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Bend Brewing Company and Newport Avenue Market Collaborate to Release Not Your Usual IPA

Not Your Usual IPA

Portion of Proceeds Will Benefit Hunger Prevention Coalition of Central Oregon

Two iconic Central Oregon brands, Bend Brewing Company (BBC) and Newport Avenue Market, have teamed up to create a limited-release beer to benefit the Hunger Prevention Coalition of Central Oregon. Titled “Not Your Usual IPA,” the beer will be a limited-edition 16oz can release on March 19, exclusively available at Bend Brewing Company, Newport Avenue Market and Oliver Lemon’s in Terrebonne and Sisters.

Newport Avenue Market’s Beer and Wine Manager Robert McCarthy worked with BBC brewers to develop the recipe. “BBC has been a community meeting place for my family since we arrived in Bend. This beer is a true product of local collaboration and a dream come true,” says Robert.

Brewed with Comet, El Dorado, Azacca, and Amarillo hops, balanced by Munich and Caramalts, and weighing in at 6.5% ABV and 60 IBU, Not Your Usual IPA combines classic Northwest IPA hop flavor with modern “juicy” hops to create a beer that encapsulates the spirit of tradition and being on the cutting edge that Newport Avenue Market and Bend Brewing Company share.

“Robert and the entire Newport Avenue Market team have been huge supporters of BBC, so when the opportunity to come together on a new beer and support a great cause at the same time came about, it was a no-brainer,” says BBC Head Brewer Zach Beckwith. “We can’t wait to get this beer in front of people.”

This release marks the first collaboration between the two Bend-based companies, with $2 from every 4-pack sold donated to the Hunger Prevention Coalition.

“Not Your Usual IPA is our way of finding another fun and unique way to give back to our community,” said Lauren G.R. Johnson, CEO of employee-owned Newport Avenue Market, and Oliver Lemon’s. “It’s exciting to combine BBC’s 26 years and Newport Avenue Market’s 46 years of service to create a product that benefits local families.”

“Not Your Usual IPA” will be released on Friday, March 19, at BBC’s landmark location in downtown Bend, Newport Avenue Market, and Oliver Lemon’s in Terrebonne and Sisters.

About Bend Brewing Company
Founded in 1995 as Bend, Oregon’s second-oldest brewery, Bend Brewing Company has won numerous awards at national and international beer competitions for its Northwest-style ales and pioneering sour beers over the last 25+ years. Bend Brewing Company’s landmark downtown Bend brewpub features family-friendly casual dining with an expansive waterfront lawn known as Bend’s backyard. Learn more at www.bendbrewingco.com and follow us on Instagram @bendbrewingco.

About Newport Avenue Market
Since opening in 1976, Newport Avenue Market in Bend, Oregon, has been the No. 1 choice of Foodies in Central Oregon. A 100-percent employee-owned grocer, Newport offers shoppers both mainstream and hard-to-find food items as well as kitchenware and unusual gifts. A 21-time winner of “Best Grocery Store” in Central Oregon by The Source Weekly’s annual community poll, the market supports local producers, and offers an expansive selection of high-quality, in-demand food and beverage items, including 500 varieties of craft beer. For more details, go to www.newportavemarket.com.

About Hunger Prevention Coalition
The Hunger Prevention Coalition of Central Oregon, an official nonprofit 501(3)c, was formed in 2000 and includes citizen volunteers and representatives of several public and private groups involved in addressing hunger problems in Central Oregon. The mission of the Hunger Prevention Coalition is: To ensure support for nonprofit agencies proven to provide nutritious food for our neighbors in need within Central Oregon. www.hungerprc.org

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Food by Letter – F is for Fizzy Drink

F is for Fizzy Drink

F is for Fizzy Drink

Let’s face it: bubbles are in! People in the United States are drinking a lot more soda water, and there’s no sign that the craze is fizzing out. In fact, within the past four years this category has grown 54% with no signs of slowing down. Soda water, also known as seltzer, club soda, and sparkling water, are all basically the same thing: pure, mineral-free carbonated water.

So, where did the fizz begin? Back in the day, no one knew how to make artificially carbonated water like we do today. Their only option was to drink naturally carbonated water, which flowed from certain parts of the earth, in places we call mineral springs. Not all of this water came out of the earth carbonated, but the ones that did produce bubbly water started to become a destination for health-minded travelers. These areas quickly became known as spa towns, and were sought out by people looking to experience the medicinal effects of bathing in and drinking mineral water. It wasn’t until Joseph Priestley discovered the process of forcing carbon dioxide into water in the late 1700s that we officially entered the age of carbonated beverages. Priestley wrote of the "peculiar satisfaction" he found in drinking the carbonated water, and we have to agree!

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Whether flavored or not, soda water just feels good to drink. It’s guilt free, sugar-free, and calorie-free, plus you get a little bubbly sensation in your mouth with every gulp...what’s not to love? Sip it straight from the can or add it to your next cocktail for the perfect fizz. See our recipe below for one of our most refreshing favorites: a Salty Dog Fizz.

This simple grapefruit cocktail recipe takes the classic salty dog to a new level by mixing the tried and true cocktail ingredients with a splash of club soda for added fizz.

Ingredients
Coarse salt (for rimming)
3 ounces vodka
1 ounce St. Germain elderflower liqueur
5 ounces grapefruit juice
Sparkling water
Grapefruit slices, for garnish

Instructions
1. Rim glasses with salt and fill with ice.
2. Combine vodka, St. Germain, and grapefruit juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until chilled.
3. Strain into prepared glasses and top with seltzer.
4. Garnish with a grapefruit slice.

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Food by Letter – E is for Egg

E is for Egg - Food by Letter

E is for Egg

"An egg is always an adventure; the next one may be different."
Oscar Wilde

The egg: a baking must-have, breakfast staple, favorite of Dr. Seuss, and topic of some time-honored philosophical questions about which came first. Eggs are among the most popular sources of protein in America, in fact, the average American eats 19 pounds of eggs per year, according to the USDA.

What are the benefits of eating eggs every day? For starters, you can easily up your daily protein count. Packed with amino acids, antioxidants, and healthy fats, eggs also improve your overall health. Oh, and don't skip the yolk! Egg yolks contain the fat-fighting nutrient called choline, so opting for whole eggs can actually help you slim down.

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Call us old fashioned, but we absolutely adore a good boiled egg. Take a look at our ultimate guide to boiling your egg to perfection.

Step 1: Place eggs in the bottom of a saucepan. Be sure not to crowd the eggs in the pan. They should fit comfortably.

Step 2: Fill the pan with cold water, 1 inch above the eggs.

Step 3: Bring the water to a rapid boil on the stovetop over high heat.

Step 4: Once the water comes to a boil, cover the pan with a lid and remove the pan from the heat. Do not lift the lid. Set a timer for the type of boiled egg you want (see below).

Step 5: Fill a large bowl with ice and water.

Step 6: When the eggs reach the desired cooking time, use tongs to remove the eggs from the hot water and immerse gently into the prepared ice water to cool, about 10 minutes.

Step 7: Gently tap the eggs against a hard surface and peel away the shell. Rinse the egg under cold water to remove any bits of shell and pat dry.

Here’s our minute-by-minute guide to get them just the way you want them!

4 minutes = runny yolk
5 minutes = yolk is almost set
6 minutes = soft boiled, jammy yolk
8 minutes = medium boiled
10 minutes = classic, hard boiled
11 minutes = slightly overcooked

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Oliver Lemon’s Honors Front-Line Heroes

Celebrates Supermarket Employee Day - February 22, 2021

On February 22nd we are joining supermarkets and food manufacturers nationwide in celebrating the first-ever Supermarket Employee Day. FMI—The Food Industry Association, has proclaimed this new holiday to recognize employees at every level for the work they do feeding families and enriching lives.

With more than 40,000 individual stores that sell food and grocery items in the U.S. alone, supermarkets are the backbones of our communities. Millions of supermarket employees come to work daily to keep shelves stocked and to provide communities with essential services that help them survive and thrive.

Despite supply chain disruptions or work-force reductions, supermarket employees have demonstrated trojan efforts to keep communities going. Supermarket employees have personified compassion and courage when communities have most needed to be encouraged.

We invite all Central Oregonians to stop in one of our stores on February 22 to congratulate and thank local supermarket heroes. Better yet, honor your favorite heroes on your social media and use the hashtags, #SupermarketEmployeeDay and #SupermarketHeroes.

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Food by Letter – D is for Dairy

D is for Dairy

Dairy

June might be national dairy month but we’re celebrating now! Why? Because milk, yogurt, cream, and cheese are just the BEST!

Milk, yogurt, and cheese are sometimes called nature's nearly perfect food, providing a healthy amount of calcium and other essential nutrients. Helping to build healthy bones and muscle isn’t the only way dairy can help you stay healthy, some of those other nutrients support metabolism, vision, circulation, and glowing skin. This liquid powerhouse was first collected from animals over 10,000 years ago and is now consumed by more than six billion people worldwide.

Milk contains nine essential nutrients including calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, and protein. Helping to build healthy bones and muscle isn’t the only way drinking milk can help you stay healthy. The other vitamins in milk benefit the body in other ways:
Vitamin A: Helps maintain vision, healthy skin and a healthy immune system
Vitamin B12: Builds red blood cells and helps maintain the central nervous system
Riboflavin: Helps convert food into energy
Niacin: Helps with the normal function of many enzymes in the body
Potassium: Helps maintain healthy blood pressure

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Homemade Butter - No Churn Required

The first cow arrived in America in Jamestown in 1611. Until the 1850’s nearly every family had its own cow. We might not be able to get our fresh cream from Bessie in the backyard, but we’re taking inspiration from yesteryear with this easy throwback recipe for making your own butter at home...churn not required.

What you need
1 mason jar
Heavy cream
Salt

How to Make It
Step 1: Fill your jar up half way with heavy cream and seal it with the lid and screw-ring.
Step 2: Begin shaking the jar from top to bottom for about 6-8 minutes. First it will get quiet, then it will begin to thump and slosh.
Step 3: Shake again for 30 seconds to 1 minute more. You will be able to see your butter, along with some buttermilk too.
Step 4: Open the jar and sprinkle in salt to taste. Seal the jar again and shake another 30 seconds to mix in the salt.
Step 5: Scoop butter out onto a plate and you're ready to enjoy!
Step 6: (optional) Form the butter into a ball. Massage and compress it with your hands under cold running water.

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Food for February. You donate. We match.

Newport Avenue Market and Oliver Lemon’s Shoppers Raise
$75,015.67 to Alleviate Hunger

Newport Avenue Market and Oliver Lemon’s customers and colleagues have proudly raised $75,015.67 to help alleviate hunger in Central Oregon. The money raised, as a result of the markets’ Food for February fundraiser, will be used to purchase groceries at cost for Family Kitchen of Bend, Sisters Kiwanis Foodbank, and Meals on Wheels of Central Oregon.

Newport Avenue Market and Oliver Lemon’s shoppers generously donated throughout the month of December, and the 100% employee-owned markets matched the funds for a combined total of $75,015.67. This program was designed to make the most of donation dollars, with Newport Avenue Market and Oliver Lemon’s working closely with their wholesalers to purchase thousands of pounds of food, including fresh produce and meat, from the shopping lists of Family Kitchen, Kiwanis Foodbank, and Meals on Wheels of Central Oregon.

It is not commonly known that February is one of the hardest hitting months for hungry families in Central Oregon. Money is tight after the holidays, donations dwindle, and food pantries are depleted. Since 2011, Food for February has raised over $345,000 for hungry families in Central Oregon, including $159,000 in matching funds from Newport Avenue Market and Oliver Lemon’s. “We are humbled by the generosity of our customers, and absolutely could not do what we do without them. Thank you for making sure our neighbors have nutritious meals, especially during such difficult times.” said Lauren G.R. Johnson, CEO of Rudy’s Markets Inc.

"I remember how I felt the first time the Newport Ave. Market folks told us that Family Kitchen was going to be the recipient of their Food for February program. I cried. And at the time, I truly thought it was simply food for just February! Boy, was I wrong! To have a local, employee-owned market involve not only their staff, but also their shoppers in this effort to bring quality ingredients to our diner population - it's just beautiful. Every year I get that same feeling all over again. It's such a fantastic picture of an entire community in action for the benefit of all," says Donna Burklo, Program Director, Family Kitchen

“We are proud to have Oliver Lemon’s of Terrebonne as a community partner. The Food for February fundraiser will help hundreds of our senior neighbors receive fresh and nutritious meals. We want to thank everyone over at Oliver Lemon’s for being a friend to older adults in the Redmond area,” says Brice Mercer, Operations Manager, Redmond Senior Center

About Rudy’s Market Inc. Since opening its flagship grocery store in 1976, Rudy’s Markets have been the No. 1 choice of foodies in Central Oregon. Today, Rudy’s Markets Inc. operates three locally founded, 100% employee-owned specialty grocery stores in Central Oregon: Newport Avenue Market in Bend, and Oliver Lemon’s in Sisters and Terrebonne. Rudy’s Markets offers shoppers both mainstream and hard-to-find food items as well as kitchenware and unusual gifts. Its stores support local producers, and offer an expansive selection of high-quality, in-demand food and beverage items, including over 600 varieties of craft beer. For more details, go to www.newportavemarket.com www.oliverlemons.com

About Family Kitchen Guided by the belief that nobody should be hungry, the Family Kitchen has been providing meals to anyone in need since 1986. Family Kitchen serves three dinners and four lunches each week, averaging 4,500 meals per month served by over 250 volunteers. Our diners are treated with respect and are asked nothing but to leave with a full stomach. Family Kitchen operates as a separate entity sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church (EIN 93-0427371). For more information, please visit www.familykitchen.org.

About Sisters Kiwanis Foodbank In its three-decade history, Sisters Kiwanis has been involved in the development and support of many community organizations, including Scouts, Campfire, Little League, organized soccer, Habitat for Humanity, and Sisters Organization for Activities and Recreation to name just a few. In addition, Kiwanis volunteers maintain and staff the community food bank, which provides emergency food boxes for less fortunate citizens in the area. Food Bank Open Thursdays, 9am-2pm 328 W. Main Street, Sisters, OR 97759. For more information, please visit www.sisterskiwanis.org/food-bank/

About Redmond Oregon Senior Center Meals on Wheels of Central Oregon is a community-based program of the Redmond Senior Center. It provides adults, 60 years or older, either home-bound or having difficulty shopping/cooking, a nutritious meal, a friendly visit, and a quick safety check. According to the last census, over 23% of the Redmond, Terrebonne and Crooked River Ranch population is 50 or older. By 2025, the number of seniors is expected to double. With rising food costs and the lack of public transit, many older citizens are finding it harder to access nutritious meals. Redmond Senior Center’s vision is that no senior will go hungry or become overwhelmed with social isolation. Staff and volunteers are working to help our senior neighbors survive and thrive during these challenging times by providing fresh and healthy meals along with a warm friendly smile. For more information, please visit www.redmondseniors.org

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Chocolate Avocado Cake

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Chocolate Avocado Cake

(adapted from a recipe by Katrin Nürnberger)
Sugar free, gluten free and dairy free!
Prep Time 20 minutes • Cook Time 35 minutes • Servings 12

Ingredients
For the Cake
2 cups almond flour or ground almonds
1-1/2 avocado (3/4 cup mashed)
3 eggs, medium
1/2 cup coconut cream
1/2 cup almond milk, unsweetened
1/3 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
1/3 cup powdered erythritol, use 1/2 cup if you like a sweeter cake (use coconut sugar for Paleo)
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Frosting
1 avocado (1/2 cup mashed)
2 oz unsweetened chocolate or dark chocolate, 85% cocoa solids minimum
1/2 cup powdered erythritol
3-4 tbsp almond milk
1 tbsp cocoa powder


Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Chop or mash your avocado and blend it in a food processor with the eggs, almond milk, coconut cream, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Blend for a few minutes until smooth and there are no green lumps left. If necessary, scrape down the sides with a spatula in between blending cycles.
3. Now add the almond flour, baking powder, and sweetener and blend until well-combined.
4. Line an 8-inch pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
5. Fill in the batter and bake for about 30-35 minutes until the top is firm.
6. While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave (30 second bursts).
7. Blend the avocado, sweetener, cocoa powder, and almond milk in a food processor until smooth.
8. Add the melted chocolate and blend until well-combined.
9. Spread over the completely cooled cake and serve.


Notes
Make sure you choose ripe and soft avocados and blend until the mixture is smooth. You do not want any green lumps in your cake!