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New Shake Shack location opens in RiNo. The Denver Post’s Dylan Owens states in Life and Culture (2018.03.22) “ushering Denver into what some would consider a new area of burger-hood.” Hmm. according to one shake representative they moved 200 burgers in the first hour. First hand experience is […]
Food associated to a holiday is an intriguing culinary thread. The month of March, I have read or seen several “Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Soda Bread”. Celebrate with Soda Bread is a bit of a stretch for I don’t have an connection to […]
mid day break – a good cup of coffee. More specifically a good cappuccino. the criteria for a good cappuccino is a warmed ceramic cup, double shot espresso, floating frothy milk – not to dry and the simple swirling finish. the traveling criteria is the same. Hospitality, on […]
Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer caught my eye with an article in the Thanksgiving Edition. “Pumpkin Pie is the flag ship Thanksgiving dessert”. “Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Pie, were sticking to what is now tried and true: a tender, hand crafted crust filled with silky, sweet, spiced […]
Gourmet Garden…many thoughts and many culinary threads. Farm to table seems to be a current conversation. One that I will leave on the shelf… for the time being. A culinary thread from Netflix’s “chefs table” Jeong Kwan states “I let the plants in my garden grow […]
Post Thanksgiving leftovers are wonderful. Flavors have the chance to further develop and transform. A favorite of mine is brussels sprout bubble and squeak, bread stuffing re-heated using the waffle iron and turkey fricassee. Mashed potatoes are combined with the brussels sprouts and pressed into […]
Culinary threads I often find the most interesting are ones that are found while not looking for them. These threads tie together thoughts that for me – return unexpectedly. This mornings foodie movie thread is from a scene in the “Runaway Bride” with Julia Roberts. […]
