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A new kind of local love is taking root on Bend’s east side. Bend Roots Mercantile, a fresh new co-op-style market founded by local entrepreneur Merrideth Lindsey, is set for a soft opening in mid-October with full daily hours launching in November. The space will feature a curated selection of local foods, artisan goods and […]

Back in June, I wrote a short article about foraging for morels in Central Oregon, detailing how you can follow the snow line and find these tasty wild treats in areas burned by last year’s wildfires. Morels are a sign of renewal and a gift from the Earth to show her love to her human […]

Wander into The Barn in Sisters on a cool autumn evening and the scene feels a little like a small town block party with better food. Families sprawl out near the playground at the outdoor tables, kids dart around with a slice of pizza in one hand and a juice box in the other, and […]

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, […]

At a time when you can find any recipe online, there are many who still value a cookbook with each recipe an inspirational treasure. Both Bend and Redmond have active cookbook clubs that meet twice a month. Jill Drum started the Bend Cookbook Club in 2021 as a way to build community while enjoying a […]

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 […]

Pho Viet & Café on 3rd Street in Bend has re-opened following a complete renovation. The distinct yellow walls are now painted white with seafoam trim, the floor is a black and white tile, the laminated menus are now encased in wood, historic photos of the original family in Vietnam hang on the wall, the […]

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 […]