Hearty Feasts for Winter Days
On chilly days our homes often grow warm with family and friend get-togethers. Boulder Magazine asked three local foodies to share their favorite menus...
Food
Organic Sandwich Company: Everyday Farm-to-Table
Organic Sandwich Company is a reasonably priced and delicious fast-casual establishment–and it’s organic and seasonally sourced from Boulder County farms.
Agave’s new menu serves homemade, authentic Hacienda cuisine
According to owner Rene Cervantes, the guiding philosophy of the family-owned and -operated restaurant has no room for compromise when it comes to quality.
Haley’s Homespuns: Apple Butter Goodness
Apple season has arrived. Here’s an easy recipe for apple butter Whether your backyard tree is dripping with ripe fruit or you’ve seen the low apple prices at the grocery store, it’s clear apple season has arrived! Making apple butter is an easy way to hang onto the sweet flavor of your fall apples all […]
Bringing marijuana into the realm of fine dining
A Pipe at Every Table By Kate Jonuska White wine is for fish. Red wine is for beef. By remembering those basics, a food lover can squeak by in most of the wine-drinking world. Of course, youʼre not in most of the wine-drinking world, but in an envelope-pushing state where diners may soon understand new
School-Night Salsa Chicken
With school underway, we can all use an easy go-to meal that satisfies the whole family. This chicken dish requires very little prep and uses mostly pantry and freezer ingredients, so there’s rarely a need to run out to the store to prepare this weeknight wonderful meal. Ingredients 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or […]
Rebecca’s Recipes: More Bagel for Your Buck
Who doesn’t like more for less? While bagels may not be the biggest financial investment you make this week, why not maximize what you get while shaving a few calories at the same time? Instead of buying thinner bagels—often labeled bagel thins or bagel slims—that pale in comparison to the real deal, slice your favorite […]
Rebecca’s Recipes: Pumpkin Spice Goat Cheese
Pumpkin Spice ’n’ Everything Nice Looking for a way to spice up your favorite foods this holiday season? This slightly sweet pumpkin spice goat cheese is the perfect addition to bagels, crackers and even apple slices. INGREDIENTS 8 ounces goat cheese ¼ cup canned pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling) 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice ½ […]
Rebecca’s Recipes: Apple Cider Syrup
Apple of Everyone’s Eye Instead of OD-ing on pumpkin spice lattes this season, create a healthier sweet treat of your own. Apple cider syrup is delicious on many things, including French toast, pancakes, winter squash and ice cream. And, it’s a cinch to make. The only ingredient is apple cider (fresh is best). First, gather […]
Fresh Herb & Sea Salt Roasted Beets
Fresh Herb & Sea Salt Roasted Beets This recipe is from Boulder’s Mediterranean Restaurant, which recommends using fresh farm beets from Isabelle or Red Wagon farms. INGREDIENTS 5 pounds farm-fresh beets (medium size) ½ cup olive oil 5 sprigs fresh rosemary 10 sprigs fresh thyme 3 fresh bay leaves 2 whole cinnamon sticks ½ teaspoon […]
Herb Chicken with Cucumber and Herb Salad
Herb Chicken with Cucumber and Herb Salad This recipe comes from chef William Kelley of Zucca Italian Ristorante in Louisville. “This is a popular recipe we serve here from time to time,” he says. “It’s a simple grilled chicken dish with fresh herbs and a fresh herb salad.” INGREDIENTS 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves only 1 […]
Host an Eco-conscious Holiday Party
Many celebrations cast a huge environmental footprint through disposable décor and tableware.
Rebecca’s Recommendations: Easy Shredded Meat
When it comes to making the most out of meat, both in terms of boosting flavor and stretching your dollar, here’s a great recipe tip: shredding is the way to go. Add some frozen veggies and beans, and the portions go even farther while only costing pennies more per serving. So what’s the secret when […]
ELI’S WEEKLY IDEA: Overnight Oats
For a fiber- and protein-filled breakfast, nothing hits the spot quite like overnight oats. Fitness gurus and nutritionists always point to oats as a powerhouse food, but the amount of time it takes to prepare a hot bowl of steel-cut goodness generally has me reaching for a granola bar instead. Enter overnight oats, possibly the […]
Summer Tip
Beat the heat this summer with boozy ice pops! While recipes for picture-perfect alcoholic popsicles abound online, the real name of the game is experimentation. Take your favorite cocktail and mix in something to make it a little sweeter, whether that’s simple syrup or juice. Next freeze your concoction in either a popsicle tray or, […]
Spice Rubs for Summer Barbecue
Making spice rubs for summer BBQs is simple. Just start with a few basic ingredients and add others to your liking. You really can’t mess up a spice rub. You simply adjust the seasonings to your tastes. But starting with the freshest, highest-quality spices “makes a huge difference,” says Dan Hayward, owner and managing partner […]
Sea-friendly fish at Jax Fish House restaurant
Jax is committed to super freshness, sustainability, service and fun By Kate Jonuska | Photos by Phil Mumford The coasts have it easy, says Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar owner Dave Query. A restaurant in New York City can serve Hawaiian seafood, an L.A. eatery may offer Nantucket scallops, and diners assume they’re getting
The Greenbriar Inn Crowd
The Greenbriar springs to life with patio pleasures and herb-infused summer cocktails By John Lehndorff | Photos by Phil Mumford Walking up to The Greenbriar Inn on a sultry July evening is like making a grand entrance at a classy garden party in progress. Couples and families, having cleaned up nicely from the day’s exertions, sit
Barbecue Bliss
How to Ace Your Big Backyard Party By Eli Wallace Warm sunshine, the smell of the grill, a cold brew in hand and cornhole at sunset—true bliss is a backyard barbecue in summer. But between planning, prepping and cooking, plenty of party hosts have found themselves in over their heads instead of having a good
All About Quality
Tahona serves up innovative small plates, fine drinks and high spirits By Kate Jonuska | photos by phil mumford With his refined palate and expert knowledge, trained sommelier Peter Soutiere loves to talk about flavor profiles, regional variations and food pairing—but not in regard to wine. After years in fine dining, Soutiere today would much
Cordially Yours
Cold-weather drinks with liqueurs and cordials
