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Beef stew recipe for long winter days

Meah Mccraw | Published March 15, 2023

It looks like the groundhog saw his shadow this year, and we’re experiencing a bit of a longer winter. So if you’re looking for a comforting and hearty meal to make the most...

Six ways to spice up your instant ramen

Meah Mccraw | Published March 6, 2023

We all know that instant ramen noodles are a college staple, and while they are easy to make and taste good, the packages tend to be lacking in nutrition and flavor variety. To...

Hot cocoa or hot no-no?

Sayre Schaefer | Published December 9, 2022

Sleigh bells ring from around the corner, announcing the arrival of the Queen of Christmas Drinks: hot chocolate. Hot chocolate is a classic beverage and whether made using...

COCC students note dining improvements in Bend campus

Dominic Hooson | Published November 16, 2022

Five thousand dollars. That is the average price for a meal plan for students at Central Oregon Community College (COCC). Every student living in the campus residence hall must...

Bend-O Bento: a hidden gem

Marcela Irribarren | Published March 8, 2022

Marcela Irribarren/ The Broadside There are a plethora of restaurants in Bend and some are in areas you wouldn’t expect. Bend-O Bento Japanese Kitchen is hidden within the...

COCC hosts NeighborImpact’s mobile food pantry

Ellie Ocel | Published February 19, 2022

Ellie Ocel/The Broadside NeighborImpact’s mobile food pantry will be on COCC’s Bend campus on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Named the Fresh to You truck,...

Recipe: Easy Instant Pot cranberry sauce

Marcela Irribarren | Published November 23, 2021

Marcela Irribarren/The Broadside Thanksgiving is this week and I wanted to share a recipe that is very easy and only needs 6 simple ingredients. This recipe is one that I have...

ASCOCC provides free Thanksgiving meals for COCC students and staff in need

Miina McCown | Published November 16, 2021

Miina McCown/The Broadside Thanksgiving is coming up, but it might not be easy for every Central Oregon Community College student or staff member to provide themselves or their...

Kebaba: Affordable, exotic food close to campus

The Broadside Editor | Published September 20, 2013

Small in size but immeasurable in taste, Kebaba emphasizes modern Middle Eastern cuisine that enhances the Bend culinary scene. Kebaba has mastered finding the perfect balance...

Something to eat in the street

The Broadside Editor | Published May 15, 2013

Food-carts are a tradition on the east coast and they’ve just recently started to turn up in Central Oregon. This summer try some of the tastiest food on the street and to...

From tray to trash

The Broadside Editor | Published February 27, 2013

What happens to the food you put back on the conveyor? The food service at Central Oregon Community College is helping cut down on food waste by serving trayless meals, recycling...

Here’s the beef: Is Sodexo’s cafeteria burger better bigger?

The Broadside Editor | Published February 27, 2013

Sodexo is now serving a bigger burger. Central Oregon Community College’s cafeteria began serving larger burger patties on Feb. 11, according to Herb Baker, Food Services director. In...