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Kitchen Culture
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Kitchen Culture

One of those places that just feels right in the neighborhood. Part kitchen shop, part gathering space, and part classroom, it’s built around the idea that food connects us—and that everyday cooking can be both practical and joyful.

Opened in 2022 by Traci Hildner, a Master Food Preserver with a deep love for seasonal cooking and sustainability, the shop is filled with new and secondhand goods chosen with care. Traci also offers classes in fermentation, food preservation, and other skills that help people feel more at home in their kitchens.

It’s the kind of spot you stop into for one thing and end up staying to chat. Located on SE Foster in Portland, Kitchen Culture is well worth a visit. Check out the upcoming classes and come see what makes it so special.

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tip to finding your dream vacation digs

When you buy a vacation home, chances are you want to keep it for the long-term, so it might be worth factoring in climate predictions when deciding on a location. Make sure whichever region you set your heart on will be one with the greatest return in joy, but also security in knowing that your escape will be there when you’re ready to…well, escape. If you’re looking for a vacation home in an area we don’t serve, we love playing matchmaker to agents who are local pros in the area that is calling your heart.  

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