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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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Culinary Daytrip: Madras

Enjoying pastries, picnicking, whiskey sipping and fresh farm foods
Avatar photo Donna Britt

Foodies can delight in a host of Central Oregon culinary excursions—and the Madras area is no exception. Check out these recommendations for breakfast, lunch, dinner and the hours in between. Breakfast in Madras Our daytrip to Madras begins at Eagle Bakery, at the corner of 3rd Street and the Old Culver Highway, owned and operated […]

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Will Ride for Food or Drink

Epicurean Oregon Bike Rides
Lisa Sipe

If you’ve ever spent a day in the saddle on any kind of bike—road, mountain or otherwise— you know the level of hunger that builds as the miles pile up. There’s a point where you start thinking about what you are going to eat, and those sticky thoughts don’t dissipate until that hunger is satisfied. […]

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From Rainshadow to River

It’s pretty uncommon to bring farm-to-table organic meals for a 21-day adventure on the Colorado River. Here’s how one local group achieved it
Avatar photo K.M. Collins

Whether on her farm, at market, or on the river, Sarahlee Lawrence, owner/operator/founder of Rainshadow Organics, is perpetually surrounded by an entourage of farm folk, or “farmily” as she coins it. In talking to the interns, apprentices and other Rainshadow contributors, it’s clear they’re committed to the new wave of modern farming—and Lawrence is leading […]

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Fall into the Fall Garden

Transitioning your garden from summer to fall
Danielle Meyers

Before you know it, fall will be upon us in Central Oregon once again: the season when the leaves start to change, the soil starts to freeze and the frosty mornings are forgotten by the beat of the midday sun. How do you transition your garden from the summer heat to the fluctuating fall temperatures? […]

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Less Than 30 Miles

A lens on Central Oregon farmers
Avatar photo Magdalena Bokowa

It’s no secret that growing veggies in Central Oregon can be, shall we say, challenging? Nightly 30 to 40-degree temperature drops, frost as late as July 4 and as early as Aug. 15, epic wind storms, blazing sunny days… it can be a daunting whirlwind. From the beginners to the 30-year vets, here’s a chance […]

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Farmer’s Diary: Soil, Seeds and Other Beginnings

What makes a successful garden? A local farmer explains two key ingredients
Sarahlee Lawrence

Welcome to the first installment of Farmer’s Diary, a locally-produced series from farmers in Central Oregon. Check out the column Saturdays here at BendSource.com, for tips and insider info about growing food in our unique region. What you should know about soil: Long before a seed can be planted, soil must be built. Let’s be […]

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Best Dessert

1st place | Bontà Gelato
M.W. Hill

Serving up hand-crafted, artisan gelato and sorbets that trump all other desserts, Bontà Gelato sources its ingredients from farms and companies like Rainshadow Organics, Miracle Acre Farm, Tumalo Lavender, Jem Nut Butter, Freddy Guys Hazelnuts, Thump Espresso and Eberhard’s. Much like they have done since their start in 2011 at NorthWest Crossing Farmers Market, the […]

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