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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.
Why would anyone buy a cookbook when any recipe you could ever want is right at your fingertips, online, on your phone, so easy to get for free, any time? Well, the answer lies in the fact that those of us who are really into food and cooking typically love cookbooks – old ones, new […]
Seems like it’s been a good year for tomatoes in Central Oregon, and that’s not always the case as those of us who have lived here for many seasons can tell you. The tomatoes are weighing down the vines in the backyard garden box at my house and I’m seeing some stunning beauties at the […]
Funny how so many of the recipes I share end up stemming from, or triggering, a childhood memory. This one is no exception. Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my maternal grandmother. She was a child of the Great Depression which translated into a solid “waste not, want not” philosophy in her […]
Kate Bhatia loves ice cream. “I’ve eaten a lot of ice cream!” she exclaims when I ask her how she learned to make the delectable sweet treat. She tells me how she and her husband/business partner, Amit Bhatia, seek out small, craft ice cream makers when they travel and how she started making ice cream […]
This week’s recipe isn’t really a strict recipe but rather a couple of suggestions on how to make good use of one of those mighty fine rotisserie chickens. Grocery stores and supermarkets have been carrying these tasty birds for years now and I’ve been a fan for a long time. The prices are usually quite […]
“Best Vegan” is a new category in Best of Central Oregon this year, and it’s no surprise that Toasty is taking home the top honors. The cart is honored in first place for Best Food Cart and Best Vegan, but also earned second place in the Best Vegetarian category. It all started with a random […]
Nome Italiano bills itself as “a red sauce joint,” and according to Justin Hyde, director of operations for SixTop Restaurant Group, the inspiration comes from those classic red sauce joints in New York, Chicago and other American cities. While paying homage to those original, authentic Italian restaurants, many started by Italian immigrants, the emphasis at […]
Rancher Butcher Chef, commonly known as RBC, defines itself as a modern steakhouse and butcher counter. What that means, according to co-owner Renee Gorham, is that the menu is more eclectic than your typical steakhouse. It also means a festive atmosphere with family-style service. That family-style service is intentional, with the idea that passing plates […]
Sebastian’s Seafood & Specialty Market opened at The Grove in Northwest Crossing in 2021 and in two short years has made a name for itself for being the local place for all things seafood. The specialty market features a full-service seafood and meat case, high-quality imported goods and specialty products and plenty of deli and […]
Mexican rice, sometimes called Spanish rice or red rice, is typically made with long grain white rice, tomato, onion, garlic and seasonings. It’s usually a side dish with chicken, tacos, fish or other meats or soups. It’s simple to prepare and features toasted rice, which is a great technique for preventing rice from being too […]
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