Life + Culture

Flavor Has A History

From her grandmothers’ kitchens to Olive & Herb, Promise Schlegel is making tradition entirely her own Article by Adriana Karagozian | Photography by Monica Jean Photography There is a particular kind of creativity that begins long before a recipe is written down. It begins with memory. For a cook, it’s the simple acts of flour dusting a kitchen counter, the familiar rhythm of hands that have kneaded dough a thousand times before, or celebrating the tradition of a grandmother who knows which...

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Taste Makers

Meet three local voices influencing where Northern Colorado eats, drinks and discovers. Article by Jo Hammon & Desiree Gustafson   We found three unique local food and drink influencers shaping the way Northern Colorado discovers what’s worth tasting. We loved learning the stories behind their passion, what inspired them to start sharing, how they balance work and life, what keeps them motivated, the goals they’re chasing, their favorite hidden gems and more.   Alex Beyers ...

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Their Pick

We asked local restaurateurs to skip the bestseller and tell us what they personally love to order and why. Article by Jo Hammon Owner Hollis Hunt of Trailhead Cafe insists his house made green chili is a must! (House-ground pork, green chilis, fresnos, fire roasted tomatoes and jalapeños.) I started making it with one of my best friends when I was in my 20’s. I love when people enjoy it. It really reminds me most of community and friendship. It’s like 30 years of friendship, love, trials...

Arts + Culture

The People That Feed Us

Four local restaurateurs share what shaped them, what drives them and what feeding a community means. Article by Jo Hammon | Photography by Monica Jean Photography   Eve & Tony Rios Owners, Royalty Bagels & More Eva and Tony, the owners of Royalty Bagels, say that feeding their community means the world to them. “There is no greater feeling than seeing families smiling, enjoying the food we created and spending time together. Hearing customers compliment our food and seeing their...

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Brownie with a Side of Scary

A Halloween Love Affair Article by Written by: Adriana Karagozian | Photography by Provided My brother is the reason I love scary movies. When he babysat me, it never failed that he would throw one on. He always warned me. “This one is really scary, Adriana. If you are going to watch this, I don’t want you getting all scared and then running to tell mom and dad.” I would feign bravery. Please let me stay up and watch this with you.” To this day, my closet door has to be closed, otherwise...

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From Holy Water to Happy Hour

How fifteen years in ministry, seven businesses and a few hard lessons taught Matt Estrin what it really means to be the owner Article by Desiree Gustafson | Photography by E.T.C. Photography There are career changes, and then there is leaving fifteen years as a pastor to make whiskey. For Matt Estrin, founder of 477 Distilling, the distance between those two worlds may not be as great as it seems. For fifteen years, Estrin served as a music pastor. He loved the work. The hospital visits. The...

Food + Beverage

🍎 September Apple Bourbon Fizz

🍎 September Apple Bourbon FizzIngredients2 oz bourbon3 oz apple cider½ oz fresh lemon juiceGinger beerApple slice or cinnamon stick for garnishMake it: Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add bourbon, apple cider and lemon juice. Stir, then top with a splash of ginger beer. Garnish with an apple slice.Timberline Tip: Make it a little richer with a ¼ oz maple syrup—especially good with a higher-proof bourbon.Flavor: Crisp • slightly spiced • refreshing • very September

Arts + Culture

Beauty in the Details

What if the most extraordinary thing about you has been there all along? Article by Desiree Gustafson | Photography by Will Maestas There are parts of ourselves we stop noticing. The freckles we've had since childhood. The laugh lines that appeared somewhere between raising children and chasing careers. The scar with a story we almost forget to tell. Our eyes are no different. We glance at them every morning in the mirror, calling them blue or green or hazel, and move on with our day. We...

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Riding Toward Legacy

Legacy isn't inherited. It's built by those willing to ride first. Article by Adriana Karagozian | Photography by Emily Carter Photography On certain mornings, the West feels less like a place and more like a promise. It lives in the dust rising beneath hooves, in the bright brass of a rodeo arena, in the hush that falls just before a horse moves. For Mathena Washington, that promise has become a path forward, one shaped by discipline, grace, and a deep desire to make room for others behind...

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The Quiet Work Of Trust

Because trust is earned long before it's ever needed. Article by Desiree Gustafson | Photography by Monica Jean Photography The day has not quite begun when Cristy Walston finds the time she values most. The phone is quiet, emails have not started filling her inbox, and there is room to think. Some mornings begin with a workout, a cold plunge, coffee, or simply a few minutes to herself. When she can, she heads for the mountains, takes her dogs on a trail, or sits near the water. It is where...