Gingered Carrot Soup with Creme Fraiche
Two days ago, it was 83 degrees here in Denver. I was enjoying a margarita on the patio of my favorite Mexican restaurant. Today it’s 32 degrees and snowing. I refuse to leave the house. So tonight I’m making one of my favorite soups for dinner – Gingered Carrot Soup with Creme Fraiche. It’s a great weeknight recipe because it’s so simple to make, and chances are you already have all of the ingredients on hand. You can easily substitute ...
Hip, Modern, Cool – Mountain Living Magazine Showcases the Best of Palm Springs
The hot topic among my friends right now is where to head for Spring Break. We’re talking an adult spring break with cocktails, lounge chairs and swimming pools. We also want a place where we can immerse ourselves in the hottest design trends and check out some fun, funky boutiques. Fortunately my friend Christine DeOrio of Mountain Living magazine (www.mountainliving.com) did all the research for us. Armed with her laptop and ample sunscreen, Christine jetted to Palm Springs, CA, to ...
Food Network is Looking for the Next Big Food Entrepreneur
Calling all aspiring foodie entrepreneurs! Here’s your chance to be on the next Food Network show! Share your story about your quest to open a brick-and-mortar food shop (i.e. – restaurant, bakery, sandwich shop) between now and Fall, 2012. Those selected will receive culinary and business coaching from Top Chef Bobby Flay. This is a great opportunity for those who are serious about pursuing their dream! Email your stories to foodtvshow.gmail.com.
Hosea Rosenberg Talks About Life After Bravo TV’s Top Chef
Hosea Rosenberg of Bravo TV’s Top Chef fame greets me warmly at the Bitter Bar, the “late night alter ego” of the Happy Noodle House in downtown Boulder (www.happynoodlehouse.com.) Even though World Champion Mixologist Mark Stoddard is behind the bar, Hosea and I opt for beer and wine. After all, it’s only 4:00 pm on a Monday afternoon and Hosea needs to plan the menu he will prepare for 600 people at the upcoming Coachella music festival. It’s been two ...
Vesta Dipping Grill Shares Its Passion for Unique Flavor Pairings in Beyond the Sauce
I discovered Vesta Dipping Grill soon after moving to Denver from San Francisco more than 10 years ago. Anticipating a wine and gossip-fueled dinner with my girlfriends, I arrived early and took a seat at the bar. The bartender graciously poured me tastes from four different wines (for some reason I was very indecisive that night!) Once my friends joined me, we were seated in a cozy booth where, after careful deliberation, we all ordered the exact same dish – ...
The Perfect Bite is the Perfect Holiday Gift for the Cooks on Your List
I have no idea when Chef Jennifer Jasinski sleeps. This year alone, the one-time Wolfgang Puck protegé was named “Chef of the Year” by Denver Magazine and was a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation “Best Chef Southwest.” Chef Jen, along with her business partner, Beth Gruitch, recently opened their third restaurant, Euclid Hall (www.euclidhall.com), joining perennial favorites Rioja (www.riojadenver.com) and Bistro Vendome (www.bistrovendome.) Fans of Rioja’s fresh, Mediterranean-influenced cuisine are no doubt putting Chef Jen’s first book, The Perfect ...
For Your Foodie Friend’s Stocking – The EatDenver Deck
Anyone who knows me knows that I love food and hate malls. So whenever I find a cool food thing that I can buy without visiting a mall, I’m all over it! EatDenver (www.eatdenver.com) is an association of more than 50 of Denver’s best dining experiences who have come together to elevate the city’s restaurant scene. They spearhead such programs as EatGreener Denver, EatDenver Serves Schools and Harvest Week. Their EatDenver Deck includes 52, $10 gift cards redeemable at restaurants ...
