I scooped the golden pancake with a tiny camp spatula and placed it on a plastic plate. After being up for most of the night supporting my husband, Jim, who was doing a 24-hour mountain bike race, I was starving. The night dipped into the 30s, and I had huddled around our outdoor heater to keep […]
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New Look for Holm Made Toffee
Next time you shop for Holm Made Toffee their new colorful boxes may stand out more on store shelves. “The new packaging is a huge step for us and a long time coming,” said co-owner Randi Holm. “As we grow I believe it is a better representation of our product and our company. It keeps […]
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Sayonara, Shibumis
After a year in Bend, Shibumis Okonomiyaki Yakisoba food truck is leaving. On Facebook the owner said, “From Monkless to Spoken Moto we have been so fortunate to meet such amazing people. Thank you for all those who took a chance and tried something new. We hope you enjoyed our authentic Osaka style Okonomiyaki.” If […]
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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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Medicine, Spice and Everything Nice
Fettle explores the healing power of food
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 […]
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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 […]
