Food

Tacos El Machin: Foodie Friday

Last week we ate Mexican food at Tacos El Machin in Bend, Oregon. We were pleasantly surprised by the flavor…

2 weeks ago

Burger and fries in Bend: Foodie Friday

There are a lot of places to buy a burger and fries in Bend, Oregon. Today, I'll feature burgers from…

1 month ago

Andina in Portland: Foodie Friday

When I spoke with a couple acquaintances in Bend about restaurants to try in Portland, Oregon, both mentioned Andina immediately.…

2 months ago

JIA Asian Street Kitchen: Foodie Friday

JIA Asian Street Kitchen is tucked away in the corner of a mall in southwestern Bend, Oregon. They serve a…

2 months ago

Bosa restaurant: Foodie Friday

Bosa is an Italian and French restaurant on Bend's westside. The food is served in courses and is meant to…

3 months ago

without color: LAPC

without color contrasting strands of baskets play a major role and lesser-known vessels of silver shine in black and white…

3 months ago

Seating at Hawkeye & Huckleberry: Pull Up a Seat

This seating at Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge in Bend, Oregon has a modern cowboy kind of vibe. There's a lot…

4 months ago

2025 Favorite Photos: LAPC

Today, I'm sharing some of my 2025 favorite photos I posted on my blog. I've divided them into four categories:…

4 months ago

Yokocho Izakaya restaurant: Foodie Friday

Yokocho Izakaya restaurant serves what it calls "Japanese & Asian comfort food." It opened earlier this year in northeast Bend,…

4 months ago

Photo effects at Yokocho Izakaya: 1 to 3 Challenge

When I visited a newer restaurant in Bend recently, it was a feast for the eyes. In this post, I…

5 months ago

Café Yumm!: Foodie Friday

Café Yumm! is one of those restaurants where I always order the same thing. I LOVE their Original Yumm! Bowl.…

6 months ago

Juniper Cookhouse: Foodie Friday

The Juniper Cookhouse, in Burns, Oregon, is well-known for its barbecued food. The first picture shows a Large Plate with…

7 months ago

Oblivion Pour House: Foodie Friday

Last week, we visited Oblivion Pour House in Bend, Oregon. I ordered the Smoked Baby Back Ribs. It included a…

7 months ago

Delicious tuna fish sandwich: FF & TTC

I recently had this delicious tuna fish sandwich from the Bread and Bunny food truck in Bend, Oregon. This food…

8 months ago

Bar Rio in B & W: Monochrome Monday

I took these two pictures of Bar Rio in B & W during a recent visit. This restaurant is in…

9 months ago

Abe Capanna’s Neighborhood Pizzeria: Foodie Fridays

On Thursday, we ate at Abe Capanna’s Neighborhood Pizzeria. They opened in Bend, Oregon on Friday, July 18th. You can…

9 months ago

A visit to San Simón: Foodie Friday

Last week, we visited San Simón, in downtown Bend. This restaurant is known for its unique cocktails. They have a…

10 months ago

Bend Branches birthday

Ten years ago today, I published my first post on this blog. I am celebrating Bend Branches birthday with a…

10 months ago

Brickhouse restaurant: Foodie Friday & OWS

Last weekend, we had an excellent meal at the Brickhouse in downtown Bend, Oregon. I started with the Beet Salad.…

11 months ago

Red Beard Barbecue: Foodie Friday

Red Beard Barbecue is a great place to order barbecue in Bend, Oregon. Their food truck is located at the…

11 months ago

Bend Foodie Crawl 2025

After taking a few years off, we participated in the Bend Foodie Crawl 2025 in downtown Bend, Oregon on April…

12 months ago

Fat Tony’s Pizzeria: Foodie Friday

If you type "pizza" into a website like Yelp, you'll come up with pages and pages of restaurants and food…

1 year ago

Salute restaurant: Foodie Friday

In early March, we visited Salute restaurant in downtown Bend, Oregon. This restaurant serves "contemporary Italian cuisine." This Endive Salad…

1 year ago

Xalisco Latin Cuisine: Foodie Friday

I recently had dinner at Xalisco Latin Cuisine in Redmond, Oregon. I've eaten here before and it's a place I…

1 year ago

The Dominican: Foodie Friday

Yesterday, we thought we would try out a new food cart pod, Dogwood at the Pine Shed, on the east…

1 year ago

Asparagus drawing & photo: FFA & FF

While participating in the Inktober challenge last fall, I created this simple asparagus drawing with pen and ink. The drawing…

1 year ago

The Blacksmith restaurant: Foodie Friday & TTC

We had a burger dish and a pasta dish recently at The Blacksmith restaurant in Bend. We made sure to…

1 year ago

2024 favorite photos: LAPC & SS

Today I'm sharing some of my 2024 favorite photos. I divided them into four categories: Critters, Cuisine, Cultural attractions, and…

1 year ago

Beer rainbow: Wordless Wednesday

Beer rainbow at Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

1 year ago

Fresh fruit pastry: Foodie Friday

If you're looking for a special sweet treat while in Bend, Oregon, consider getting this fresh fruit pastry. You can…

1 year ago

Delicious fish at Brigham Fish Market: Foodie Friday & FOWC

If you're looking for some delicious fish while traveling in the Columbia River Gorge, check out the Brigham Fish Market…

2 years ago

Pesto Margherita pizza: Foodie Friday

Today I'm sharing a photograph of the Pesto Margherita pizza from Rush's Squares in Bend, Oregon. This pizza includes pesto,…

2 years ago

Tasty treat at East Lake: Friday Foodies

If you're looking for a special dessert in Central Oregon, try this tasty treat at East Lake Resort. While staying…

2 years ago

Yoli Korean restaurant 5-course meal: FF

We've visited Yoli Korean restaurant in downtown Bend, Oregon before, but had never ordered the 5-course meal. We recently tried…

2 years ago

Gulf Shrimp Po Boy: Foodie Friday

Last weekend, while attending the Bend Summer Festival, I had this Gulf shrimp po boy sandwich. This is a great…

2 years ago

Fish taco extraordinaire: Wordless Wednesday

Fish taco extraordinaire from 10 Barrel Brewing, Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

2 years ago

Hook & Plow in Bend: Monochrome Monday

Hook & Plow is a farm-to-table restaurant that recently opened in Bend, Oregon. The seafood, meats, and produce served here…

2 years ago

Chomp Chomp in Bend: Dining Out

We try to support local businesses by dining out at least once week. We recently visited Chomp Chomp in downtown…

2 years ago

Smoked Salmon Benedict: Wordless Wednesday

Smoked Salmon Benedict from The Lemon Tree, Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

3 years ago

Reflecting on my lunch: Wordless Wednesday

Mirror image of salad Wordless Wednesday

5 years ago