Culinary Gems Shine in Portland, Oregon


	Culinary Gems Shine in Portland, Oregon by BJ Fairfax CulinaryEd Columnist August 27, 2007 Bright, fresh cuts of salmon. Bushel upon bushel of oysters. Seamed and meaty Dungeness crab, Avocados the size of softballs. Fat berries fresh from the vine. greens from a nearby family farm. Legendary coffee. These are just a few of the culinary gems within easy reach of students of Portland, Oregon, culinary programs. If you are considering enrollment in culinary schools, it's worth considering the ingredients at your fingertips in prime locations such as Portland, Oregon. In this Pacific Northwestern state, there is a bounty of food from the sea and from the land for students of culinary schools to explore and enjoy. Culinary Schools in Portland, Oregon Attending culinary programs in Portland, Oregon, students have an opportunity to experience all the fabulous fresh foods this region has to offer. Known for a wide array of seafood shipped in from the nearby Pacific Coast, as well as the bounty of fruits and vegetables available from the area's many organic farms, Portland, Oregon, is a prime location to attend culinary schools. In addition, the city is home to plenty of top-notch restaurants where the cuisine of the Pacific Northwest takes center stage. From Dungeness crab-stuffed avocados and smoked salmon chowder to huckleberry glazed barbecue lamb and fresh fruit pies, Portland, Oregon's culinary treasures abound. More Fun in Portland, Oregon When you're not eating, cooking, or gawking at the grocery store stock, there are lots of fun activities to jump into in Portland, Oregon. Nearby Mount Hood offers almost year-round opportunities for snow sport enthusiasts. The Pacific Ocean is less than two hours away, and Portland itself is home to 37,000 acres of open space so there are plenty of places to play. Source Portland About the Author BJ Fairfax holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She writes for a variety of print and online publications.	Culinary Schools California School of Culinary Arts Request Free Info Keiser University - Center for Culinary Arts Request Free Info L'Ecole Culinaire - St. Louis Request Free Info Kendall College - Chicago Request Free Info Center for Culinary Arts - CT Request Free Info Florida Culinary Institute Request Free Info Culinary Articles Culinary Salary Information Let them Eat Cake! Baking a Parisian Classic Adventures in the Specialty Food Trade: A Unique Culinary Career Pastry Chefs Master the Art of Marzipan Try a Vegetarian Catering Career and Compete with the Big Guys More Articles Chef Profiles For Nigella Lawson, Culinary Pleasure Comes from Play Chef Tyler Florence: Portrait of a Home-cooking TV Chef Padma Lakshmi's Recipe for Culinary Success: Go International More Articles Chef Jobs Culinary Job Search California Culinary Schools Pasadena Culinary Schools San Diego Culinary Schools San Francisco Culinary Schools Florida Culinary Schools Miami Culinary Schools Orlando Culinary Schools New York Culinary Schools New York City Culinary Schools Texas Culinary Schools Austin Culinary Schools Dallas Culinary Schools Houston Culinary Schools

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