Have you ever heard of Joel Salatin, the most famous farmer in the world? You probably have if you’ve read the Omnivore’s Dilemma or watched the documentary “Food Inc.;” He was featured in both. He’ll be speaking at Organic Earthly Delights this weekend to discuss his regenerative model of food production, a process that turns […]
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Little Bites: Learn to Brew Your Own Kombucha
Have you ever wondered how kombucha, that bubbly, fermented black or green tea drink, is made? You can learn how to brew at home from the experts at Humm Kombucha. Michelle Mitchell, Humm co-founder, has talked about how her first introduction to kombucha, made by her mother-in-law, tasted pretty awful. Mitchell took the time to […]
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Little Bites: Bend’s Paleo Eats Heads to Norway
P aleo Eats makes great-tasting Paleo energy bars in Bend, and they’ve hit it big this year. They landed on the exclusive top three list of Paleo bars on the market by Paleo Magazine and now the nutritious bars are headed overseas to Norway. All three Paleo Eats flavors—chai spice, coconut-cacoa and coffee bean—started selling […]
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Little Bites: Northwest-Inspired Delicatessen Coming to SE Bend this Fall
W ild Oregon Foods, a Northwest-inspired delicatessen, is set to open in the Bend Factory Stores shopping center this fall. The delicatessen aims to bring fresh, locally sourced products to some of our favorite traditional delicatessen dishes. Wild Oregon Foods will offer a small market for grab-and-go snacks, beer and wine, as well as counter […]
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Little Bites: New Seasonal Release from Crater Lake Spirits
Crater Lake Spirits embraced berry season by taking blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries from local Oregon farms and soaking them in vodka for a month. They bottled that sweet berry infusion to create Northwest Berry Vodka, their latest seasonal release. New this year was the addition of strawberries, so if you tasted it last year […]
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Little Bites: 73rd Annual Buckaroo Breakfast
Since 1944, Central Oregonians have enjoyed a scrumptious fire-cooked meal at the Buckaroo Breakfast on the Sunday morning of the Deschutes County Fair. Breakfast is served up with live music and includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, fresh made hash browns and pan bread. The experience is just as warm and friendly as it was in […]
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Little Bites: The Best Doggie Bakery
Locally made baked goods aren’t just for humans. The Best Doggie Bakery in Redmond bakes delicious, preservative-free, wholesome treats for your furry friend(s). They make cookies in flavors including apple coconut honey oat, bacon cheddar and pineapple coconut with goat milk yogurt. If those sound yummy enough for humans, you’re right—they’re human-tested but made with […]
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Little Bites: Tasting Notes
This Writer’s Picks for the Best Teas
This Writer’s Picks for the Best Teas Metolius Tea‘s Little Bear tea is great over ice this time of year. The lemongrass in the blend balances out a hint of spicy ginger, and the pear mildly sweetens the tea rather than tasting too strong or artificial. The Carrot Cake tea by Inspired Leaf Tea really […]
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Little Bites: Forget Google, Call a Master Food Preserver
Have you ever wondered if it’s safe to bring deviled eggs to a hot summer picnic? Or how long those fancy preserved lemons you made will last in the fridge? Of course you can do a Google search, but a master food preserver from Oregon State University Extension is just a phone call away. Plus, […]
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Little Bites: Pure Joy Kitchen Opens Plant-Based Cafe
Gluten-free, dairy-free, raw food enthusiasts: start your happy dance. Pure Joy Kitchen, a plant-based organic cafe, is now open on Colorado Avenue, in the previous location of Sarah’s Raw & Vegan cafe. The new spot serves up smoothies, desserts, medicinal elixirs, coffee, bowls and wraps for breakfast and lunch. Elaina Love, a culinary school owner […]