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 ...
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 ...
My Favorite Dip Ever – Make This and Impress Your Friends!
Whether it’s the economy or the innate desire that people have for sharing, I’ve been invited to a few holiday potluck parties this year. Which is fabulous because I love to cook and try out new recipes on my unsuspecting friends! So in the spirit of the season, I’m sharing one of my all-time favorite recipes, courtesy of Food Network star Ina Garten, (a.k.a. “The Barefoot Contessa”) from her cookbook, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook. Super quick and super easy to ...
Holiday Gift Giving – Fabulous Books for Underneath the Tree
Black Friday, Cyber Monday…the holiday shopping season has arrived! I love to give books because 1) I can order them online and skip the mall, and 2) They are lasting, meaningful gifts. I’m posting a few of my favorite books this year; perfect gifts for anyone interested in food or design. And yes, you can order them online (unless you really enjoy engaging in hand-to-hand combat over that last parking space at the mall!) The Single Man’s Guide to Cooking ...
