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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
Many celebrations cast a huge environmental footprint through disposable décor and tableware.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 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
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
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
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Ku Cha’s Tea Room and Shop Bring Delicious Peace By Kate Jonuska Photos by Phil Mumford Colorful, modern, busy, stylish: These are some words that might come to mind to describe Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall. “Relaxing” and “contemplative,” however, rarely make the top of the list—until you visit the calm oasis of Ku Cha House
Jazzed-up diner fare sings at new north-Boulder eatery By John Lehndorff | Photos by Phil Mumford For Ella Fitzgerald, a song’s simple melody was just a starting place from which to soar, scat and sing jazz variations on a theme. Edwin Zoe feels that way about chicken-fried steak. Where others saw a forgettable deep-fried slab
Traditional Indian food, perfected under new management By Kate Jonuska | Photos by Phil Mumford So much talk is expended about teaching old dogs new tricks, while perhaps too little credit is given to the wisdom of young dogs’ respecting old ways. Such is the lesson taught by the young, fresh management of Jaipur Indian
Forty Years of Nibbling By John Lehndorff | photos by Jennifer Peters Johnson If you picked a pair of typical young foodies at a Boulder bistro and sent them back to Boulder in the mid-1970s, they might not recognize the place. Besides the absence of debit cards, bike lanes and yoga pants, these time tourists
Wet Your Whistle Stops. Sip & shop at Boulder County’s microdistilleries By Charmaine Ortega Getz Pub crawls, winery tours and swings through microbreweries have long been stimulating ways to sample Colorado-made adult beverages. Now Boulder County can add microdistillery tasting rooms to the experience. Each stop offers a tour, occasional live music or other entertainment,
