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Papi Chulo’s is Great Bang for Your Buck

Jalisco-style taqueria offers tacos, birria and margaritas in Bend’s Box Factory

My last meal would likely be a taco, some guacamole and chips and a margarita to wash it down. I rarely eat any Mexican food that I don’t absolutely love, so I am biased, no doubt. However, I’m doing my best to be neutral and honest about my recent Papi Chulo’s experience. Papi Chulo’s Jalisco […]

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Lemony Hummus

A handful of ingredients make for an easy, tasty, nutritious spread

Hummus is the Arabic word for chickpeas, also known by the Spanish-derived name of garbanzo beans. Chickpeas are the main ingredient in the Middle Eastern dip or spread called hummus, which is made from cooked, mashed chickpeas typically blended with lemon juice, garlic and tahini (a sesame seed paste). In Egypt, the popular dip is […]

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Heavenly Hash Cake and Marshmallow Brownies

Two chocolate desserts perfect for the Big Game, or Valentine’s

This week I couldn’t decide whether to share a football party recipe or a Valentine’s Day recipe, but after reading that brownies were a Top 10 Super Bowl party snack on several lists, I landed on a compromise: Heavenly Hash Cake and Marshmallow Brownies. Whether you’re making snacks for the Big Game this coming weekend […]

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Braised Pork Bowl

A fusion dish inspired by a James Beard House visit

A few years ago I hosted a season of the Food Life Podcast. In episode 10, I had the honor of interviewing Izabela Wojcik, Director, Friends of James Beard Benefits with the James Beard Foundation. I met with her in New York City and had the incredible opportunity to eat dinner at the James Beard House; […]

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Local Author Releases New Seafood Cookbook

“For the Love of Seafood” includes 100 recipes that anyone can cook

The author herself confesses that she didn’t always like seafood. In the introduction to Karista Bennett’s brand-new cookbook, “For the Love of Seafood – 100 Flawless, Flavorful Recipes That Anyone Can Cook,” she makes that confession and then tells the story of how she ultimately fell in love with fish and other “precious fruits from […]

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Move Over IPA, Here Comes the Cabernet,Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Bend pushes beyond its beer town image with an emerging wine scene

Bend has been synonymous with beer for decades, thanks to the proliferation of breweries since the first one, Deschutes Brewery, opened its doors in 1988. These days, the beer scene includes an official Bend Ale Trail and several annual festivals celebrating brews. But in case you hadn’t noticed, the beer town, with its 30+ breweries, […]

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Creamy Sweet Pepper Thighs with Pesto

An easy one-skillet chicken dish perfect for weeknights or company

I’ve been seeing a lot of takes on one-dish comfort foods on social media and other online foodie sites lately. Some of the recipes appear to be lighter and healthier with a focus on plants and good proteins. This recipe is a favorite of mine that my son and I whipped up last winter when […]

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Fresh Dungeness Crab with Spicy Sauce

In-season crab is delicious served cold with a squeeze of lemon and a simple sauce

Tis the season! You may have noticed lately that Dungeness crab is on sale at local markets. Known for its sweet meat, this large crab is harvested on the Pacific coast from Mexico up to Alaska and is in season now. If you’re a lover of this hard-shelled crustacean you may already have your favorite […]

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A Dream Comes to Fruition with Viaggio Wine Merchant

New retail wine shop and tasting room on SW Century Drive is intended to take visitors on a journey

Benjamin Richardson had a dream. “About 15 years ago a little bubble popped up in my head about how a wine shop would be a great retirement plan. My wife Rebecca and I would kick around the romantic idea of me being an old man in his small wine shop,” Richardson shares on a recent […]

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Mushroom, Bacon, Spinach Frittata

The perfect breakfast, brunch or dinner dish

I almost made the headline for this recipe “Why I Love Frittata” because I do love making a frittata and I love that it truly can be fitting for any meal of the day. A frittata is an easy, one-skillet egg dish. It can be made with just about any leftovers you have on hand. It’s […]

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