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Labor Day Holiday Treat

Labor Day Holiday Treat

Morning Golf is the holiday treat for today. To beat the heat – a quick nine holes was in order. This is followed by Huevos Rancheros at the Kennedy golf course club house. The Pico de Gallo is freshly made with just enough jalapeno for […]

Palisade Peach Pancakes

Palisade Peach Pancakes

Friday we had breakfast for dinner. Pancakes are easy and quick to make. Prep time was about 5 minutes and they looked so good – so did not even make it to the plate. After blanching and pealing the peaches – it seemed to make […]

54th annual Palisades  Peach Festival 2022

54th annual Palisades Peach Festival 2022

The Colorado peach festival in Palisade Colorado is simply charming, filled from Main Street to Peach Blvd with what romantics might call “small town magic”. From August 11-13th, small businesses throughout Palisade welcome in tourists and friends, excited to celebrate the golden yellow and orange […]

NOTES FROM THE GARDEN ~ Apple Star with Corn Salad

NOTES FROM THE GARDEN ~ Apple Star with Corn Salad

Intrigue has me share this recipe from the gardens archive. The diverse European influence into recipes and local produce. Apple and Corn Salad. Hmm. It is corn season in Colorado…. and I am intrigued.

Taking Tea

Taking Tea

Speaking to my friends about Briderton and taking tea, i thought i should write about basics for a good cuppa. there are many ways – right or wrong.. Earl Gray, typhoon, English Breakfast (Oh My). MILK, SUGAR, ICED! (LETS TRY).

Note from the Garden ~ Sun-Ripened Tomato Salad

Note from the Garden ~ Sun-Ripened Tomato Salad

The Garden Pavilion. a look beyond the Avenue of the Stars of Century City past the stars of Hollywood to the stars of the kitchen. From the Garden Pavilion Archive and a recipe from Mama.

Tomato Salad

Tomato Salad

Glorious way to celebrate the Season from Saveur. It is still hot today. Tomatoes are abundant. Nothing like plucking a tomato from the vine and eating while warm and dusty. Yumm. This summer salad showcases sweet peak-season tomatoes, which play well with mint and olive […]

T+1

T+1

Costanzo told the Denver Post the Arvada Food hall offers platform for chefs to ‘Really Grow”. Concepts brought to Candelas parkway in Arvada 2022-07-20 Life and culture. ‘ goal is to use this as a restaurant incubator to take brands and test them in new […]