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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.

What to cook this week?

What to cook this week?

This week is the third Sunday of the month. This is the day we cook with Aunties and Uncles – Via Zoom. Uncle Dan recommends “whatever casserole”. Meaning lets not sweat the small stuff . Lets cook with what we have and get together.

Garden Pavilion Lunch Menu ~ Sensational Salad Entrees

Garden Pavilion Lunch Menu ~ Sensational Salad Entrees

From Mama’s restaurant : “Sensational Salad Entree” Section. High Protein Salad ~ Fresh roasted Turkey and Monterey Jack on shredded Romaine with Mild Herbed Olive Dressing Lean Flank Steak Salad ‘ROLLEPOLSE’ ~ A Danish Beef Specialty with Horse Radish Sauce. Apple Star with Corn Salad […]

Garden Pavilion Lunch Menu ~ “Appetizers / Soups”

Garden Pavilion Lunch Menu ~ “Appetizers / Soups”

Appetizers / Soups Fresh Greens from Today’s Market – we recommend our Low Calorie Fresh Herb Dressing Sun Ripened Tomatoes – with chopped Shallots, Fresh Basil and Chives Japanese Cucumber Salad – Toasted Sesame Seeds, Rice Vinegar and Dill Garden Vegetable Caponata – Marinated Eggplant, […]

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 […]

Day 78 Quarantine: Sweet & Sour Mango Chutney

Day 78 Quarantine: Sweet & Sour Mango Chutney

Today, to go with our Hawaiian chicken brochettes, we made a Sweet & Sour Mango Chutney. Now, I love mangoes! Their tangy-ness, fibrous seed, and rich flesh make for a perfect fruit. Though, in this chutney, the mixture of onion, vinegar, mango, and sugar just […]

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 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 […]