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...

Health + Wellness

Happy, Healthy, Strong and Thankful

Let's focus on our health long before the new year Article by Mary Daniel Why wait for January 1st to begin prioritizing our health and being grateful and thankful for our healthy bodies?  Why not focus on our wellness now, in November, and really set ourselves up for success through the holidays and into the new year. Wellness doesn't have to be complicated or expensive or time consuming.  It can be a few minor tweaks and changes that can truly impact your whole day, week, month, and years to...

Food + Beverage

Thanksgiving Dinner...Out!

Skip the kitchen and let someone else do the work this Thanksgiving. Article by Luke Grace If working in the kitchen all day doesn't sound like your idea of a holiday, leave it to the professionals to prepare your Thanksgiving meal.  Here are some of the best places to eat out for Thanksgiving dinner.  Make your reservations now while there are still seats available!   1. Panzano The motto at Panzano in downtown Denver at 909 17th Street is “Chi mangia bene, vive bene”: Those who eat well...

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...

Entertainment

ICE!

Thank the ones you love by showing them a little holiday love Article by By: Amanda Gill Christmas at Gaylord Rockies is always a big deal, but this year, I got the rare chance to peek behind the curtain and see the magic in the making. With ICE! featuring The Polar Express™ set to open soon, the resort gave me an exclusive look at the nearly finished exhibit—and even in its unfinished state, ICE! is already shaping up to be a must-see holiday experience. Artisans from the ice carving capital...

Home + Design

Cuts Like A Knife

The Carbon Knife Company Article by Kenny White Have you ever tried to cut a tomato with a dull knife? Frustrating, right? Enter Carbon Knife Co., founded by Tina Chon and Craig Field, who each bring over a decade of restaurant experience to the table. Their journey began while cooking together at a local restaurant, where their shared passion for Japanese cutlery sparked both a friendship and a friendly rivalry. In 2015, they turned their dream into reality by starting Carbon Knife Co. This...

Food + Beverage

Dog Eat Dog

Three Dog Bakery Feeds Your Favorite Fur Baby Article by Crystal Wright Three Dog Bakery in LoHi began with what else, a dog! Not just any dog, however.  Gracie was a rescue puppy with a big heart and an “iffy” tummy.  It became clear that regular dog food just wasn’t going to work for Gracie and so, her owners learned to bake!  Three Dogs Bakery has been making pups happy ever since!   Not only are their treats filled with love, they are hand crafted from simple, healthy ingredients and slow...

Food + Beverage

MyKing's Ice Cream

Taste the Rainbow of Fruit Flavors Article by Kenny White I scream, You scream.  We all scream for ice cream. In August, we featured Miss Felicia, AKA Phatty Boom, and her amazing food truck on Colfax. During our chat, she introduced me to Le’Day Grant, owner of MyKing’s Ice Cream on Colorado Boulevard. Naturally, I had to check it out. From the incredible Golden Oreo cookie ice cream to the mouthwatering milkshakes, everything was spectacular. Le’Day Grant proudly owns MyKing’s Ice Cream...