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Week Night Dishes

Week Night Dishes

Wednesday already. Thank goodness for during the Coronavirus Survival the demark of this mid week is the Denver Post October 14, 2020. This week’s tasty treat is “Crisp gnocchi, roasted squash and more. ” I had not gone into it “more” and stayed with the […]

Take it Easy

Take it Easy

Inspired from Denver Post’s Life & Culture of July 15th – five weeknight dishes during the summer heat. “my quarantine diet has shifted considerably in recent weeks: I now have more access to fresh greens, which has meant salads Galore.“ the five weeknight dishes are […]

Take Comfort in Pumpkin this season

Take Comfort in Pumpkin this season

“Fall” Tis the season. Hunters moon / Harvest Moon and Blue moon this month. ‘Tis the rising of the Great Pumpkin . Starting the Holiday Season with social distance still enforced is the season of solace.

Still, Denver Post says there is comfort in Pumpkin. Thank you for shot of comfort. The normality of pumpkin seeds being roasted, every coffee offered with pumpkin spice and carving jack-o’-lanterns is where we are going forward.

Why some restaurants aren’t closed, but they are not open, either

Why some restaurants aren’t closed, but they are not open, either

Denver post article of November 4th 2020 has written “Why some restaurants aren’t closed, but they are not open, either” . With COVID cases on the rise, and restaurants that accommodate indoor seating only and serves family -style meals, some restaurants have decided to board […]

Keep Cooking

Keep Cooking

Denver post has written an obituary for cooking schools October 28th 2020. The Head Stone says “Keep Cooking” as the Covid Policy now reduces gatherings to 25 people. another 2020 culinary casualty – “Smaller in-person sessions, online classes, date-night kits and options for kids”. with […]

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 that as of August 10th Denver had approved 313 temporary patio permits since Mid-May, and a spokes person for the city said he hadn’t found another city with such a large out door expansion system.” Denver has plans to extend the patio program through Oct.31

My Brothers Bar may have a chance to keep the bubble from bursting for patio dining past Halloween. Trick Or Treat?

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!

Refuge at the Market

Refuge at the Market

The week before Labor Day is turning out to be a quiet one. Another Social Distanced week that is consisting of smoky overhang from the mountain fires and the heat is still at record highs. My first week of social distanced high school is behind […]

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.