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COVID-19 … the world of restaurants in Denver has changed. An order banning public gatherings of 50 people or more. That order takes effect immediately and also remains in effect through May 11 2020. Impacting jobs as most of the crew are hourly workers. What […]
Mama’s Restaurant – or the restaurant that she was the sous chef is the Garden Pavilion. From the journal of my Mama whilst she was at the Garden Pavilion, there is everything from specials, to recipes, to interesting ideas that are one of a kind.
“We love Roasted Veggies” showed up in my email inbox from Food & Cooking today. Bringing out the sugars was hinted – by the statement Caramelized beauties” *(MS). Gram used to say if it smoking it is cooking. I think she is aligned with the concept of adding a Bit of Char *(GF) as flavor – in her Germans approach to cooking. Roasting is one of the basics that does not have to be on a sheet pan and a “hack” approach to cooking method. Take the next step. Don’t forget – add salt and season. add more flavor with a high quality, olive oil.
Just saying.
If we take a step back in time, we reach Grandma Jo’s Elbelskivers. Ebelskivers are miniature pancakes, made with a simple batter. It is best served with 4 different types of festive syrups – as Grandma Jo’s tradition has it! The pan in which these […]
Stuben’s Denver has weekly evening specials that are definitely worth working your way through the week. The Service is spot on. Not hovering ,.. but always there. This evening hoppy local cider and the special… Rating stuben’s experience with food on the plate, decor and […]
Thanksgiving appetizers included Deviled Eggs..( Fav eggs not for breakfast). Want to have this go crazy! Add cooked mushroom and onion to the egg mix. NOT FAV. It is good to know what i don’t like. I had to have 2 just to make sure.
Not a FAv.
How does sugar, orange juice, white vinegar, apple and fresh cranberries become a chunky sauce that is served with Turkey?
Coolness of winter brings forth winter breakfasts. One of my favs is Warm Steel cut oatmeal with cinnamon and apple. Some call this porridge, some still call it oatmeal. I call it sticking to by bones to keep me warm and full for the morning. […]
What is your favorite egg dish for and perhaps not just for breakfast? One of my favs has become fresh soft poached egg with Chef Hugo Sauce. There is a little fresh thyme as garnish – as we all can use more time.
What to do with the pumpkins after Halloween? I have read marvelous and easy “roast the seed recipes”. full of spice. What I suggest is to buy a second pumpkin – not to carve, but to roast the pumpkin for chowder. I start with splitting […]