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Travelers Culinary adventure: Pickled Deviled Eggs elevated: Breckenridge Brewery

Travelers Culinary adventure: Pickled Deviled Eggs elevated: Breckenridge Brewery

I recently stopped by Breckenridge Brewery, and while the peach ale is excellent, it is the pickled deviled eggs that truly stole the show.. As someone who’s long admired the James Beard take on pickled eggs, I wasn’t expecting to be surprised – but these […]

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Breakfast with a view: City Park Tavern

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Breakfast with a view: City Park Tavern

Mornings in Denver still surprise and delight – especially when they begin at City Park Tavern. Tucked into one of the city’s most scenic corners, this spot isn’t just a restaurant – it is the front row seat to Denver’s Money Shot View. The Breakfast […]

Travelers Culinary Adventure: When in Denver- a return to Acreage and Stem Cider: Lamb Burger Worth Remembering.

Travelers Culinary Adventure: When in Denver- a return to Acreage and Stem Cider: Lamb Burger Worth Remembering.

Familiar streets outside Denver Colorado, holds fresh flavors. While off the culinary trail for a brief stop in the city, I returned to an establishment I’ve grown fond of: Acreage. Acreage – Stem Cider quietly delivers bold, confident dishes. just a small bit of advice, […]

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Seared Salmon worth the detour : Papillion’s Pine and Black Bistro

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Seared Salmon worth the detour : Papillion’s Pine and Black Bistro

From the road – where unexpected turns lead to flavor. While traveling, I came across a dish well prepared. At Pine & Black, a modern bistro tucked into the city’s edge, the standout is the seared sockeye salmon with miso ginger glaze – a dish […]

Bagels and Broadway: A New York Morning

Bagels and Broadway: A New York Morning

New York City – where even the morning air is seasoned with something electric. Here waiting for the box office to open, surrounded by that special kind of anticipation only Broadway can stir. But even before the box office opens and the curtain even rises, […]

Notes from the Garden. From Process to Perception: The Color of What We Eat

Notes from the Garden. From Process to Perception: The Color of What We Eat

Tucked in the notes of Chef G, Ii came across a pearl. Weaving a bit of reference into a culinary narrative it is four deceptively simple steps that reveal the back bone of milling wheat. A closer look, and they unfold into a philosophy of […]

Blue Boy, Pink Lady and the unexpected. A rich and curious travel moment – mix of art, beauty, controversy and delight.

Blue Boy, Pink Lady and the unexpected. A rich and curious travel moment – mix of art, beauty, controversy and delight.

Summer has a way of collecting moments – art we chase, gardens we wander, meals we did not expect. On a recent trip, we went in search of color, controversy, and some how ended the day with the best burger that had a side of […]

Travelers’ Culinary  Adventure: Ole’s Big Game Steakhouse.

Travelers’ Culinary Adventure: Ole’s Big Game Steakhouse.

Some places are more than just a meal, they’re a slice of the region and the culture itself. The small town of Paxton Nebraska wears it’s heart on it’s sleeve in the shape of Ole’s Big Game Steakhouse. On the travel route lined with corn […]

Back to the view: Breakfast at City Park Tavern

Back to the view: Breakfast at City Park Tavern

Some places just settle into rhythm with out asking. City park tavern is on of those for me. I’ve been before, and i’ll go again – because every time, it delivers what i expect: Good breakfast, great views, and kind service that make you feel […]

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Louisville, Nebraska; Casa del Sol Azteca

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Louisville, Nebraska; Casa del Sol Azteca

A thoughtful nod to tradition. Tucked in the heart of Louisville, casa Del Sol offers warm welcome and colorful plate. I stopped in and ordered the enchiladas – i dish i have come to judge with a cautious eye and hopeful palate. Flavor wise, they […]