Life + Culture

The Legacy of a Recipe

How my late grandmother’s biscotti recipe taught me what it means to be Italian then, now, and forever. Article by Emma Reed | Photography by Geertje Caliguire While some losses become easier to bear over time, others grow harder. My Nana passed away when I was too young to have the perspective to ask about her life the way I wish I could now. The best of her is preserved in her recipes. Something of an heirloom in our family, her combination of ingredients defined so much of who she was...

Food + Beverage

Rosemary Sugared Cranberry Cocktail

December Recipe of the Month Article and Photography by Debbie Hill Ingredients for the Garnish: 1 Packet of fresh Cranberries 1 Packet of fresh rosemary sprigs 1/2 cup water 1 cup sugar (1/2 cup for syrup, 1/2 cup for frosting)   Instructions for Garnish: In a medium saucepan, mix water and 1/2 cup sugar, stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Do not boil. Remove from heat and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir in rosemary sprigs, until coated. Using a slotted spoon, transfer...

Wellness

The Magic of The Aspen Effect

Mini horses and volunteers improving mental health for Douglas County youth Article and Photography by Aspen Effect Staff The Aspen Effect is one of the fastest-growing nonprofit organizations in Douglas County, where there continues to be a youth mental health crisis.  Youth in Douglas County experience mental health crisis at a rate greater than the national average. Now operating from Happy Dog Ranch in Sedalia, Colorado, The Aspen Effect believes that all youth are strengthened by...

Travel

Unwrap an Experience This Holiday Season

Simplify Gift-Giving with Experiences for Lifetime Memories Article by Kristen Gonzales The gift-giving season brings the stress of finding the perfect gift to set the stage for the magic of Christmas morning. Whether it’s a child, parent, grandparent, or friend, the joy of giving thoughtful gifts to your loved ones is paramount this time of year. But what if instead of toys or gift cards, we gave the gift of experiences? Cecily North-Rudow, a certified travel agent with Traveling North...