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High-Minded Reads

The Literary Stoner: Bringing Weed to Your Reads

Crime-fighting cannabis and budding business—a visiting author takes on the new politics of pot (plus three more reads to get you rolling).

04/23/2015 By Ramona DeNies

FIT CITY

A Handful of New Fitness Studios Want to Inspire Your Workout

A popular Los Angeles fitness studio arrives in Portland, Lake Oswego's indoor cycling stars open a second location, plus new barre and belly dancing hot spots!

04/23/2015 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

Bend’s Plant-Based Burger Joint Hits Hawthorne

Next Level Burger brings organic and vegan bacon cheeseburgers to Southeast Portland.

04/23/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

GET OUT, GET HEALTHY

The Balance Calendar—PDX Fitness and Health Events

Barefoot hikes, post-race chocolate milk recovery, sound therapy, and food for fitness classes.

04/22/2015 By Allison Jones and Mary Stutzman

MARKET WATCH

Portland Farmers Market's New Vendors and Neighborhood Opening Dates

The 2015 market season is kicking into gear with eleven new faces and six neighborhood markets ready to set up shop in May and June.

04/22/2015 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

Cookin’ Up A Storm: Making Vegan Carrot Cake with Marine Conservationists

Celebrate the release of Sea Shepherd’s new cookbook with sweet recipes and seaworthy stories from anti-poaching campaigns.

04/20/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

OPENING WATCH

5 Reasons to Look Forward to Portland's Newest Sundae Shop

The Maple Parlor promises self-serve sundaes suitable for lifestyles from vegan to Paleo.

04/17/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

BREAKING NEWS

Back to Eden Brings Food Cart “Cottage” to Southeast Portland

The local bakery will sell gluten-free and vegan treats at Tidbit Food Farm.

04/13/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

GOOD EATS

Living the Vegan Dream on a Farm Sanctuary

Longtime animal activist Gene Baur talks policy change, Portland vegans, and his new cookbook, Living the Farm Sanctuary Life.

04/08/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

FIT CITY

Can You Bellydance Your Way To Fitness?

A local bellydance pro and pilates teacher offers insight on the practice's inclusivity, sensuality, and physically transformative power.

04/07/2015 By Allison Jones

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BODY TALK

Hiking Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds—and Finding Self-Love Along the Way

We chat with the author of the inspiring new memoir Gorge about Africa's tallest peak, writing with Cheryl Strayed, and a battle-won relationship with her body.

04/07/2015 By Larisa Owechko

GEAR UP

A Portland Water Bottle Company Offers Made-in-the-USA Love

You've gotta hydrate to be great, so why not show some Portland pride with a locally designed bottle with a heart of gold?

04/07/2015 By Mary Stutzman

BODY TALK

How One Simple Tool Sets This Massage Treatment Apart From All Others

Local body work pro Vicki Seabrook harnesses inflatable balls to cure what ails you, from wrinkles to tendonitis.

04/07/2015 By Allison Jones

FIT CITY

Early Morning Exercise Tips from Portland Fitness Pros

Local trainers reveal their secrets for making good on your a.m. sweat commitments.

04/03/2015 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

Kick Your Spring Cold with this Herb & Nettle Soup

Get wild and heal what ails you with this nutrient-packed spring ingredient—once you get over your fears.

04/02/2015 By Allison Jones

OM BASE

Yoga Bhoga's Yogic Lore Mixes Storytelling with Movement

The studio manager of Southeast Portland's popular Yoga Bhoga uses stories of mythic deities, sages, and animals to guide her students deeper into their bodies and minds.

04/02/2015 By Allison Jones

FARM TO TABLE

Book Your 2015 Farm Dinners Now!

Picturesque outdoor tables, wine-sipping farm tours, and local food: we’ve got the master list of this summer’s slate of farm dinners

04/02/2015 By Larisa Owechko

GET FIT

Kickstart Your Spring Cycling with a Personalized Bike Fitting

One physical therapist's campaign to get you back in the saddle

04/02/2015 By Allison Jones

FIT CITY

Personal Training VS Small Group Training: Which One is For You?

It all comes down to your goals—and what motivates you to get moving!

03/26/2015 By Allison Jones

OM BASE

A New Wave of Innovative Yoga Pants

These days, hard-training yogis are demanding more of their pants than stretchy fabrics and un-see-through-ness. We take a look at 8 new developments in the rapidly growing market.

03/25/2015 By Allison Jones

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