Email Author Amber Taufen
2013 Stories by Amber Taufen
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One World Cafe unites the realms of veggie-lovers and meat-eaters
published Jun 18, 2013
Evergreen as a town has a lot to recommend it, from the beautiful lake (ice skating! paddleboats!) to the shopping. Vegetarians might not immediately know where to turn, though, when they're seeking o... More >>
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Penne with creamy cashew-avocado sauce for a veggie overload on Meatless Monday
published Jun 17, 2013
If you're looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, one of the best resources available is the Humane Society's weekly recipe mailer, which delivers a different delicious vegan me... More >>
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The best EDM in Denver this weekend
published Jun 14, 2013
ERIC PRYDZ @ THE CHURCH | FRI, 6/14/13 Eric Prydz's biggest hits so far have both incorporated famous work by other musicians: "Call on Me," from 2004, samples Steve Winwood's "Valerie," and the 200... More >>
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Empanada Express Grill is stuffed with vegetarian options
published Jun 11, 2013
Great Britain has its meat pies and the United States its Hot Pockets -- but some of the best examples of pastry stuffed with savory filling come from South America. The Denver area is lucky to have a... More >>
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Picture Perfect
published June 6, 2013
Burlesque queen and pinup model Bettina May has always been into the vintage pinup look. “I do a really authentic 1940s-1950s style at... More >>
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Vegan vanilla cupcakes with strawberry icing for a springtime treat on Meatless Monday
published Jun 10, 2013
Springtime is fleeing fast, so before it gets too hot to even think about turning on the oven, whip up some of these fluffy, sweet vanilla cupcakes, and top them off with strawberry frosting. See als... More >>
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Shanti Medina on her seventh annual Women's Summer Solstice
published Jun 10, 2013
Shanti Medina dreamed up the first Women's Summer Solstice journey while having tea with another female yoga therapist. "We were talking about how the yoga business in general doesn't really support a... More >>
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Eric Prydz on the need to have fresh music to keep things interesting when he's on the road
published Jun 10, 2013
Eric Prydz's biggest hits so far have both incorporated famous work by other musicians -- 2004's "Call on Me" samples Steve Winwood's "Valerie," and his '06 track "Proper Education" is a remix of Pi... More >>
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The best EDM in Denver this weekend
published Jun 07, 2013
AUTHOR @ CERVANTES' MASTERPIECE BALLROOM | SAT, 6/8/13 As Author, Jack Sparrow and Ruckspin -- two dubstep producers that hail from the U.K. -- produce haunting melodies and captivating rhythms laye... More >>
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May Flowers
published May 9, 2013
Yes, Día de los Muertos takes place in early November, but celebrating the holiday in the spring -- the season of rebirth -- made perfect... More >>
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Fire Bowl Cafe is a cool option for a summer meal
published Jun 04, 2013
The Fire Bowl Cafe franchise is based in Austin -- and you can make whatever jokes you like about Texas producing an Asian fast-casual eatery, but the only location in the metro area is packed every l... More >>
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Middle Eastern quinoa salad for a refreshing lunch on Meatless Monday
published Jun 03, 2013
With all the fresh produce we're starting to see in the grocery stores and at farmers' markets, this is an ideal time to cook up a lunch-time salad that won't leave your stomach growling an hour later... More >>
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The best EDM in Denver this weekend
published May 31, 2013
BASSNECTAR @ RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE | FRI & SAT 5/31-6/1 "When I first got going," recalls Lorin Ashton, "I was into fuckin' brutal, satanic death metal." Even with all of his hair, it's hard to ima... More >>
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Return of the Titans
published May 23, 2013
There are already mammoths and mastodons on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, but as paleontology curator Joe Sertich points out,... More >>
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Jane Austen Sings
published May 9, 2013
Fans of both Jane Austen and musicals should be thrilled that the Denver Center Theatre Company is launching the world premiere of Sense and... More >>
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Bizarre Bazaar Bash
published May 23, 2013
Need a new fascinator for Burning Man? How about some handmade clothes for Apogaea or accessories for that big electronica party coming up next... More >>
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The tofu dishes at Szechuan Chinese are as good as the pork dumplings
published May 28, 2013
Szechuan Chinese -- nestled in the corner of a strip mall off Garrison and Sixth Avenue -- is a destination spot for this town's dumpling lovers, and earned Best of Denver awards in '06 and '07. But t... More >>
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Thievery Corporation's Rob Garza on remixing and the endless possibilities in the digital realm
published May 24, 2013
Rob Garza has a lot going on besides Thievery Corporation -- he's also a touring DJ in his own right who ignites dancefloors everywhere he spins, and he has a new album out entirely comprising remix... More >>
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The best EDM in Denver this weekend
published May 24, 2013
MOON BOOTS @ NORAD | FRI, 5/24/13 Moon Boots maintains a mysterious persona appropriate for a being who's allegedly imbued with sentience in a top-secret NASA experiment, but here's what we know abo... More >>
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Yoga Rocks the Park starts rocking the park again this weekend
published May 22, 2013
When Yoga Rocks the Park started rocking a few years ago, the idea was to bring yoga and music together in a setting that just made sense: outside, in the sunshine. And not only would the event make y... More >>
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The best EDM in Denver this weekend
published May 17, 2013
GLOBAL DUB FESTIVAL @ RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE | FRI, 5/17/13 The music of Excision (due at Red Rocks this weekend with Flux Pavilion, Zomboy, Dirtyphonics and Designer Drugs) is a fitting soundtrack ... More >>
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Jens Moelle of Digitalism on making music for video games and how it's like the new radio
published May 14, 2013
The men behind the Hamburg duo Digitalism have been blowing out all the stops on their tour, which hits just nine cities. Their DJ-Kicks mix last year was well received, and they've got new remixes ... More >>
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The best EDM in Denver this weekend
published May 10, 2013
SLOW HANDS @ NORAD | SAT, 5/11/13 There are plenty of DJs out there who are skilled at crafting upbeat dance sets to high-tempo music -- after all, it's easy to keep the dance floor moving when you ... More >>
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Sample the Sweet Life
published May 2, 2013
The Chocolate Crisis Center transformed itself into the RiNo Epicurean Market for one of the neighborhood’s First Friday events last... More >>
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Slow Hands will bring New York house to NORAD
published May 9, 2013
There are plenty of DJs out there who are skilled at crafting upbeat dance sets to high-tempo music — after all, it's easy to keep the... More >>
