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Hoppin’ Johns is a traditional Southern dish that Mama puts together on New Years Day. It is steeped in tradition. The black eye peas look forward, rice and pork symbolizing luck and prosperity for the coming year. additionally – the peas represent coins, rice prosperity. […]
Intriguing is the one word that describes the Reynard Social at 16th and Market. We visited the hidden treasure on the 6th floor of the Thompson Hotel Denver. During days leading to the holidays, this hidden gem was the perfect way to get into a festive mood, without being bombarded by obnoxiously blaring holiday music and gaudy decor. From the disco-ball snowman that greeted us at the entrance to the dim-lit dining/cocktail area, the atmosphere at Reynard Social was delightful, despite the frightful weather outside.
Feta fries, a mocktail which truly “ascended” our criteria, and a lovely meat and cheese platter made our party elated and satisfied. The Reynard Social’s house mocktail, called the Ascend, was honestly the best I’ve tasted. A complex mixture of cinnamon, pineapple, and a few other secret ingredients, left the taste buds curious and awakened.
Travel in October to Washington DC the weather was mild and I enjoyed the the fall foliage. Explored the usual the National Mall, explored the Lincoln Monument and Library of Congress. A favorite find – i explored while in DC was the farmers market. I […]
Home made breakfast. “what are your favorite cooked eggs?” plentiful and thankful (morning of Thanksgiving) eggs. Eggie Bread – of toads in the hole -with sizzling grilled tomatoes, eggs, sausage and baked beans is a great way to start the Tday … and what I […]
A recipe from the garden. I like the idea of radish butter. if i can i will substitute radish sprouts for red radish.
The Burre Blanch remains the same.
The saying is attributed to baseball pitcher Preacher Roe, After being taken out of a game in the second inning, Roe commented that, “Sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes the bear eats you.” Traveling – there are good days and bad. Sometimes, on a […]
Thought for today is inspired by the New York Times Recipe ‘ Easy Dinner’. October 19 2022 DenverPost Life&Culture continued with chicken being the star of easy dinner. What is meant is easy dinner at home and not easy – out. Good and healthy Quick […]
This month of November is a month to reflect. I often am thankful for the gifts given and received. today we bought our turkey. My email is full of the “best recipes”. Simple recipes are best.
From the Garden NoteBook comes this classic.