There is a tendency to rush to fill things we perceive as voids: talking to ease the silent spaces in conversations, pushing forward to fill the gaps while waiting in line, lighting things up to veil the darkness. One of the more fascinating aspects of dining in the dark at the Boulder Blind Cafe was […]
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Tropical Seafood Salad
We have been buying Chosen Foods Avocado Oil for a long time, and it is now my standard cooking oil due to its mild, neutral flavor, high smoke point, and healthy fat profile. It’s great for baking, pan-searing, or drizzling over salads. So I was pretty excited when I heard that Chosen Foods was bringing […]
#CanItForward 2015, plus a giveaway!
Jarden Home Brands, better known to most of us as Ball Canning, is once again hosting their international Can-It-Forward event, with a live webcast that you can view here on Saturday, August 1st, from 11-4 E.S.T. There is a live chat function for questions about home canning, and you can also join the events by […]
Review of Door to Door Organics (and a giveaway!)
Door to Door Organics is a grocery delivery service that lets you sign up for weekly or bi-weekly deliveries of certified organic produce–you pick a box size ranging from “bitty” to “large,” based on your family’s needs. You can modify each order by up to five items, and they have a wide range of other […]
Farm-to-Fork in Indiana
We braved the unfriendly skies to visit my family in Indiana over the holidays, and while we were there we had the opportunity to visit part of the Joseph Decuis empire of farm-to-table enterprises. Situated in the tiny and picturesque town of Roanoke, Indiana, the “Joseph Decuis Experience” includes a fine dining restaurant, a casual […]
Denver International Wine Festival
Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Denver International Wine Festival as a brand ambassador for Maple Leaf Farms. The was the 10th year of the festival, which spans three days and brings together dozens of wineries for tastings, as well as food pairings from local chefs. Maple Leaf Farms sponsored my trip, […]
Paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte
Paleo Pumpkin Spice Truffles
Grain-free Shrimp and Coconut Fritters
