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Travelers Culinary Adventure – Denver’s Christkindl Market … Charming .

Travelers Culinary Adventure – Denver’s Christkindl Market … Charming .

Denver‘s Christkindl Market at Denver’s Civic Center park feels like stepping into a snow globe scene. Brought to life with the glowing Mile High Tree, wooden stalls and adorned with twinkling lights, beckons travelers with the promise of ornaments, aroma of perogies, bratwurst, sizzling salmon, […]

A tale of Two Cities: Two Burgers in Two Days.

A tale of Two Cities: Two Burgers in Two Days.

The Cherry Creek Cricket stands as an institution known for local flair and unpretentious charm, customizable menu. The Cricket is synonymous with comfort. Patrons gather around tables scattered with baskets of crispy fries, sandwiches, creating am atmosphere of Cheery Creek’s affluent yet laid back vibe. […]

Symbiotic Exchange: NADC Burger and the Culture of the Heart of Denver, Larimer Square.

Symbiotic Exchange: NADC Burger and the Culture of the Heart of Denver, Larimer Square.

In the heart of Denver’s historic Larimer Square , NADC Burger represents a fusion of tradition and modern creativity. What is a bold collaboration between Michelin Starred Chef Philip Frankland and Skateboarder Neen Williams with a flair of reinvention is a hotspot as vibrant as […]

Traveler’s Culinary Adventure – Breaking Bread with Colleagues

Traveler’s Culinary Adventure – Breaking Bread with Colleagues

Traveling for work has always been about more than the new job or seeing new places -it’s about connections over shared meals. One of those moments is breaking bread with friends. My colleague introduced me to a dish called Burek, a family dish made by […]

Traveler’s Culinary Adventure – Pizza Southern Style @ Derby City Pizza

Traveler’s Culinary Adventure – Pizza Southern Style @ Derby City Pizza

In the heart of Derby City, where southern hospitality meets bold culinary choices, I tried a pizza that changed my understanding of Pizza crusts and rewrote the crust rules. The dough is key. Home made dough needs to be forgiving and simple. It is the […]

Notes from the Garden. Scheme of Work: Orchestrating Kitchen Tasks

Notes from the Garden. Scheme of Work: Orchestrating Kitchen Tasks

Once the mise en place is complete, the next step is creating the scheme of work to ensure smooth and efficient work flow. Here is a structured approach: Prioritize Tasks Order of preparation: begin with tasks that take the longest [ie. Pomme Marquise piping and […]

Notes from the Garden, Mise en Place for sauce Béchamel

Notes from the Garden, Mise en Place for sauce Béchamel

The Kitchen is set. Startup is done and Mise en Place underway. Next on the list [while Pommes Marquise is getting golden brown] – is the Béchamel.

Notes from the Garden. Morning Startup of the Kitchen

Notes from the Garden. Morning Startup of the Kitchen

Lists bring clarity and focus, spark creativity and provide structure to thoughts. Startup kitchen list is a guide and inspiration for setting efficient and inviting cooking space. From the Kitchen File: The Morning Kitchen Startup List Light the Stove Collect Equipment 4 saucepans 2 wooden […]

A Quick Paella

A Quick Paella

A quick Paella with a surprise Ingredient Sometimes, culinary surprises come from the most unexpected places. Strolling through the grocery store, i spotted a package of yellow rice. It’s Bright, saffron -hued grains promised convenience, but i wasn’t expecting much beyond a quick side dish. […]

Traveler’s Culinary Adventure – Churchill Downs

Traveler’s Culinary Adventure – Churchill Downs

As I reminisce about the day at Churchill Downs, the images of grand Fascinators and the thundering hooves of the racehorses are vivid, but what lingers most is the memory of the meal that is extraordinary and timeless. amid the historic back drop f the […]