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Take Comfort in Pumpkin this season

Take Comfort in Pumpkin this season

“Fall” Tis the season. Hunters moon / Harvest Moon and Blue moon this month. ‘Tis the rising of the Great Pumpkin . Starting the Holiday Season with social distance still enforced is the season of solace. Still, Denver Post says there is comfort in Pumpkin. […]

Why some restaurants aren’t closed, but they are not open, either

Why some restaurants aren’t closed, but they are not open, either

Denver post article of November 4th 2020 has written “Why some restaurants aren’t closed, but they are not open, either” . With COVID cases on the rise, and restaurants that accommodate indoor seating only and serves family -style meals, some restaurants have decided to board […]

Keep Cooking

Keep Cooking

Denver post has written an obituary for cooking schools October 28th 2020. The Head Stone says “Keep Cooking” as the Covid Policy now reduces gatherings to 25 people. another 2020 culinary casualty – “Smaller in-person sessions, online classes, date-night kits and options for kids”. with empathy Requiescat in pace.

Social Distancing and Dining

Social Distancing and Dining

Social distancing is literally dining in a bubble at My Brothers Bar. The burgers are top of the line. Ambience, Food on the plate, hospitality and presentation 5 out of 5. Life & Culture Denver Post Article August 12,2020 states in the Coronavirus Survival in […]

Freeze in September

Freeze in September

SNOW! Just days after Labor day ~ You know what the killing frost does for local Summer produce. Yikes cover those tomatoes!

Ready, or not?… Summers last Hurrah

Ready, or not?… Summers last Hurrah

All over again, summer is ending and the last hurrah for 2020 summer is upon us. Covid Weeks of summer are game changers. The impact to our industry is devastating and changed the industry.

Hope keeps us looking forward. It is summers last Hurrah.

Social Isolation ~ Cooking Projects. Day 65 == Porcupine MeatBalls

Social Isolation ~ Cooking Projects. Day 65 == Porcupine MeatBalls

Day 65 of social isolation had a twist. Zoom Call while cooking. Food Netwok sent Porcupine Meatballs as the recipe of the day. The Recipe opened up childhood flood gate of comfort home food. the recipe was forwarded to my siblings and share with brother […]

Social Isolation ~ Cooking Projects. Day 68

Social Isolation ~ Cooking Projects. Day 68

Cooking project today is Taco Tuesday. Frozen chicken breast into Fajita Style Tacos. Shredded red cabbage slaw with cilantro and green onion and white vinegar dressing is the complement to the tacos. Cook with what you have be well

Social Isolation ~ Cooking Projects. Day 71 == find takeout

Social Isolation ~ Cooking Projects. Day 71 == find takeout

Social Isolation Day 71 Cooking project today is find take out. G&B is open and serving. Order door side, quick, hospitable and efficient. Battered Cod, Malt vinegar, chips. perfectly executed.

Be well.

Social Isolation ~ Cooking Projects. Day 55 == Mac-n Cheese.

Social Isolation ~ Cooking Projects. Day 55 == Mac-n Cheese.

Day 56 of Social Isolation is a large batch of mornay , shell pasta for comforting Mac-N-Cheese . cooking what we have. Be well.