As the late holiday season approaches at Central Oregon Community College, the anticipation of cherished traditions and celebrations begins to fill the air. Amongst the flurry of exams and year-end activities, students and staff alike look forward to indulging in their favorite festive foods, drinks, and treats.
To capture the spirit of this season, we reached out to members of the COCC community to share their beloved holiday indulgences. Below is a delightful assortment of their culinary favorites, each one a testament to the warmth and joy that holiday gatherings bring.
- Billy McClain (Daytime Custodian; Evening shift with Sodexo)
Favorite holiday food: Candied Yams, Green beans with ham hocks and bacon, smoked ham; Carnished Hens and broccoli. Dr. Pepper and Grape Kool Aid - Hope Guyton (Associates in Art and Design; Cashier and Catering for Sodexo)
Favorite holiday food: Steamed broccoli, yorkshire pudding and cranberry and strawberry lemonade. - Daniel Bonnett (Associates in Meteorology; Aspiring Commercials Airplane Pilot at Leading Edge Aviation Program)
Favorite holiday food: Mashed Potatoes and Pumpkin Pie - Atlas Baker (Catering Assistant for Sodexo)
Favorite holiday food: Candy cane Brownies - Naleena Srivastava (Associates in Business Management)
Favorite holiday food: Christmas Crack - Jonathon Ryan Bruce (Transfer Degree in Psychology)
Favorite holiday food: Stuffing and bread - Vernon Jackson Smith (Computer Information Science; student technology assistant at help desk)
Favorite holiday food: Sweet Potato Casserole - Misael Itinojosa (Computer Information Science; student technology assistant at help desk)
Favorite holiday food: Carnea Asada and 1940 Don Julio - Rebecca Ramos (Assistant Professor in the Mathematics department)
Favorite holiday food: Pumpkin Pie - Matthew Sloss (Math Tutor)
Favorite holiday food: Peanut butter cookies with a chocolate kiss in the middle - Becky Plassman (Math Tutor)
Favorite holiday food: Pumpkin Pie - Amelia Smutz (Associates in Business Administration)
Favorite holiday food: Dinner Rolls - Ryann Paulsen (Associates of General Studies)
Favorite holiday food: Macaroni and cheese - Michael Balzotti (Professional Pilot Fixed Wing)
Favorite holiday food: Homemade Cranberry Sauce - “Goggles” (Associates of Engineering in Applied Science)
Favorite holiday food: Hot Cranberry Cider - Pete Foley (Unmanned Aerial Systems; Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program)
Favorite holiday food: Stuffing - Cindy Lee (Administration Assistant)
Favorite holiday food: Green Bean Casserole, Sweet potatoes and Pumpkin Pie - Steve Cronin (Part-Time Instructor)
Favorite holiday food: Hot Apple Cider, Pumpkin Pie and Stuffing - Kyleigh Winchester (Enrollment Technical Specialist)
Favorite holiday food: Mashed Potatoes and Twice Baked Potatoes - Lisa Chitwood (Enrollment and Welcome Associate)
Favorite holiday food: Homemade Cranberry Relish and Ham - Cat Gardener (Administrative Assistant for Campus Services)
Favorite holiday food: Cakes and Pies - Aidan Crosson (Exploratory Degree)
Favorite holiday food: Turkey and Pumpkin Pie - Joe Sampson (Fitness Attendant)
Favorite holiday food: Turkey and Ham with mashed potatoes - Isabella Osborne (Elementary Education)
Favorite holiday food: Stuffing and Sweet Potatoes - Gladys Alf Rippee (Transfer Degree in Wildlife Biology)
Favorite holiday food: Jello with mandarins - Joanna Fiest (Sales Associate at the Coats Market)
Favorite holiday food: Homemade Cranberry Sauce and stuffing - Devon Smith (Pre-Medicine)
Favorite holiday food: Rassmul (Indian Cuisine) - Lawson Schelske (Exploratory Degree)
Favorite holiday food: Stuffing and Ham with cherries and pineapples - Morgan Mattox (Fire Science)
Favorite holiday food: Mash Potatoes and Gravy - Gene Soto (Executive Chef with Sodexo)
Favorite holiday food: Dressings and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy - Hannah Oliver (Lead Library Assistant)
Favorite holiday food: Green Bean Casserole and Bread Rolls - Jamie Rougeux (Director of Disability Services)
Favorite holiday food: Sweet Potatoes and Green Bean Casserole - Miranda Brooks (Assistant Director of Disability Services)
Favorite holiday food: Charcuterie Board (fun ones with sugar) - Jackie Kuzio-Williford (Tutoring and Testing)
Favorite holiday food: Sausage Stuffing (made by friend) and Gravy (made by husband) and Cheesecake - Trish Kroker (Math Tutor)
Favorite holiday food: “It’s not Thanksgiving without Green Bean Casserole” - Miah Flores (Nursing Degree)
Favorite holiday food: Green Bean Casserole - Ryan Crouter (Bookstore Floor Lead)
Favorite holiday food: Macaroni and cheese, Mash n’ Gravy, and Cranberry Jello - Andrea Comer (Bookstore Staff and Student taking an art class)
Favorite holiday food: Macaroni and cheese and Turkey - Sye Kutcha (Automotive Master Tech)
Favorite holiday food: Pepper Jelly and cream cheese with toasted wheat thins - Milo Ruddell (Automotive Master Tech)
Favorite holiday food: Smashed Potatoes and Pecan Pie - Seth Johnson (Adult Basics Skills Director)
Favorite holiday food: Pecan Pie with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream - Macy Lawrence (Part-Time Business Instructor)
Favorite holiday food: Stuffing and Gravy with Turkey - Kelly Chong (Associates in Business Administration)
Favorite holiday food: Special Hot Chocolate - Kevin Riveria (Associates in Business Administration)
Favorite holiday food: Tamales - Kinley Blusteffen (Associates in Business Administration)
Favorite holiday food: Pies and Apple Cider - Raymond Salinas [Computer Information Science; ASCOCC (student government)]
Favorite holiday food: Green Chicken Enchiladas - Betsy Green (Exploratory Degree)
Favorite holiday food: Sparkling Apple Cider - Lizzie Mullins (Transfer Degree in Psychology, specifically music therapy)
Favorite holiday food: Eggnog and Snickerdoodle cookies - Toni Hernandez (Transfer Degree in Psychology)
Favorite holiday food: Tamales, Enchiladas, Stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and Agua frescas specifically Tamarindo
