Food + Beverage

Cheesy Kale Orzo With Herbed Bread Crumbs

Go ahead, let the side dish steal the show! Article by delish Your guests will be thankful to find this delectable side dish sitting next to their turkey! Ingredients 5   Tbsp.  unsalted butter, divided 1   c.  panko bread crumbs 4  cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided 2   Tbsp.  chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/2   tsp.  finely grated lemon zest, plus lemon wedges for serving Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1   lb.  dried orzo (about 2 1/2 c.) 2   c...

Life + Culture

RARE Sisters

Battling Batten and Bestowing Blessings to Others Article by Crystal Wright Every day, every parent wakes up with gratitude in their hearts for healthy children.  For those who don't have that luxury, those parents are grateful for families like the Fries family.  Beth and Jon Fries know what it's like to wake up to children who are battling a life threatening disease every day.  They know all too well the overwhelming stress and the heart break of caregiving.   Meet the RARE...

Life + Culture

Thank You

Article by Crystal Wright So often we think of November as a month of gratitude. Thankfulness is on everyone’s lips and we culminate the month with our grandest celebration of thanks! I thought that in the spirit of gratitude I would recognize and say thank you to the two people who deserve more than I will ever be able to give. My parents have been my saving grace, my steady presence, my calm in every storm. They show up in all the big ways that parents do, but mine also show up in all the...

Entertainment

Top Hikes to Explore This November

My top picks for adventure even in chilly weather Article and Photography by No snow, no color, No-vember.  It can be easy to only see brown in November, but thankfully, there are so many spots in Colorado where you can find a beautiful "mud season" hike.     Hikes in Chautauqua Park in Boulder I enjoy hiking at Chautauqua Park because it’s conveniently located right in Boulder, offering a variety of trails. My top pick is the hike up to the alcove behind the First and Second Flatirons...