Portland Culinary Podcast

How to Grow Wasabi In Your Backyard – Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 34 by Steven Shomler Episode 34 of the Portland Culinary Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Jennifer Bloeser CEO Oregon Coast Wasabi and Jennifer tells the secrets of growing wasabi and shares how you can grow wasabi in your backyard. Jennifer Bloeser Co-founded Oregon Coast Wasabi with husband Markus Mead and she is the CEO of Portland, Oregon based Oregon Coast Wasabi and she oversees their wasabi farm on the Oregon Coast, which happens to be the largest wasabi farm in North America. iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 Go to www.PortlandCulinaryPodcast.com to hear the other 33 episodes of the Portland Culinary Podcast. Other Podcasts Mentioned in This Episode Jennifer Bloeser CEO Oregon Coast Wasabi - Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 23 www.portlandculinaryp

Rick Rickard Rolling River Spirits – Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 33 Episode 33 of the Portland Culinary Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast Host Steven Shomler and special Co-host Matt Fields visit with Rick Rickard with Rolling River Spirits iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 Go to www.PortlandCulinaryPodcast.com to hear the other 32 episodes of the Portland Culinary Podcast. Matt Fields – Stella Taco Our special Co-host for this episode -- Matt Fields is the Co-founder and Head Chef at Stella Taco! If you would like to hear Matt’s Portland Culinary Podcast episode here is a link - www.portlandculinarypodcast.com/matt-fields-stella-taco-portland-culinary-podcast-episode-31 More About Episode 33 Rolling River Spirits During this episode you will learn what Rick did before he and his family opened Rolling River Spirits, where the name Rolling River Spirits came

Brenda Crow Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden – Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 32 Episode 32 of the Portland Culinary Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler and Special Co-host Don Scheidt visit with Brenda Crow with the Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden! iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 Go to www.PortlandCulinaryPodcast.com to hear the other 31 episodes of the Portland Culinary Podcast. More About This Episode During this episode you will learn about Brenda’s culinary journey, where & how she met Little Beast Brewmaster Charles Porter, and what kind of food you will find on the menu where you visit the Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden. Where - The Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden is located at 3412 SE Division St. Portland, OR 97202 Follow The Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden Website – www.littlebeastbrewing.com Facebook - www.facebook.co

Matt Fields Stella Taco– Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 31 In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Matt Fields the Co-founder & Head Chef at Stella Taco! iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 More About This Episode During this episode you learn where Matt’s cooking journey began, when he fell in love with cooking, and how Stella Taco came to be. At the end of this episode Matt and Steven talk through the Stella Taco menu! Follow Stella Taco Website – www.stellatacopdx.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/Stella-Taco-PDX-476167302529431 Instagram – www.instagram.com/stellatacopdx Twitter – www.twitter.com/StellaTacoPDX The Portland Culinary Podcast 411 The Portland Culinary Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio and this episode was recorded at the Rolling River Spirits Tasting Room. Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Portland C

Koloa Rum Co. Portland Culinary Podcast– Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 30 Telling the Stories of the Portland Culinary Scene and Beyond! In this special Kauai based “on the road” episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Bob Gunter and Nikki Munroe telling the Koloa Rum Co. story! iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2   More About This Episode During this episode you learn about both rum and about Koloa Rum Co. – including why that name, how Koloa Rum Co. come to be, and the wonderful plans they have for the future. You will hear the enchanting story about Bob Gunter coming to Kauai, and how he came to be part of the Koloa Rum Co. family. You will learn where Nikki Munroe’s rum journey began, and at the end of this episode you get to hear about each of Koloa Rum Co.’s seven different magnificent rums and Nikki shares insightful suggestions about how you might

Carrie Wynkoop Cellar 503 – Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 29 In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Carrie Wynkoop Founder of Cellar 503 and the Pour Oregon Wine Festival talking about her wine journey! iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 More About This Episode During this episode you will learn what Cellar 503 is, how Carrie came to fall in love with wine, and what led her to start Cellar 503. Carrie and Steven then talk about the Oregon wine scene including some of the many varietals grown here. This episode closes out with Carrie and Steven enjoying a pour of Minimus Wines Gruner Veltliner and a pour of James Rahn Wine Company Pinot Meunier. Follow Cellar 503 Website – www.cellar503.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/cellar503 Instagram - www.instagram.com/Cellar503 Twitter – www.twitter.com/cellar503 The Portland Culinary Podcast 411 The Portland

Pour Oregon Wine Festival – Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 28 In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Carrie Wynkoop Founder of Pour Oregon and Cellar 503 talking about the 2nd annual Pour Oregon Wine Festival happening Sunday April 29, 2018 from 2 PM – 6 PM at Castaways Portland. iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 More About the Pour Oregon Wine Festival Tickets www.cellar-503.ticketleap.com/pour-oregon-2018 Use code “OregonWineStories” at checkout to save 10% off of tickets. Your ticket price includes entry to the event and a Riedel® wine glass. Buy your ticket now! You'll enjoy complimentary sample tastes from all 50+ participating wineries -- and you'll be able to buy bottles to take home. Five dollars of each entry ticket will be donated to Make-A-Wish Oregon to help make wishes come true for children with life-threatening illnesses. Tickets do

Michelle Ly Vinn Distillery – Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 27 In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Michelle Ly with Vinn Distillery iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 More About Episode 27 During this episode you learn what Baijiu is, & about the 3 other spirits that Vinn Distillery produces and you will hear the incredible story of how Michelle’s family came to America. One of Portland Culinary Podcast Host Steven Shomler’s deeply held convictions is that immigrants have made his country stronger. It is rare that Steven meets someone living in America whose family does not have immigrant roots. You can count on Steven to cry each time he hears Neil Diamond’s song America. “Far, we've been traveling far without a home, but not without a star, free, only want to be free, we huddle close, Hang on to a dream…” Follow Vinn Distillery Website –

Paiku - From Food Cart to Brick and Mortar Restaurant – Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 26 Episode 26 of the Portland Culinary Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler www.StevenShomler.com visits with Marica and Justin Founders of Paiku. During this episode Justin, Marica, and Steven talk through the some of the wonderful menu items that will be served at the Paiku Restaurant, and then Justin and Marica share the story of how they met, what brought them Portland, and tell us a bit about their journey opening the Paiku Food Cart and growing the brand so they could go brick and mortar. This episodes closes out with Steven getting to enjoy Three different Paiku Pies - Easter Pie, an Italian egg pie made with Olympia Provisions soppressata, Olympia Provisions ham, provolone, mozzarella, Parmesan, and hard-boiled eggs, Venison Shepherd’s Pie, and Mango Blackberry Pie made with candied ginger and coconut. iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast

Toast – Portland’s Distillery Festival 2018 Preview - Portland Culinary Podcast In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Rick Rickard with Rolling River Spirits and Matt Fields with Stella Taco talking about the 2018 of Toast – Portland’s Distillery Festival. Toast 2018 Tickets You can get Advance Tickets to Toast Portland’s Distillery Festival right here - www.merctickets.com/events/50830219/oregon-distillers-guild-8th-annual-toast iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 Toast – Portland’s Distillery Festival is put on by the Oregon Distillers Guild, who sponsors the Oregon Distillery Trail. Follow Toast and the Oregon Distillers Guild and the Oregon Distillery Trail The Toast 2018 Facebook Event Page - www.facebook.com/events/114871362649870 Toast 2018 Website Page – www.oregondistillerytrail.com/general-information Oregon Distillers Guild / Oregon Distill

Portland Chef Neil Davidson - Portland Culinary Podcast In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with founding Portland Chef Neil Davidson chef at Ground Breaker Gastropub. iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 The Portland Culinary Podcast 411 The Portland Culinary Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio and is often recorded at Culmination Brewing Company. Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Portland Culinary Podcast. Many thanks to Ken Wilson a true Media Maestro for his excellent sound engineering and editing! Follow The Portland Culinary Podcast iTunes – www.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 SoundCloud – www.soundcloud.com/portlandculinarypodcast Facebook – www.facebook.com/PortlandCulinaryPodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/portlandculinarypodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/PDXCulPodcast Portla

Jennifer Bloeser CEO Oregon Coast Wasabi - Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 23 Episode 23 of the Portland Culinary Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Jennifer Bloeser CEO Oregon Coast Wasabi. Jennifer Bloeser Co-founded Oregon Coast Wasabi with husband Markus Mead and she is the SEO of Portland, Oregon based Oregon Coast Wasabi and she oversees their wasabi farm on the Oregon Coast, which happens to be the largest wasabi farm in North America. iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 Follow Oregon Coast Wasabi Website – www.OregonCoastWasabi.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/OregonCoastWasabi Instagram – www.instagram.com/oregoncoastwasabi Twitter – www.twitter.com/orcoastwasabi The Portland Culinary Podcast 411 The Portland Culinary Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio and is often recorded at Culmination Brewing Company

Chef Jason Myers Founder of Basilisk - Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 22 Episode 22 of the Portland Culinary Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Chef Jason Myers Founder of Basilisk home of one of the best fried chicken sandwiches you will ever have! iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 Follow Basilisk Website – www.basiliskpdx.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/basiliskpdx Instagram – www.instagram.com/basiliskpdx Twitter – N/A The Portland Culinary Podcast 411 The Portland Culinary Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio and is often recorded at Culmination Brewing Company. Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Portland Culinary Podcast. Many thanks to Ken Wilson a true Media Maestro for his excellent sound engineering and editing! Follow The Portland Culinary Podcast — iTunes – www.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/

Liz Crain- Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 21 Episode 21 of the Portland Culinary Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Liz Crain – a celebrated Portland based Author and Writer! During this episode you will hear Liz’s story including where her culinary began, what she did before was a writer and author, what brought her to Portland, and how she became a writer and author. Liz also shares what it takes to be a writer, what it takes to be a food writer, and she tells us how someone can become a food writer! iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 More About Liz Crain Liz is the author of these 4 fantastic books: Food Lover's Guide to Portland, Toro Bravo: Stories. Recipes. No Bull, Hello! My Name is Tasty: Global Diner Favorites from Portland's Tasty Restaurants, and Grow Your Own: Understanding, Cultivating, and Enjoying Cannabis. Liz i

Oregon Tempranillo Celebration - Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 20 Episode 20 of the Portland Culinary Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Julie Myers with Clink Wine Events, Bill Holloran with Holloran Vineyard Wines, Patrick Reuter from Dominio IV Wines, and Jim Seufert with Seufert Winery talking Oregon Tempranillo, and the Oregon Tempranillo Celebration happening January 19th and 20th, 2018 and the Tempranillo Celebration Grand Tasting happening Sunday 21st from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Double Tree Hotel – 1000 Multnomah St, Portland, Oregon. For Tickets to the Tempranillo Celebration Grand Tasting go to www.oregontempranilloalliance.com/oregon-tempranillo-celebration-2018 Use Code “Shomler15” at checkout to save $15 iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 Oregon Tempranillo Celebration - Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 20 Episode 20

Portland Fermentation Festival - Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 19 In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Liz Crain Co-Founder of the Portland Fermentation Festival.

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La Ruta PDX A Gastronomic Festival - Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 17 Episode 17 of the Portland Culinary Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with John and Renee Gorham, Tania Cidoncha and Mikel de Luis previewing La Ruta PDX: A Gastronomic Festival coming to Portland July 13-16, 2017. Tickets - www.merctickets.com/events/44351183/la-ruta-pdx-a-gastronomic-festival iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 More About La Ruta PDX La Ruta PDX is a Spanish food and cultural festival bringing Portland four days of dinners, tastings, trade shows, wine seminars, demos, music, film, art, and Flamenco. Follow La Ruta PDX Website – www.larutapdx.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/larutapdx Instagram – www.instagram.com/larutapdx Twitter – www.twitter.com/larutapdx Tickets - www.merctickets.com/events/44351183/la-ruta-pdx-a-gastronomic-festival Follow

Oregon Winemaker Anne Hubatch Helioterra Wines - Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 16 Episode 16 of the Portland Culinary Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Oregon Winemaker Anne Hubatch Founder of Helioterra Wines. iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 More About This Portland Culinary Podcast Episode In this episode you will learn where Anne’s wine journey began, what brought her to Oregon and how she became a winemaker. You will also learn how Anne came to launch Helioterra and Anne shares the story behind the name of her winery and how she has grown her brand. Anne and Steven close out this episode enjoying Helioterra 2015 Pinot Blanc, Helioterra 20104 Pinot Noir, and Helioterra 2014 Mourvedre. Follow Helioterra Wines Website – www.helioterrawines.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/HelioterraWines Instagram – www.instagram.com/helio

Portland Chefs Thomas Dunklin and Kyle Rourke The Waiting Restaurant - Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 15 Episode 15 of the Portland Culinary Podcast is here! Please note – The Portland Culinary Podcast started out as the Great Food Great Stories Podcast. In this episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Portland Chefs Thomas Dunklin and Kyle Rourke Founders of The Waiting Room Restaurant iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Culinary Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445?mt=2 More About This Portland Culinary Podcast Episode This episode begins with Thomas, Kyle and Steven talking about some of the items on The Waiting Room menu. Following that both Thomas and Kyle share their story – where their cooking first journey began, what they did before they decided to become chefs, what brought each of them to Portland, how The Waiting Room came to be, what inspired the name “The Waiting Room” , and what advice they hav