Portland Forest Mushrooms

It is so easy to say that I really enjoyed my time living in Portland, Oregon.  Don’t even get me started on my favorite restaurants or favorites places I adored because this post will turn from 400-some words into 5,000.

One of my favorite things to do in Portland was on Saturday morning to take the street car from my South Waterfront neighborhood into the Portland Farmer’s Market at Portland State University.  It was close, just into downtown and it was fabulous.  The most amazing plethora of fresh, local produce you could dream up, flowers galore, fisherman and butchers, pastries and bakeries, fresh local cheeses, local hazelnuts, food stands so good the lines were a mile long, and more.  I think every visitor that came out to Portland was forced (pretty willingly) to go to see the market with me.  (Sorry, Gina, you came RIGHT when I moved and I didn’t know what was up.  In fact I think you picked all of our restaurants and taught me about restaurant food blogs…)

This was also right as I was introduced to Instagram and before I knew jack about photography (I still have a lot to learn), so bear with my iPhone photos.

Kathy and I explored the market, oh and she ran a marathon while she was visiting…

…my mom and I explored produce, MUSHROOMS!, restaurants, and hikes…

…Jackie and I, well, we don’t have any photo evidence from the farmer’s market, but we have more important photo evidence like from riding sweet rides at City Fair.  So worth it…

…and then there was Doug.  Somehow, Doug, you got out of it.  I guess we made you go to the pumpkin patch and corn maze instead.

My mom is a big fan of all types of mushrooms, so every time at the market I’d walk by “the mushroom man” (just what I called him, not the actual name of his stand) I’d think of her and send her a picture.  When she came, it was so fun to finally show her all the exotic types he had!  He always looked like he came straight out of the forest that day with the latest harvest and I loved that.

This recipe was my favorite way to prepare mushrooms when I came home from the market, hence the recipe name.  An easy roasted vegetable recipe you just mix up, toss in the oven and forget about (or don’t because you smell it the whole time it’s in there).  Enjoy!  And I think this goes without saying but in case you missed the memo, if you’re in Portland GO TO THE PSU FARMER’S MARKET.  For dates, times, and location check out their website.

Note: This might sound like a lot of mushrooms for two people, but remember when you’re cooking paleo and comprising a plate of approximately 1/3 protein and 2/3 veggies, you’re going to need more veggies than you think.  Worst case scenario you have leftovers making it easier to add veggies to other quick meals.