It was just a basic chocolate cake at first but I added the coffee then raspberries over the years to enhance the flavor. Many people have said it is the best chocolate cake they have ever had.
Exploration & Adventure
Food & Drink
Joyce Carpenter’s Raspberry Mocha Cake
Taking Stock in Ramen
Miyagi Ramen raises the bar for trending, savory noodles and more.
Trick Plate: An Unorthodox Take On Traditional Pub-Fare
Gameday grub that transcends the standard pub playbook.
Outdoor Life
Out to Pasture: A Swing Through Eastern Oregon’s Back-to-Basics Golf Scene
Much has changed since the game of golf’s formative days, when shepherds in Scotland would pass long hours by knocking a pebble with a stick at a target, counting strokes along the way.
Just for Kicks: Five Shoes Born to Get You Out on the Local Trails
Trail running is becoming more popular as runners avoid the hard pounding of the city pavement and opt, instead, for the dirt and gravel trails that provide a more intimate experience with nature while also bringing a bit of variety to the everyday run.
On The Fly At Southern Oregon’s Lonesome Duck Ranch
Trophy trout are just part of the appeal at Southern Oregon’s Lonesome Duck ranch.
Home
Joyce Carpenter’s Raspberry Mocha Cake
It was just a basic chocolate cake at first but I added the coffee then raspberries over the years to enhance the flavor. Many people have said it is the best chocolate cake they have ever had.
Living Walls: A Green and Growing Trend for the Home
Offering a fresh take on the use of plants in decor, living walls provide the kind of striking feature that make a home or business stand out.
Kondo Me! A Personal Take on the Art of Decluttering
Kondo has made a successful profession out of helping people like me. Her name has turned into a verb—it was time for me to “Kondo” my home.
Business
Innovation and Ideas
Today Bend boasts a thriving economy that has diversified beyond construction and tourism. It has landed a four-year university and is becoming a hub of technology and outdoor-related businesses.
Jim Schell is 83 and still building a better Bend
At age 83, serial entrepreneur is still building a better Bend.
Aquaglide Drops Anchor in Bend
Aquaglide produces water sport gear and has plans for growing its business.
