Sniff Chocolate Don’t Eat It

A new venture into the world of chocolate consumption uses a spring-loaded contraption to shoot cocoa into connoisseurs’ noses. The shooter uses a specially formulated cocoa powder that blends ginger, mint and chocolate to fully optimize the sniffing experience. According to its creator, Dominique Persoone, the mint and ginger open the sinuses and allow the chocolate to go straight to your senses, with the chocolatey …

Animated Recipe: Chia Pudding

Just four ingredients in this foolproof guide to making the healthy treat

Chia is high in fiber and packed with antioxidants, protein and Omega-3s. Reap the benefits with this simple, four-ingredient recipe. Ingredients: ¾ cup almond milk ¼ cup chia seeds 2 teaspoons maple syrup ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract Place chia seeds in container with lid. Add vanilla extract. Add maple syrup. Add almond milk. Place top on container and shake. Refrigerate overnight (or at least three …

Ancient Heritage Dairy

A father-and-son team produces award-winning cheeses in Portland’s first urban creamery

With all the international attention Portland, Oregon has garnered in recent years, it seems to be changing even more each year. That is to say, it’s becoming even more Portland-y. Southeast Portland is rapidly becoming populated with artisanal food industries like local honey producers, salt makers, coffee roasters, breweries and distilleries. The latest to join the movement is Ancient Heritage Dairy. Through the dairy’s tall …