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Donna Britt

Food writer, food stylist, recipe tester, cookbook editor, podcast producer/host are a few of the creative hats Donna Britt wears. Donna loves to hike, paddle board and spend quality time with family and friends. Oh, and she also collects cookbooks and cast iron cooking vessels.

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Sweet Yeli’s Serves Up Decadence Without Guilt 

Indulgent desserts that nourish your body
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Bend’s bustling farmers markets are filled with delicious things, but lately a certain stall has been pulling crowds in with the scent of chocolate, cinnamon and something just a little bit magical. Sweet Yeli’s, the small-batch dessert company from local baker and entrepreneur Yelina Davis, has quickly become one of those spots people gravitate toward, […]

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Prep Kitchen Bids Farewell After Eight Years of Feeding Creativity

The Bend commissary that helped launch over 275 local food ventures leaves a lasting imprint on the local culinary community
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For eight years, Prep–A Chefs’ Kitchen on NE Revere Avenue in Bend, has been more than a set of ovens and countertops. It has been a lively hive of energy and ideas, a testing ground for food ventures that would go on to feed Central Oregon in food trucks, farmers markets, cafes and grocery store […]

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Standout Summertime Cookbooks

From cabins to buses to backyard patios, these cookbooks celebrate seasonal flavors and carefree days
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Summer is a strange time for cooking. On one hand, the season gives you the juiciest peaches, the brightest tomatoes and sweet corn that is practically candy. On the other hand, who really wants to be stuck inside fussing over a complicated recipe while the sun is shining and the lake is calling? The good […]

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Pho 88 Brings Vietnamese Comfort Food to the Old Mill

New restaurant offers classics like pho, banh mi and vermicelli bowls in a cozy, familiar space
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A new addition to Bend’s Old Mill District is serving up steaming bowls of pho, crunchy banh mi sandwiches and plenty of crispy fried appetizers, all with a welcoming, family-friendly vibe. Pho 88, located in the former Mill Works Pub space, is the newest venture from Alice Nguyen, a seasoned restaurateur who previously managed Mio Sushi […]

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Your Cooler Called — It Wants Real Food: Easy Camping Provisions for Happy Campers

Fresh eats, no freeze-dried regrets
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Let’s talk about the real reason anyone tolerates sleeping in a nylon bag on the ground — the food. Not granola bars and foil pouches of mystery mush. We’re talking honest-to-goodness meals you actually want to eat. Just because you’re heading into the woods doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to beef jerky and […]

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Burgers, Wings and Wine Deals

Here’s where to cheers on the cheap
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Happy Hour is more than just a marketing trick. It’s a time-honored tradition that dates back more than 100 years in this country, with roots tangled up in the sneaky pre-dinner rituals of the Prohibition era. Back when alcohol was banned, people would gather for “happy hours” at speakeasies to get their drink on before […]

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Chill Out with Mint Juleps and Boozy Bourbon Slushies

Two refreshing cocktails perfect for patios, parties and lazy afternoons
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There’s something about a cold drink in a frosty glass that makes warm weather feel a little more magical. Whether you’re lounging on a shaded porch, firing up the grill or packing a cooler for the lake, the right cocktail can set the mood. Bourbon lovers, rejoice: these two, easy-to-make drinks bring bold flavor, plenty […]

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A Bright, Beautiful Fusion of Japanese Technique and Peruvian Soul

Kusshi brings bold Nikkei flavor and date-night vibes to Bend’s westside
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On Bend’s ever-growing culinary map, Kusshi has landed with confidence, elegance and a style all its own. Once a popular pop-up with a strong local following, Kusshi is now a dynamic new brick & mortar restaurant delivering fresh and refined Nikkei cuisine, the inspired fusion of Japanese and Peruvian culinary traditions. At the helm are […]

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