Beeyond the Hive is a Colorado business run by two lovely young ladies who are 5th generation beekeepers. Follow this link and watch Lyle, their father and beekeeper, and learn about Dan Rather’s documentary “Buzzkill” which airs today. A shortage of bees can have a devastating impact on agriculture, and of course, the production of [...]
Would you like to earn brownie points with Santa? Maybe you just like brownies, or cookies… or peppermint bark! Are their foodies on your Christmas gift list that never have enough cookbooks? If you’ve said yes to any of the above, there are two terrific cookbooks to help you out. These cookbooks are special because [...]
It’s nearly the end of corn season. The stalks have been stripped but there are a few fresh ears still available in the stores. Here are some ideas for enjoying the last of the harvest: Smoked Sweet Corn Soup – Chef Kevin Taylor Curried Corn Ice Cream Denver Botanic Garden’s Corn Maze Junior League of [...]
SMOKED SWEET CORN SOUP Restaurant Kevin Taylor kindly shared with me Chef Kevin’s Smoked Sweet Corn Soup. It’s pretty easy to make and easier to eat. The ingredients list is refreshingly simple, yet the soup has a fairly complex taste. My only modification was to use prosciutto in lieu of bacon. It has a comforting natural creaminess [...]
I’m talking about the secrets to grilling the perfect hamburger, of course. There are many steps in the creation of a juicy, flavorful, and tender grilled burger. Labor Day weekend is coming up so here’s your last chance this summer to master the grill and that elusive juicy burg. I asked the folks at Morton’s [...]
“GREEN BAY” TOMTOM CHILI v. “IRON CITY” CORNMEAL SOUP The Souper Bowl…. it’s not just about the football, is it? It’s about the food… at least for me anyway. I go to Super Bowl parties to be with friends, eat, drink some, listen to the cheers, eat, enjoy rowdy conversation, eat, and to vote for [...]
Spice is Lively… Growing up in the middle of Ohio and surrounded by farmland, the only spices I was aware of were salt and pepper. The salt was simple and it came in one flavor – iodized. It had a cute little girl with an umbrella on the package. Cute indeed. Fancy, indeed not. With [...]
Salty gorgonzola, creamy brie, peppery arugula, and spicy horseradish blend heartily between buttery toasted pumpernickel and rye. It’s a grilled cheese sandwich but it’s not your mom’s grilled cheese. Grilled Brie and Gorgonzola Cheese Sandwich (an original TPP recipe) Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 32 ounce jar sauerkraut, drained, excess juice squeezed out 5 ounce package fresh [...]
Are the winter blues kicking in? Or is summer just not hot enough? Warm up your palette and your soul with this innocent looking soup. Only two habañeros are needed to add a touch of fire. But, don’t be afraid. The sweet lime cream and lime zest tame the fiery beast and add balance and [...]
Rainbow chard is a vibrant and healthy vegetable and can be served in many ways. Sauté the leaves with olive oil and garlic for a glistening side dish. Or, as featured below, as a winter soup. Turmeric and the jewel-toned stalks combine flavor with color. Go the vegetarian route and serve as a bright and light [...]
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