Creative. Passionate. Devoted. Our employees are all that and more. And when people are passionate about what they do, they can’t help but share. Here, you will find more than a dozen blogs written by your Market experts on topics as diverse as food, flowers, wine, beer, baking, cooking, coffee, nutrition, eco efforts and of course, eating.
Why so many? We’re all about choices. Filled with useful information peppered with reviews, recommendations, stories and opinions, our hope is that this melting pot of voices will inspire and enlighten you.
To your left and below, you will find a list of topics categorized by department, as if you were actually shopping at Market of Choice. If your thirsty for words on wine, click on the Wine Blog. If baking leavens you, check out the Bakery Blog. If it’s fresh produce you crave … you get the idea.
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Bakery Sales Manager Christina Jessie was born to bake. Passed down from one generation to the next, Christina inherited the baking gene from her mother and grandmother, whose baked goods are the highlight of family gatherings. Christina is glad to share what she’s learned over the years, and she’s excited to tell you about all of the delicious things you can find at your Market Bakery.
Live Well. Eat Well. That’s Chef Greg Cabeza’s philosophy. Greg is a trained artisan chef who perfects many of the recipes created in our Market Kitchens. Enthusiasm for food pours as naturally from Greg’s lips as gravy onto mashed potatoes. He will share this enthusiasm with you here.
Willamette Cheese Steward Cassie Stockton knows cheese. Also a wealth of wisdom when it comes to the many other accompaniments found at your Market cheese shop, such as oils, vinegars, salts, fruits spreads, honey, crackers, nuts, pâtés and dried fruits, Cassie offers practical advice and insight for both the novice and culinarily gifted. 
Gene Versteeg, Produce Buyer and Merchandiser, has been in the produce business for 30 years. He’s an artist of sorts. His medium? Fruits and vegetables. You’ll find his work beautifully displayed at each store. To learn more about the local, conventional and organic offerings at Market of Choice, read Gene’s blog.
A fascination with growing things from his boyhood led Duran Taylor to become Market of Choice’s natural and organic grocery buyer. Duran's light and witty words are sure to spark a laugh and ignite the same passion in his readers and customers.
Kirsten Gram, a registered dietitian, has worked for Cascade Health Solutions’ Center for Healthy Living for over 20 years. She loves sharing her professional wisdom and healthy living tips as part of her blog.
Fresh and full of flavor, our coffee blogs are chock-full of character. Authored by coffee stewards who aren’t afraid to express their opinions, our blogs come sweetened with a touch of personality and are dripping with helpful tips. Whether you prefer regular or decaf, this is the best place to get the skinny on coffee. Brew a cup of your favorite Joe and let their bold insights, mellow stories and smooth tales percolate in your psyche.
