Portland Farmers Market Cookbook: 100 Seasonal Recipes & Stories That Celebrate Local Food & People

The hotly awaited cookbook is here! Portland Farmers Market Cookbook features the earthiness of market produce mixed with the culinary savvy of our local chefs and farmers. The recipes are built around farm-grown ingredients and raise produce to celebratory status. Recommended By Tracey T., Powells.com

The Portland Farmers Market is a year-round farmers market consistently named among North America’s Top Ten. This cookbook is a tribute to the farmers, chefs and shoppers, who embrace their world-class market like no other. With 100, seasonally organized recipes for every meal of the day, stories of the market’s farmers and producers, shopping and cooking tips, and glorious color photography, the Portland Farmers Market Cookbook is a celebration of a place and its people, who are proud to share their bounty with the Portland community and beyond. 

"Gorgeous images alternate with recipes from top local chefs." Modern Farmer

"This cookbook, timed to the 25th anniversary of the Portland Farmers’ Market, celebrates the farmers and producers who are its lifeblood."  Tastebook.com

"You can travel the globe tasting the latest creations from the trendiest chefs, but there’s really nothing more important than knowing where your food comes from. I’m a fan of farmers’ markets in general, but especially of this book, packed with local deliciousness from our favorite neighbor, Portland."  Tom Douglas, chef-restaurateur, Seattle

"This book is a beautiful celebration of the Portland Farmers Market. The collection of recipes tells the story of Portland’s heritage and food culture: our creativity as cooks, the roots of seasonal foods, our culinary traditions, and how deeply we value craftsmanship." Jenn Louis, chef and co-owner of Lincoln Restaurant and Sunshine Tavern and author of Pasta by Hand

"I never miss a chance to visit this market – and every time I do, I have to curb an overpowering desire to move to Portland so that I can shop there every week. Not surprisingly, The Portland Farmers Market Cookbook is a gorgeous example of just how enticing (and straightforward) one’s food can be when it comes from local farms and ranches. With recipes from chefs, writers, market board members, and food producers, it is truly a joyful celebration of community." Deborah Madison, former manager of the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market and author of Local Flavors: Cooking and Eating from America’s Farmers’ Markets and Vegetable Literacy, among others

Portland Farmers Market board member Ellen Jackson is a cookbook author, food writer, food stylist, and recipe developer. Most recently, she is the author of The Lemon Cookbook and Classic Cookies with Modern Twists.

When I tell them what I do, people who don’t write cookbooks are curious about how they’re made, especially when a book has recipes from multiple contributors. And since the Portland Farmers Market Cookbook isn’t my first collection of other chefs’ recipes...

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