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 […]
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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Best Food Cart and Best Vegan
Toasty
“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 […]
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Best Italian
Nome Italiano
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 […]
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Best New Restaurant
Rancher Butcher Chef
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 […]
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Best Seafood
Sebastian’s Seafood & Specialty Market
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 […]
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Two Flavorful Ways To Cook Rice
Take your pick between Mexican or coconut rice for tonight’s easy dinner
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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Come as a Stranger, Leave as a Friend
South Side Pub celebrates 25 years as a hometown bar and grill
The poet Robert Burns nailed it when he lamented in his poem, “To a Mouse,” back in 1785, about, “the best laid plans of mice and men” going awry. This week’s plan to write about a certain breakfast/lunch establishment in the area took an unfortunate turn so I was left scrambling for a last minute […]
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Thirsty?
Summertime drinks to satiate and hydrate
The summertime heat and sunshine can certainly make a person thirsty. If you’re feeling especially parched during these dogs days of summer, it might be time to find some shade and take a beverage break. Water is king of course, but every once in a while it’s nice to mix it up. Here’s a nice […]
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Cucumbers, Onions & Tomatoes
Summer’s trifecta triumphs with simplicity
Cucumbers, onions, tomatoes: summer’s trifecta. What you can do with these three vegetables is nothing short of astounding. Alone, in a simple salad, pickled or cooked with other ingredients, each of these veggies is a superstar of the season. They also play well together. I have recipes to prove it. The first recipe I’m sharing […]
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New Menus At Jackson’s Corner
Slight changes with the community in mind at one of Bend’s most popular places
It was July 2008 when Jackson’s Corner first opened in the old Delaware Grocery & Ice House location at the corner of Delaware and Broadway between downtown and the Box Factory in Bend. The original idea was to re-envision the historic market offering groceries, grab & go items and coffee. It wasn’t long before more […]
