There is a certain kind of raw edge and hip vibe that is synonymous with food carts. Bangarang opened its mobile doors the first week of April, created by Dave and Amy Bodi, a husband and wife team joining talents to create a food cart that focuses on locally sourced high end dishes. “For us […]
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Art in the Neighborhood
There are some people who take the time to make sure days are better. Krayna Castelbaum is one of those people. A self-described poetry enthusiast and artist, this local instigator does her share to bring a bit of art to her neighborhood. She takes the time to print and post a poem every month, accessible […]
Pure Country
Leave it to Micah Peterson and his band, Second Son, to make me care about country music again. I was raised on horse and cattle ranches, force fed George Straight, Travis Tritt, Garth Brooks and Tim McGraw while pounding t-posts into the earth. Once I left the ranch and headed to college I discovered hip-hop […]
Paleo Eats Caveman Treats
Paleo Eats is the creation of Central Oregon multitasking mom-turned-entrepreneur, Debbie Fred. It’s said that necessity is the mother of all invention, and Fred was not exempt from that rule. Nutrition was always a priority to this mother of three, but when she became aware that her first two children had severe food-related allergies, the […]
Volcano Veggies Celebrates Grand Opening
A community supported aquaponics business, Volcano Veggies, that got it’s start back in April is finally ready for a grand opening at their indoor farm where they raise mercury-free fish & grow organic vegetables and fruit. Long hard winters in Central Oregon can make it difficult to find locally sourced product during the upcoming months, […]

