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Bend's Kefi restaurant is up for sale as restaurant owner focuses on family
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (500+ words) Published 9: 30 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Nick Stanitsas started working in his father's restaurant at the age of 13. After that, it only felt natural to continue working in the hospitality industry, earn a degree from Central Oregon Community College's Cascade Culinary Institute…...
Cast iron and coal: La Pine's Dutch Oven Contest keeps pioneer traditions alive
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (865+ words) Published 6: 30 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 While many Central Oregonians are firing up modern grills this summer, Deschutes County Commissioner Tony De Bone is turning back the clock " planning weekends around cast-iron Dutch ovens, charcoal briquettes and recipes rooted in frontier history....
Five brunches for celebrating mom on Mother's Day
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (242+ words) Published 11: 00 am Wednesday, May 6, 2026 By HANNAH KANCLER/For The Bulletin Mother's Day, that celebration for the lovely people who brought us into the world, is just around the corner. On a nice spring day, what better way to celebrate than…...
Farmers markets set to open season in Bend, Redmond
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (257+ words) Published 9: 19 am Monday, April 27, 2026 Farmers markets are beginning to open up their tents this week in Central Oregon, with both Bend and Redmond launching their seasonal gatherings focused on fresh food and community connection. The Bend Farmers Market returns to…...
Cocina Flores is a brand new delicious Mexican food truck located outside of Cascade Indoor
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (139+ words) Published 11: 00 am Wednesday, April 22, 2026 By HANNAH KANCLER/For The Bulletin Cocina Flores is a delicious, brand-new Mexican food truck located outside of Cascade Indoor Sports. It made its debut just in the beginning of April, and I, for one, am…...
For a quick dinnertime meal, try these Instagram recipes that actually work
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (542+ words) Published 10: 30 am Wednesday, March 4, 2026 By LANEY MCDONALD/For The Bulletin If you've spent any time on social media, you may have stumbled across a two-minute food recipe and thought "That looks easy." When scrolling, dinner ideas seem frequent, two-hour recipes…...
Bend columnist rebukes National Oreo Cookie Day, anyone who shames nappers
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (579+ words) Published 12: 30 pm Wednesday, March 4, 2026 I occasionally glance at the National Day Calendar, a repository of information on themed days and months, those occasions being when I am thinking about what I should write about in this space for the week....
Have you tried these exotic delicacies in Central Oregon?
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (946+ words) Published 9: 30 am Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Alligator, guinea pig and grasshopper aren't commonly found in American kitchens. But in other countries, these are considered delicacies. For those with an adventurous palate, diving into these unusual ingredients can open up a window into…...