With the scent of herbs and spices lingering in the air, I felt better the minute I stepped into Fettle Botanic Supply & Counsel. It smells wonderful. I was thinking just that when another patron walked in and said, “it smells so good in here.” The focus is on Western herbalism and the healing power […]
Lisa Sipe
Food Writer | The Source Weekly
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Locals contribute to “The Cash and Carter Family Cookbook”
Local photographer Tambi Lane and food writer, editor and stylist, Donna Britt, collaborated on the recipe testing, editing and photography for the newly released, “The Cash and Carter Family Cookbook” by John Carter Cash. The cookbook contains stories and recipes from the family’s dinner table. Additionally, the book includes Cash table recipes and stories from […]
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Eberhard’s launches organic milk
Due to consumer demand, Eberhard’s Dairy Products has launched a line of organic milk including 2 percent reduced fat, vitamin D milk and nonfat skim milk. The USDA-certified organic line of milks is sourced from Poland Dairy in Madras. You can find the new Eberhard’s Organic line at local stores. Eberhard’s Dairy Products eberhardsdairy.com
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Active Culture takes over French Market Location
Active Culture Natural Foods Cafe & Yogurt opened over the weekend where French Market used to be. This is the third location for the family-owned business, the first in Oregon. The cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves healthy vegetarian and vegan options. Many items are gluten and soy free. This counter […]
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Mecca Grade Farm to Table Dinner
Mecca Grade Estate Malt, which produces single-source malt for brewers, is hosting a farm to table dinner at the historical Luelling Homestead Barn in Madras. The dinner starts with a cocktail made from bourbon distilled with Mecca Grade Estate Malt, as well as hors d’oeuvres. Chef James Fink of Wild Oregon Foods will prepare a […]
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Wasted! A Movie
Did you know that almost 26 percent of Deschutes County’s Knott Landfill is made up of wasted food? “Wasted! The Story of Food Waste” is a movie aimed at changing the way we buy, cook, recycle and eat food, exposing the criminality of food waste and how it directly contributes to climate change. Chefs including […]
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Poke Tailored to Your Taste Buds
5 Fusion opens a sister restaurant focused on the popular raw fish dish
Poke, a Hawaiian raw fish dish, has been gaining popularity in recent years and shows no sign of stopping. You can find it everywhere from the supermarket to trendy restaurants. Poke Row, the newest restaurant in Northwest Crossing, is completely poke-focused in a fast, casual setting. Co-owner Justin Chu said he decided to open Poke […]
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First Ladies of Liquor
Women, whiskey hunters and how to get out of your liquor rut
There was a time when all the liquor stores in Bend were owned by men. That was a year and a half ago. It changed when Allison Cogen purchased the Bend South Liquor Store from Robin Holmberg. Cogen had known Holmberg for years because she co-owned a store next to his, Postal Connections. She met […]
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Stomp Those Grapes!
Grape stomping was historically used to crush grapes and release their juices to begin fermentation. Today it’s used in celebration, or as a competitive activity. As in other years, Maragas Winery invites you to attend its annual grape stomp. Participants receive a commemorative glass of their San Francisco Chronicle medal-winning 2016 Tootsie dessert wine and […]
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Blissful Spoon’s Gluten-Free Goodies
Have food allergies or follow a special diet? The Blissful Spoon has gluten-free, vegan and paleo treats just for you. “We started Blissful Spoon out of a love of cooking good food,” said owner Miki Bekkari. “When we moved to Bend from Australia this year we wanted to start something new that appealed to both […]
