Arts + Culture

Planning an Autumn Dinner Party?

Get to Know this Local Chef and Author and Find Inspiration in The Oregon Farm Table Cookbook Article by Julie E. Furnas Bend Lifestyle magazine speaks with Karista Bennett, local food writer, chef, and lover of all things Pacific Northwest Cuisine. She shares her journey from cook to teacher to writer and talks about what it’s like to eat and drink in Central Oregon. If you have plans for hosting an outdoor dinner party this fall, check out Bennett's cookbooks for recipes that are sure to...

September 2024

Arts + Culture

The Bend Foodie

A Journey of Discovery Leads to a Passion for Food Article by Lynette Confer When an adolescent dream of becoming a firefighter fueled Jon Jones’ career path, he pursued it wholeheartedly… until he discovered that this career path was not fulfilling as an adult. What followed is a truly inspiring journey to become a well-known and loved local food and beverage influencer, writer and founder of a local marketing firm. Together these roles created a newfound multi-faceted career reflecting...

September 2024

Life + Culture

Road Trip – Food for Your Soul

Metolius River Resort Offers a Tranquil Retreat Only a Short Drive from Bend Article by Lynette Confer | Photography by Sierra Confer If you’ve been dreaming of a place to unwind and unplug, a place that feeds your soul, you only need to step a bit off the beaten path to find a magical, tranquil retreat only 35 miles from Bend. Tucked back among the pines, along the Metolius River, sits the Metolius River Resort. Featuring eleven cabins built in the early 90’s, the Metolius River Resort in...

September 2024

Wellness

A Healthy Relationship with Food

Supporting Children and Families Coping with Eating Disorders Article by Sue Baldani While in high school, Katharine Jeffcoat was a cross-country runner and noticed how food affected her performance. “It started me thinking about nutrition and I never really thought I could make it a career until after I graduated from college,” she says. Jeffcoat went back to school in 1994 to obtain her second bachelor’s degree in nutrition, becoming a Licensed Dietitian (LD). She then completed a required...

September 2024