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Eating Chinese on Christmas

Two recipes inspired by the traditions of non-Christian Americans
Ari Levaux

The Jewish American tradition of eating Chinese food at Christmas is rooted in pragmatism and loneliness. In the mid-1900s, America’s two largest non-Christian immigrant populations shared the experience of watching the world grind to a standstill each December. Their friends and neighbors vanished into their extended families, leaving behind empty cities where everything was closed—except […]

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Gift and You Shall Receive

Give to local food drives, toy drives and more for a chance to redeem some sweet holiday treats
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

Thu., Dec. 19 – NPT Benefit The Commons Join three of Central Oregon’s hottest musical artists for an evening of song, benefitting the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance. Bend locals Jess Ryan and Eric Leadbetter will be joined by Portland’s Patrick Connell. Live music from 7-9pm.  Thu., Dec. 19 – Ugly Sweater Christmas Bingo […]

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A Beer League of Their Own

Bevel Brewing turns craft beer into a sport
Nancy Patterson

There’s an athlete in all of us—some more than others. For those with an affinity for drinking and appreciating craft beer, Bevel Craft Brewing has recently launched the Bevel Beer League, located at its 9th Street Village taphouse, which will run year-round. The membership fee of $150 covers you through Oct. 31, 2020. Perks include […]

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COCC ‘Chopped’ Winners Showcased at Anthony’s Seafood

The winning three-course dinner served Friday through Sunday
Nancy Patterson

The Cascade Culinary Institute at Central Oregon Community College and Anthony’s at the Old Mill District came together to host their first “Chopped” competition Nov. 6. Ten culinary students formed three teams, competing for the winning title of “Chopped” champion. The contest, inspired by Food Network’s “Chopped” series, featured three secret ingredients showcased across three food […]

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Cuckoo for Cocoa Nog

Your trip to holiday chocolate bliss—and a case for doing it fair-trade
Ari Levaux

When the weather turns cold, we turn to hot cocoa. Like the vanishing sun, that steaming cup is a source of warmth, energy and all-around power, from sled hill to windowsill. Mix hot cocoa with coffee for more working power, with booze for more playing power and with eggnog for more holiday power. With the […]

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A Cup Bridges Civilians and Veterans

Elephant-friendly global tea blends, from a Sunriver native
Lisa Sipe

Sharing tea with Iraqis and Afghans was the highlight of Michael Montgomery’s 10-year military career. “Afghan time goes slower,” Montgomery explains. “If you met an elder it would start with tea and take hours. You would talk about a lot of stuff before you got to business.” This process was about finding common ground, and […]

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Fermented Hot Sauce, Made #inBend

If Caribbean hot sauce and hot wing sauces got married and had a baby, this would be what it tastes like.
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Probiotic drinks and supplements are all the rage these days—and now, two Bendites are bringing hot sauce into the fold. Drayson Helberg and Bud Torcom are the creators of Habit Hot Sauce, which is beginning to hit shelves around Bend. The hot sauce is made in small batches and is fermented instead of cooked—meaning the […]

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Avid Cider Launches Apple-Based Seltzer

Branching out to a new product, using the same core ingredient featured in its ciders.
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Avid Cider Company is branching out to a new product, using the same core ingredient featured in its ciders. Avid lauched Seven Peaks Hard Seltzer this fall, featuring alcohol derived from Northwest apples. The resulting flavor is a bit more apple-y than other seltzers you might have tried. Flavors include Raspberry Cosmo, Mandarin Greyhound and […]

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Farm-to-Table Thanksgiving

Local farmers weigh in on the importance of eating consciously, locally
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

Every Thanksgiving, Americans consume roughly 46 million turkeys—the vast majority being factory farm-raised, spending the entirety of their short lives crammed into sheds with thousands of other turkeys. They’re force-fed a strict diet of antibiotics including tetracycline, streptomycin and ampicillin, making them more likely to carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Their beaks and toes are snipped so […]

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Must Love Beer (and Kids)

Boss Rambler and Megaphone Coffee join the moms’ club
Nancy Patterson

Social mamas everywhere, rejoice! There’s a new weekly gathering spot for playdates, and it’s not at a park. Boss Rambler Beer Club recently debuted its new kid-friendly event, Moms and Groms. Every Wednesday from 3-6 pm, moms, kids, toddlers and babies flock to the Galveston Street taphouse for playtime and mingling. Parents receive $1 off […]

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