Food + Beverage

Marigold Chef Theo Adley's Guide to Boulder

A Local Chef Shares His Go-To Rituals, Hidden Gems, and Everyday Favorites—From Canyon Swims to Comfort-Food Staples Article by Theo Adley I love living in Boulder and having a restaurant in Lyons. Having moved here twenty-something years ago, you find all the amazing nooks and crannies that make the Front Range so special. I originally moved here for university, so being able to experience the Front Range at various ages and stages of life makes it all the better. The local amenities and...

Style + Beauty

Modern Heirlooms

Where History Meets Contemporary Craftsmanship With Walters & Hogsett Jewelers Article by Emily O'Brien | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Generational jewelry is having a moment. Many people are choosing to sell or rework old pieces—transforming family heirlooms into something new while preserving their history. When you think about it, jewelry isn’t just tied to a single moment. It’s something that can live on, passed down from one generation to the next. For more than four...

Health + Wellness

Beyond the Lipid Panel

Why Traditional Cholesterol Tests Aren’t Enough—and What To Track Instead Article by Emily O'Brien For more than 100 years, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in America. Ivy League–trained emergency physician and CEO of Rocky Mountain Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Khoshal Latifzai, MD, explains that someone can be doing everything right on the surface and still have their cardiovascular “engine” breaking down under the hood—if they’re watching the wrong gauges. “It’s like ignoring...

Sports + Recreation

Mapping the Ride

How Michelle and Zach Lee Built Simple Cycling Maps Through Design, Cycling, and Community Article by Edson Graycar | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer In Boulder, cycling is more than a pastime. It is part of the rhythm of the city, a way people move through the landscape, challenge themselves, and connect with one another. Michelle and Zach Lee understood that long before Simple Cycling Maps became their full-time work. They recognized that even in a place so shaped by riding, the...

Health + Wellness

A Map Through Menopause

One Woman’s Answer to a Fragmented System Article by Emily O'Brien | Photography by Whitney DeVoto Photography / @devotophoto When Katie Brodnik set out to better understand what to expect from menopause—and how to access meaningful care during perimenopause—she assumed finding the right healthcare professionals and learning about treatment options would be straightforward. It wasn’t. Rather than retreat, she immersed herself. Books, podcasts, webinars—no resource was left unexplored. She...

Home + Design

25 Years of RSL Outdoor

From Lawn Care Roots to Full-Service Outdoor Living, RSL Outdoor’s Evolution Reflects a Commitment to Craftsmanship, Collaboration, and Spaces Designed For How People Truly Live Article by Edson Graycar | Photography by Amanda Proudfit More than 25 years ago, Steve Paige started with a straightforward goal: to provide dependable residential lawn care. What began with mowing and basic maintenance soon pointed to something larger, with homeowners looking beyond upkeep and toward more intentional...

Food + Beverage

Rooted

Gardening as Practice Article by Willow King | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer There is a particular kind of quiet that happens when you push your hands into soil. Not the absence of sound as the birds are still singing, the breeze is still blowing, but a settling. A coming home to yourself that is hard to find anywhere else. Boulder people understand this intuitively. We are hikers and meditators and farmers market devotees (Saturday Market is now open!) We talk about connection...

Arts + Culture

Tintype for the 21st Century

How Nicola Huffstickler Cements Memories & Milestones Article by Meredith Rowe | Photography by Nicola Huffstickler From the moment Nicola Huffstickler dropped a plate in a bath of “fix” solution, she was hooked on tintype and ambrotype. She got to see an image go from a negative to a positive right before her eyes, forever commemorating objects from Quinn Jacobson’s studio, including an old opium bottle, a piece of thistle, and a skull. To this day, it’s one of her most sentimental pieces.  ...

Home + Design

Prepping for the Drought

Three Ways to Lower Usage & Collect Water Article by Meredith Rowe Colorado’s historically low snowpack has most of the state prepping for a drought. Last month, the City of Boulder issued a set of rules to limit water usage, including not running sprinklers between 10 PM and 6 PM, not using a hose without a shutoff nozzle, and promptly fixing leaks. They also recommended keeping lawns dormant until May, prioritizing watering trees, and planning a “waterwise” yard.  They’re expected to issue...

Arts + Culture

AROUND TOWN

Article and Photography by Dash & Dine 5K May 5, 12 & 19 Dash & Dine 5K returns to the Boulder Reservoir for a spring evening race series with a strong local following. The out-and-back course, post-race dinner, and relaxed lawn hangout make for a perfect Tuesday night. For more information and to register, visit  DashNDine5K.com Amanda Pascali May 9 Amanda Pascali brings her bilingual mix of Southern Italian and American Southern music to Chautauqua Community House this May. She...