find that in recent years more and more people in their 20s and 30s have begun taking up pitchforks and plows. On Saturday, Space Gallery in Portland hosts the screening of a documentary profiling young farmers as part of […]

When the swanky Grace Restaurant opened almost two years ago in Portland, its menu was populated by meat and seafood-based entrees. But six months ago, the popular eatery did something unusual in Portland’s top-tier restaurant scene: It added a vegan entree to its regular menu. “Why we have the dish started with demand,” general manager […]

Pint-sized jars filled with colorful spices line the top of Lauren Montanaro Norster’s stovetop, which is fitting because she writes a food blog called The Spiced Plate. Her blog, which launched in January, has a very specific focus – all the recipes and dishes Norster shares on the site are vegetarian, gluten-free, soy-free and ayurveda-inspired. […]