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Eric Leadbetter’s son was born on April 1. From there he and his wife Briana were stuck quarantining at the hospital for the next five or so days due to COVID-19. The local musician was given a front row seat to see just how hard the staff at St. Charles was working and the conditions […]
Monday will be a quiet day at schools across Oregon—but one of schools’ most vital resources will continue to be available. On Thursday night, Gov. Kate Brown ordered all Oregon schools to close as of Monday, March 16, and to remain closed through March 31 due to concerns around COVID-19. That left many concerned about […]
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 […]
In winter, the days are dark and people tend to spend a lot more time inside. Even those Central Oregonians who extol the virtues of the outdoors for everything from spiritual to physical health tend to spend more time indoors than they do in the summertime. I mean, most people aren’t eating a lot of […]
This past decade has graced us with kombucha, avocado toast, probiotics and a plethora of plant-based proteins—but these are the exciting food trends we can look forward to in the year ahead. Peanut butter is old news. In fact, even plain old almond butter will no longer cut it. Oh, hello there, watermelon seed butter. […]
The Northeast end of Bend has more restaurants coming its way. Robal Road Village, home to Cracker Barrel, MOD Pizza and soon, Chick-fil-A, is adding yet another dining option. This time, it’s a fast-casual hub for fresh Mediterranean cuisine. Kefi Fast Fresh Mediterranean will feature fresh bowls made with organic and locally-sourced ingredients, whenever possible. […]
As a food journalist, it’s almost impossible to list the top-10 food and drink stories of the year. So, please, bear with me as I guide you through 10 of Central Oregon’s highlights across the food and drink scene. Miyagi Ramen: This small ramen hub made waves across Bend’s food scene when it opened up […]
‘Tis the season to shop and eat. But are the holidays a carte blanche for throwing eco-consciousness to the wind? Consuming in the name of celebrating comes at a cost to the environment: According to the Environmental Protection Agency, American household waste increases by more than 25% from Thanksgiving to Christmas, adding an additional 1 […]
In this week’s podcast: A look into native foodways and indigenous farmers and how to shop both local and online in Central Oregon!
Cooking is my love language. It brings me a deep sense of purpose and allows me to share recipes I’ve curated with people I cherish. Every year, my family and I brainstorm holiday menu ideas and assign side dishes to those who’ve proven their mirepoix-making skills—that is until five years ago. I became so irate […]
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