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Returning to the Cricket

Returning to the Cricket

During the holiday week we visited the Cheery Creek Holiday Market in the Fillmore Plaza. the festive holiday craft markets turned out to be an impromptu gathering place of friends – and spotting of a senator shopping. the vendor list is diverse from Uncle Tim’s […]

Getting Back to a Baking Ritual

Getting Back to a Baking Ritual

Life & Culture April 19 writes about Baking and the the Sweetness of the sourdough life – and continues with … “Getting back to a baking ritual pays off in flavor and adventure”. this evening watching NetFlix’s Chefs table Nancy is featured. it brought back […]

Dining Out @

Dining Out @

Dining out we sampled the fares at Chicken and Beer as Estes Park eatery. the decor is the first indication that this is a fun eatery. the 1909 carriage house on the grounds of the Stanley Hotel is remodeled and comfortable … as is their […]

Lingers. a treat

Lingers. a treat

A restaurant visited last night (Halloween 2022) Lingers is a treat that surprised and delighted. (a bit of back ground) Lingers is housed in a former mortuary in the Highland Neighborhood. the celebrity at the restaurant last night was HarleyQuinn and Maleficent. We wished to […]

Day 54 Quarantine: Spring Fling Cake (Copy CAT of the well known original from the recently closed Market)

Day 54 Quarantine: Spring Fling Cake (Copy CAT of the well known original from the recently closed Market)

Above is a picture of the spring fling cake we made. Lemon Meringue batter, a cream cheese frosting, fresh fruit, candied pansies from our garden, and a colorful base of rainbow sprinkles. In light of recent events, my school hosted a virtual bake-off, and this […]

Social Isolation ~ Cooking Projects. Day 57 == find takeout == ShakeShack

Social Isolation ~ Cooking Projects. Day 57 == find takeout == ShakeShack

Day 57 of Social Isolation lead us to find take out. Shake Shake has take out. Order on the app; burger no bun, no cheese w/ peppers and onion: 2 chick’n shack; blossom lemon aid and add a whipped cream shake . Perfectly executed. Perfect […]

All Denver restaurants and bars ordered to close indoor dining for 8 weeks

All Denver restaurants and bars ordered to close indoor dining for 8 weeks

COVID-19 … the world of restaurants in Denver has changed. An order banning public gatherings of 50 people or more. That order takes effect immediately and also remains in effect through May 11 2020. Impacting jobs as most of the crew are hourly workers. What […]

Restaurant review ~ Maggianos

Restaurant review ~ Maggianos

Maggianos is my go to for chicken piccata. good consistency and well flavored lemon caper butter sauce. Chicken is perfect golden brown. Service is a bitrushed – however hospitality is not forgotten. The back ground is Sanatra. Finish the evening with tiramisu, lemon cookies and […]

Slow Food Nation

Slow Food Nation

Slow Food Nation returns to Denver Colorado at Larimer Square this weekend 2019-07-20. Slow Food nation is a “global grass roots organization with its mission statement – to inspire individuals through food that is good, clean and fair for all”. What does this mean? Who […]

Restaurant Review ~ Acres Stems

Restaurant Review ~ Acres Stems

Acres was a small day trip to Lafayette Colorado for a special event. We are surprised and delighted by the hidden venue! Awesome back drop of the Colorado Rockies! Picture perfect day for a wedding. WOW an what ciders! A pallet tantalizer..for my self not […]