Food + Beverage

Inspired by Travels

Evergreen Restaurant: Providing a Curated Menu with Provisions from Around the World Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Evergreen Restaurant Alex and Lera love to travel and see the world. In fact, here in America, they have visited 48 of the 50 states. In their travels, they have collected recipes, ingredients and experiences that have inspired them to create their first restaurant: Evergreen. Lera, a classically trained pastry chef, learned to bake under the tutelage of Cedric Grolet...

Life + Culture

Spending Quality Time Together

Arctic Spas: A Talk about Tubs around America’s Mountain Article by By Kristian DePue | Photography by Arctic Spas & Silas Carter Photography Arctic Spas is a seasoned, experienced hot tub company that specializes in high-quality, energy-efficient, immersive experiences. “As a Canadian hot tub industry leader for 30 years, Arctic Spas is in over 20 countries worldwide,” says Vanessa Lewis, director of marketing. “We strive to redefine wellness and relaxation in the Pikes Peak Region. The...

Entertainment

Finding Beauty in the Mundane

Christy Metz: Designing Tablescapes for Every Occasion Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Mark Norris & Silas Carter Photography Everything has its season. Some seasons are about function, others about form, all are useful, and... most are beautiful with the right perspective. Christy Metz has experienced life’s seasons and it has given her perspective to see the beauty in what others might consider mundane. Architecture in the Arrangements The blush, yellow and orange of the...

Education

Food Bank Celebrates Half Century

Care and Share: Golden and Growing in Southern Colorado  Article by By Kristian DePue | Photography by Care & Share Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado is celebrating 50 years of fighting food insecurity in 29 counties across 47,000 square miles of both rural and urban areas. This milestone has been achieved by adapting and responding to ever-changing factors, such as economic fluctuations and rising costs of essentials. Willing to continually evolve, Care and Share announced...

Shopping

Vineyard, Venue + Varied Experiences

Salt & Acres:  Turning Moments into Memories Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Salt & Acres & Ashlee Crowden Danielle and Justin Caruso had a dream to find property that reminded them of a scene out of a Hallmark Movie. They searched for ten years before their perfect acreage presented itself in 2021. Situated on the South Platte River, the 45-acre property has trees, a vineyard, flowing water and farmable land. It ticked every box on their list. The Carusos had a vision to create a...

Entertainment

Dancing Around the Tables

Crooked Cue Lounge: Billiards, Darts, Shuffleboard… and Living the Dream Article by By Kristian DePue | Photography by Lauren McKenzie - REN Creativ Paul Newman, Jackie Gleeson and Tom Cruise: names synonymous with the pool table. “Look at the way he moves, like a dancer… It's like he’s playing the violin or somethin’,” says Newman’s “Fast Eddie” Nelson, about Gleeson’s character in the 1961 film  The Hustler. That and its sequel, The Color of Money , were films that defined both cool and...

Travel

Ready for a Getaway?

El Monte Sagrado: A Taos Mountain Retreat Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by Heritage Hotels & Resorts Looking for an easy getaway? Taos, located in the mountains of northern New Mexico, is home to a World Heritage Site, amazing art and food, world-class skiing and loads of culture. And… El Monte Sagrado is the perfect lodging from which to launch local adventures. Surrounded by ponds, waterfalls and centuries-old cottonwood trees, the 10-acre oasis is a place to relax and...

Arts + Culture

A Delightful Combination

Pie Lady Books: Creating Hope from a Pair of Hobbies Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Stephanie Hockersmith Stephanie Hockersmith found herself wheelchair-bound and experiencing multiple seizures a week in the prime of her youth. In a short period of time, her body seemed to be shutting down. After multiple tests, she was diagnosed with celiac disease. An avid baker and lover of sweets, she found herself quickly forced into a regimented diet. In addition, she had to quit work and...

Home + Design

A Kitchen Designed for Real Life

Tricia Turk: A Remodel To Improve Form and Function Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Libbie Martin Photography Kitchens are used multiple times in a day by all members of a family as well as guests. It is a hub and the place where form and function collide with being an aesthetic center of a home. Her kitchen was a remodel, not a new build. Fitting, given that Tricia Turk specializes in designing remodels in her own business.   Turk and her husband, Joe, had lived in the house for...

Home + Design

A Kitchen Designed for Function

Julie Riggin: An Unplanned, but Welcome Renovation Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Eric Lucero Photography & The Elan Studio It was Christmas 2022 when Julie Riggin and her family got far more than they asked Santa for. They were out of town for the holiday when a pipe burst in their house and leaked for two days before a neighbor noticed and came to the rescue. It was an unplanned full renovation, but one for which Riggin was ready. The kitchen is located between the dining...