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2022 Most Popular recipes data analytics – there is an AI story in there… someplace.

2022 Most Popular recipes data analytics – there is an AI story in there… someplace.

From NY Times – “Most popular recipes of 2022” the title captured my interest. Surprised and delighted that NY is tracking. Not sure. It continues as Sometimes the chaos of life calls for an all day cooking project. Examples are given ( and I like […]

“Were Open”

“Were Open”

Denver Post Life & Culture Dec 28, 2022 writes Denver Food Scene “Were Open”. Nearly three years after the pandemic began, it finally feels like Denver’s restaurant scene is starting to get back to its grove. My goodness. From where I sit, we definitely have […]

herbs de Provence

herbs de Provence

while actual herbs that make up the blend, usually it is a combination of lavender, rosemary, savory, and thyme: basil, bay leaf, fennel, marjoram, oregano, sage and sometimes not. the full power of herbs – beyond the dried herbs is bringing forward a warm summer day in the palisades.

any combination will work when used to flavor poultry and grilled meat.

Dining Out @

Dining Out @

Dining out we sampled the fares at Chicken and Beer as Estes Park eatery. the decor is the first indication that this is a fun eatery. the 1909 carriage house on the grounds of the Stanley Hotel is remodeled and comfortable … as is their […]

Easy Dinner

Easy Dinner

Thought for today is inspired by the New York Times Recipe ‘ Easy Dinner’. October 19 2022 DenverPost Life&Culture continued with chicken being the star of easy dinner. What is meant is easy dinner at home and not easy – out. Good and healthy Quick […]

Thankful

Thankful

This month of November is a month to reflect. I often am thankful for the gifts given and received. today we bought our turkey. My email is full of the “best recipes”. Simple recipes are best.

Lingers. a treat

Lingers. a treat

A restaurant visited last night (Halloween 2022) Lingers is a treat that surprised and delighted. (a bit of back ground) Lingers is housed in a former mortuary in the Highland Neighborhood. the celebrity at the restaurant last night was HarleyQuinn and Maleficent. We wished to […]

Artisan Baking

Artisan Baking

Life & Culture Denver post 2022-10-26 feature article is Sourdough. a thing that makes me think … Hmmm. the article starts with a sub heading Hops and Pie overhalls pizza menu, highlighting the way chefs are thinking about crusts… Hmm Hops & Pie Artisan Pizzeria. […]

Stuffed Shells.

Stuffed Shells.

Week Night Dishes from DenverPost Life & Culture 2022-10-26 had a crave for stuffed pasta shell. It was from ‘Five Recipes that you will crave’ our of NY Times and written by Emily Weinstein

‘Week night dishes’. Assemble stuffed shells earlier in the day and bake when you are ready. My goodness. This pasta dish was tough during service. Prep daily and with the ricotta filling – they went into the steamer and were often forgotten. Not one of the recipes that I crave as I still have service scars.