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Passion is Key Ingredient in Culinary Careers

Local female chefs, loving what they do
Avatar photo Donna Britt

The most recent Data USA report shows 77.6% of chefs and head cooks are men—but it appears this traditionally male-dominated field is evolving. More than half the students at the Culinary Institute of America are now women. Central Oregon Community College’s Cascade Culinary Institute reports in the school year 2017-18, the program’s females made up […]

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Tween Baker Represents Bend

French macaron class leads local kid to Food Network show
Lisa Sipe

It may have blossomed when he was a baby sitting on the counter, watching his parents make his baby food—but whatever it is, Reggie Strom definitely has a passion for baking. By the time Strom was a toddler he was in the kitchen with his grandma. “I would help her bake pies, Christmas cookies,” said […]

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The Suttle Lodge’s Guest Chef Series Goes International

The lineup for 2020 includes eight renowned chefs hailing from far-flung locations
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

It’s already known for pulling in some top regional talent for its chef series, but this year, The Suttle Lodge and Boathouse is casting an even wider net. The lineup for 2020 includes eight renowned chefs hailing from far-flung locations such as New Orleans, Washington, D.C., and even Newfoundland, Canada. The series involves the chefs […]

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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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