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Bee shortage a "Buzzkill"?

Bee shortage a “Buzzkill”?

Beeyond the Hive is a Colorado business run by two lovely young ladies who are 5th generation beekeepers. Follow this link and watch Lyle, their father and beekeeper, and learn about Dan Rather’s documentary “Buzzkill” which airs today. A shortage of bees can have a devastating impact on agriculture, and of course, the production of...
Kona Braised Duck Tacos

Kona Braised Duck Tacos

The holidays are coming and so are elegant holiday parties. If you would you like an hors d’oeuvre as fancy as your holiday dress, try these Kona Braised Duck Tacos from Chef Kevin Barthelemy of Elevated Catering. The shredded duck is rich and moist and infused with the traditional holiday spices of cinnamon, clove, and...
Learning Vegetarian Week 6: Veggie Egg Drop Soup

Learning Vegetarian Week 6: Veggie Egg Drop Soup

Some of you may be wondering why you haven’t seen a recipe posted for a few weeks, but I assure you that it’s not because I’ve become a meat-eater. With moving, being sick, and trying to finish up this gruesome semester of school, I haven’t had the energy to put something delicious together. But then...
ColoWeen 2012: Easy Halloween Treats

ColoWeen 2012: Easy Halloween Treats

Looking for Halloween recipes to make your friends go batty? Bring something scary good to your next Halloween party with these quick and easy recipes. Cheesy Movie Mummy This delicious little dish is fast and easy, and always leaves people wanting more. Baked brie is a classic, but phyllo dough makes it look like a...
What's Fresh: Dressed Up Wins Big

What’s Fresh: Dressed Up Wins Big

Recently I got to talk to Aryn Schlichting, co-founder of Dressed Up Salad Dressing, an all-natural line of salad dressings made from vegetables, fruit and flax to add nutritional value to your salad.  After all, why fill a bowl with healthy fruits and vegetables and then cover it in unhealthy dressing? Well apparently the judges...
Kachina's Blue Corn Waffle and Chipotle Shrimp

Kachina’s Blue Corn Waffle and Chipotle Shrimp

Are your tastebuds on the wild side? Do the thoughts of wild boar, bison, and elk frighten you, or entice you? Kachina Southwestern Grill, the newest restaurant creation of the Sage Restaurant group, just opened in the Westin Westminster. When you enter the hotel, you’ll notice an inviting adobe-style wall set aglow with rows of...
Learning Vegetarian Week 5: OMG Hummus Is Easy

Learning Vegetarian Week 5: OMG Hummus Is Easy

I’m not the biggest meal-eater. And by that I mean that as a vegetarian, it’s hard for me to make a meal consisting of a meat replacement, a starch, and a veggie. To me, you shouldn’t have to have three or four sections of food on your plate, especially when you live alone and multitask...
Learning Vegetarian Week 4: Gettin' Spicy with Kachina Southwestern Grill

Learning Vegetarian Week 4: Gettin’ Spicy with Kachina Southwestern Grill

If you haven’t checked out Kachina Southwestern Grill in the Westminster Westin yet, you’re definitely missing out on one of the tastiest southwestern food experiences in Colorado – maybe even the Midwest. Since I’ve never suggested a restaurant as much as I have this one, I want to prove its brilliance. Not only have I...
Learning Vegetarian Week 3: Did I Mention That I'm Russian?

Learning Vegetarian Week 3: Did I Mention That I’m Russian?

Since becoming a vegetarian, I’ve been slapped in the face by the fact that I can’t eat some of my favorite dishes anymore. I confessed last week that I used to love bacon. I’d eat a savory BLT every week, would order an omelet with bacon in it, and would even eat green beans topped...
Learning Vegetarian Week 2: In the Kitchen with Second Home Kitchen + Bar

Learning Vegetarian Week 2: In the Kitchen with Second Home Kitchen + Bar

It’s week two of Learning Vegetarian and I’m hungry for more already. To make this experience more interesting, I’ll be switching off every week from making my own recipe to learning from one of our many well-developed chefs in town. I’ll share with you a recipe straight from the chef, as well as a meal...
Learning Vegetarian Week 1: Nice to Meet You, Brussels Sprout

Learning Vegetarian Week 1: Nice to Meet You, Brussels Sprout

One of the most controversial lifestyle changes is when you become a vegetarian. Your parents get pissed when you come over for dinner, your co-workers try to intimidate you with their callous questions, and you sound like a bitch when you’re ordering at restaurants. But you know what? It’s your body and you should eat...
Eat the Heat: Fireworks Day Picnic Recipes from Pizzeria Da Lupo

Eat the Heat: Fireworks Day Picnic Recipes from Pizzeria Da Lupo

Day before the Fourth and still no plans? Fear not, our friends from Pizzeria Da Lupo got your back with some all-American recipes for a last minute picnic this fine Independence Day. Grab a blanket and head to a warm grassy place to eat some home-cooked grub, watch fireworks and make everyone think you planned...