The long history of food preservation makes food dehydration a very well-researched and accessible method of food preparation and preservation.
Exploration & Adventure
Food & Drink
DIY Dehydrating—How to Dry Your Own Foods
3 tasty muffins perfect for fall
Dig into an early morning muffin baking session and make the whole household happy.
A ‘Pretend Fancy’ Cocktail at San Simón in Bend
As fall approaches, stop by for a belly-warming mix of bourbon and ginger with the Executive Lounge cocktail.
Outdoor Life
Two Fall Hikes with Central Oregon Mountain Views
Fall provides an excellent opportunity to access two higher elevation hikes in the Central Cascades west of McKenzie Pass.
The Thrills of Downhill Biking in Bend and Central Oregon
Finding ways to alter one’s state of consciousness is human nature. For some, the gravity-assisted sport of downhill mountain biking does just that.
A Weekend on the McKenzie River and at Tokatee Golf Club
The intoxicating combination of the McKenzie River and the Willamette National Forest is extraordinarily otherworldly.
Home
Trending Design with Bend’s Kirsti Wolfe Designs
With more time at home over the past eighteen months, Central Oregon homeowners are looking at their environments with fresh eyes.
Tips for planting a colorful fall garden in Central Oregon
The dramatic and vibrant colors of trees, shrubs and flowers brighten our neighborhoods and cities in the fall season.
DIY Dehydrating—How to Dry Your Own Foods
The long history of food preservation makes food dehydration a very well-researched and accessible method of food preparation and preservation.
Business
An Inside Look at 4 Bend Beauty and Skincare Businesses
Sometimes when there’s a product we wish existed, but can’t find, we settle for less. But what if it’s for something as personal as your skin?
Why Bend is a Dream Town for Adventurous Entrepreneurs
Though by no means as affluent as larger markets such as Portland, Seattle or the Bay Area, there is money in Bend for those with a good idea and the willingness to work for it.
Q&A with Tom Beans of downtown Bend’s Dudley’s Books
Bend Magazine sat down with Tom Beans to talk the rewards and challenges of owning a bookstore, and the future of print.
