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Liz Kellermeyer

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    March 20, 2009

    Candy Girls: Rocky Road Candy Bar

    Photo by Liz Kellermeyer Rocky Road bar is one of those candies you might often see on the shelf, but never think to pick up. With its shiny red wrapper and straightforward name, it's easy to think you've got this bar all figured out, but the Candy Girls know that appearances can be deceiving. The ... More >>

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    March 27, 2009

    Candy Girls: Cherry Mash

    Photo by Liz Kellermeyer This nostalgic little confection comes out of St. Louis Joseph, Missouri, where it's manufactured by the Chase Candy Company. While not a Denver candy staple, these guys do show up on our shelves now and again. If you've traveled through the Midwest, chances are you've ... More >>

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    April 17, 2009

    Candy Girls: Bologna Bubble Gum

    Liz KellermeyerThis hardly needs a review, does it?

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    May 1, 2009

    Candy Girls: Zero candy bar

    Liz Kellermeyer Hershey posted a timeline of the Zero candy bar on its website that reads, in its entirety: 1920 Zero launched by Hollywood Brands 1996 Acquired by HersheyThe site also mentions, without further explanation, that Zero has had a loyal customer base since 1931. How the bar stuck around ... More >>

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    May 8, 2009

    Candy Girls: Happy candyversary!

    Liz KellermeyerA year ago, we came to you with a simple pink maltball that tasted like Barbie, and the Candy Girls were born.  In addition to this momentous anniversary, Aubrey has even bigger news to commemorate with the birth of her baby boy last night!  What better way to celebra ... More >>

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    May 22, 2009

    It's the battle of Boulder -- cupcake-style!

    It's Memorial Day weekend, which means it's time for the Bolder Boulder, when over 50,000 people will run around the Green City. But there's an even more enthralling competition happening in Boulder this weekend. And it involves cupcakes. Lots of them. Thank the people at Tee & Cakes at 1932 14t ... More >>

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    May 28, 2009

    Candy Girls: Juicy Oozers Sour Gummy Fun Bugs

    Liz Kellermeyer The history of the Ferrara Pan Candy Company has Salvatore Ferrara coming to America from Italy in 1900 to start a small company that sold Italian pastries and Jordan almonds.  In 1919, Ferrara joined forces with his brothers-in-law to form a partnership that offered a "w ... More >>

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    June 11, 2009

    Denver's hot dog champ chomp

    Liz KellermeyerThe man to beat on the 4th, Joey Chestnut Eating 20 hot dogs (with buns) in under 12 minutes used to be such a feat that competitive eaters coined the phrase "doing the deuce" for the achievement. But that was before winning totals in the annual July 4th Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contes ... More >>

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    June 11, 2009

    Candy Girls: Skittles Smoothie Mix

    Liz Kellermeyer Summertime is smoothie season, and these gems beckoned to us from a dusty Big Lots shelf, hinting at a world of cool refreshment. Okay, so we're not quite naive enough to believe that some off-flavor Skittles could possibly offer us much more than a lurking sense of disappointment; e ... More >>

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    June 15, 2009

    Denver's top dog: Report from the Nathan's Hot Dog Qualifier

    Liz KellermeyerSee more photos from the contest at westword.com/slideshow.John Proctor, a supervisor at the Park Meadows Sam's Club, knew he could eat a lot of hot dogs -- but downing eight and a half in ten minutes in the amateur hot-dog eating competition on Saturday afternoon unlocked a hidden ta ... More >>

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    June 18, 2009

    Candy Girls: Lees' Jaffa Bar

    Liz Kellermeyer It was only a matter of time before the pull of Tony's Market and its selection of imported candies drew us in. We spied the bright blue bar from a checkout lane and snagged the dense treat as an impulse buy.The wrapper told us the Jaffa Bar is from Scotland and that we could expect ... More >>

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    June 25, 2009

    Candy Girls: Skwinkles Sopeados

    Liz KellermeyerWe like our chamoy and tamarind candy just as much your average Joe.  Okay, probably a lot more, since the combination of sweet, salty, and spicy isn't exactly a flavor fusion well represented in your typical American candy aisle.  But we think there's a place for this fun m ... More >>

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    July 2, 2009

    Candy Girls: Chick-O-Stick

    Liz Kellermeyer The main thing that weirds people out about Chick-O-Stick is the name.  It seems the inclusion of "chick" in there, coupled with the image of a chicken that appears on the original packaging, makes people assume the candy is some sort of unholy chicken mash-up, similar to Chicki ... More >>

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    July 7, 2009

    Hot Diggity Dog: Denver's Mongo Marquez joined the big leagues at Nathan's on July 4

    Cajun BoyMongo Marquez (right) chows down.The Fourth of July may have meant fireworks and beer for you, but for nineteen lucky competitors, the big day signified only one thing: hot dogs. Out on Coney Island, New York, on the corner of Surf and Stillwell avenues, the winners of Nathan's hot dog ea ... More >>

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    July 16, 2009

    Candy Girls: Crackheads

    Liz KellermeyerWe must be looking a little tired around the office, because a co-worker recently bestowed this candy upon us. Hey, we don't look gift horses in the mouth, we just put them in our mouths. The gifts, that is. The candy.  Maybe we need a couple more of these...

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    July 23, 2009

    Candy Girls: Icicle Pop

    Liz Kellermeyer This cool-looking candy seemed like just what we needed on a hot day.  Distributed by Kid's Brands, the Icicle Pop does its best to invoke the brand Popsicle without actually using it.  The familiar shape and colors in the logo make it clear that this double lollipop i ... More >>

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    July 30, 2009

    Candy Girls: Chocolate-covered bacon

    Liz Kellermeyer​ There's little left that hasn't been baconed.  Mints, vodka, lip gloss, gum, ice cream: all products upon which the salty meat flavor has been imparted.  Adding chocolate to the mix seems, for some, an inspiration from the heavens, while for others the mere thought of ba ... More >>

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    August 6, 2009

    Candy Girls: Fluffy Peanut Brittle

    Liz Kellermeyer​ In our families, grandma usually does all the holiday candy-making to create our yearly dose of buttery toffee, peanut clusters and peanut brittle. But grandma never made peanut brittle like this. The Fluffy Gourmet Peanut Brittle made locally by "Grampa" Michael Apodaca at G ... More >>

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    August 13, 2009

    Candy Girls: Indulge Gourmet Soft Caramels

    Liz Kellermeyer​ This is serious caramel.  If all you've ever known is Caramello and Brachs, then Indulge Caramels will blow your mind.  It's only related to that store-bought stuff in the most broad connection of similar ingredients.  But this fresh, melt-in-your-mouth candy is bot ... More >>

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    August 27, 2009

    Candy Girls: Twilight Sweethearts, Forbidden Fruits

    Liz Kellermeyer​ Okay, so we've never read or seen anything from the Twilight series.  Clearly the success of the books-turned-movie has not suffered the loss of two candy-obsessed ladies, but we are always willing to entertain a new themed confection that comes with the promise of "secrets" ... More >>

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    September 3, 2009

    Candy Girls: 5th Avenue

    Liz Kellermeyer​ 5th Avenue candy bars have been around since 1936, but we've yet to pull one off the shelf and indulge. The reason why is unclear, though we guess it has something to do with not having any idea what this candy is all about, from its providence to its flavor combinations.  We ... More >>

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    September 10, 2009

    Candy Girls: Pumpkin Spice Kisses

    Liz Kellermeyer​During last year's introduction of Hershey's autumn-themed candies, we tested the Candy Corn Kisses and found them tastier than expected, though tooth-achingly sweet. This year, the Pumpkin Spice Kisses lured us into buying them off an early Halloween rack being prepared at Target. ... More >>

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    October 1, 2009

    Candy Girls: Kazoozles Pink Lemonade

    Liz Kellermeyer​ We're big fans of licorice, from deep black salted discs to bright red strawberry ropes. That's just by way of saying that while we appreciate the real stuff, we're not snobs when it comes to fruit-flavored tubes that have never even heard of licorice root. But even with an affini ... More >>

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    October 23, 2009

    Sugar High: Sugar Bakeshop doughnuts and Sweet Action hot chocolate float

    Liz Kellermeyer​Welcome to the first installment of our new feature, Sugar High. Check back here every Friday to see where we indulged our sweet tooth during the week.   Granted, the chilly weather doesn't make an ice cream shop immediately leap to mind when considering where to warm the b ... More >>

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    October 30, 2009

    Sugar High: Torta di Ricotta at Venue

    Liz Kellermeyer​ Perfect apple desserts are a rarity. Too often, high expectations are met with watery fruit, a flavorless crust or cloying sweetness. Perfection, however, is attainable, and if that's what you're seeking in an apple tart, look no further than the torta di ricotta at Venue, 360 ... More >>

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    November 6, 2009

    Sugar High: Cake and shake at D Bar Desserts

    Liz Kellermeyer​ Even though Keegan Gerhard and his wife, Lisa Bailey, opened D Bar Desserts, 1475 East 17th Avenue, just under two years ago, it took about two minutes for the sugar house to emerge as one of the city's premiere dessert spots. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner Monday through ... More >>

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    November 19, 2009

    Sugar High: Hi Rise Bakery

    Liz Kellermeyer​ Oh, my. This beauty of a sticky bun, studded with pecans and glazed with a crème brûlée-like shell, is certainly one way to start off your morning at Hi Rise (2162 Larimer Street). But there are many more ways to sweeten your day at the bakery, which opened its do ... More >>

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    November 27, 2009

    Sugar High: Novo peppermint mocha

    Liz Kellermeyer​Black Friday is upon us. Whether you're nuts and arrived at stores pre-dawn to snag the deals, or you're a stay-away-from-the-malls-at-all-costs type, everyone can benefit from a little caffeine boost after a day of carb-loading. If you're near downtown, where better to fuel up tha ... More >>

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    December 4, 2009

    Sugar High: Tony's Mile High Magic Bar

    Liz Kellermeyer​We snagged a sample of one of these Mile High Magic Bars from Tony's Market not too long ago, and it was so good that we vowed to go back for more. Little did we know what was waiting for us. A bite-size sample is a deceptive representation of something that, in reality, is a ... More >>

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    December 11, 2009

    Sugar High: Wystone's African rooibos carrot cake

    Liz Kellermeyer​Tea and cake together is a no-brainer, but what about tea in cake? At Wystone's World Tea Cafe, 7323 West Alaska Drive, it's not just the cakes that are baked with a hit of tea leaves, but almost all their fare. From Lapsang Souchong smoked tea-infused chicken to black tea-roa ... More >>

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    December 18, 2009

    Sugar High: Eggnog and snickerdoodle cupcakes from Happy Cakes

    Liz KellermeyerEgg Nog and Snickerdoodle cupcakes riff on old favorites​With the days of enjoying festive holiday flavors coming to an end, it would be a shame if you missed out on cupcake versions of a few classics: Eggnog and snickerdoodle. Happy Cakes Bakeshop in Highland is known for successf ... More >>

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    December 22, 2009

    Sugar High: Jerusalem's baklava

    Liz Kellermeyer​Jerusalem knows Middle Eastern food. The family establishment at 1890 East Evans Avenue has been in business for over thirty years and the owners pride themselves on their bargain prices and freshly-made food. This goes for their dessert case, too, which is overflowing with but ... More >>

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    January 8, 2010

    Sugar High: Olivea

    Liz KellermeyerChocolate and fleur de sel caramel tart with milk chocolate gelato and nougatine crunch. Oh, yes.​If your New Year's resolutions have you off the sugar, this post isn't for you. If, however, you've instead vowed to be more mindful of the quality of your indulgences and are keeping ... More >>

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    January 15, 2010

    Sugar High: Minney Beasley's almond lace cookies

    Liz Kellermeyer​The delicate, crisp little cookie is technically a tuile, but not to Minney Beasley's founder Harmon Canon. "I just never use that word," he confesses. To Canon, they are simply almond lace cookies, made from a recipe handed down from his great aunt Minnie Beasley. What makes ... More >>

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    January 22, 2010

    Sugar High: Banana puddin' from Rooster & Moon

    Liz KellermeyerBarry and Levon approved puddin'.​This cup of creamy goodness came delivered right to our door when we called Rooster & Moon, 955 Bannock Street, to inquire about the banana pudding that was making tongues wag around the Westword office. Co-owner Nicholas Bode was sure we'd dig ... More >>

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    January 26, 2010

    Happy birthday to you! Five food freebies for your birthday week

    ​Survived another 365 days? May as well turn the party into a week-long celebration with all the goodies you can scoop up during your birthday week. After cashing in on a few big-ticket food items to mark my big day, I thought, "What better way to pay it forward then to pass along the knowled ... More >>

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    February 12, 2010

    Sugar High: Celestial Bakery

    Liz Kellermeyer​Sunday is right around the corner, so now's the time to stock up on your favorite sweets to celebrate the big day. Yes, another big day! We've already got you covered for Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras, so get ready to party down for Chinese New Year with some delectables from ... More >>

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    March 12, 2010

    Sugar High: Lollicakes

    Liz KellermeyerRed Velvet and Chocolate Guinness Stout​Cynics may be predicting the end of the cupcake era, but the craze undeniably recognizes a dessert-goer's instinct toward the small, the cute and the adventurous. What may allow the cupcake to persevere in the face of detractors is its mut ... More >>

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    March 19, 2010

    Sugar High: Lollicup boba tea

    Liz KellermeyerThai-style bubble tea.​Okay, so maybe the weather's not cooperating at this very second, but remember earlier in the week when we had that glorious glimpse of spring? That right there was reason enough to get our minds in gear for cool drinks to sip in warm weather. We always ... More >>

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    March 26, 2010

    Sugar High: Après Dessert Bar at Generous Servings

    Liz KellermeyerWaffle and pecan ice cream​For proof that there's no such thing as too many dessert bars, look no further than Après Dessert Bar at Generous Servings, a Highland confectionery at 3801 West 32nd Avenue. Sisters Jill and Mary Brinig opened Generous Servings a little over two y ... More >>

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    April 2, 2010

    Sugar High: Bear Claw at Buffalo Doughboy Bakery

    Liz KellermeyerRawr!​We swung by Buffalo Doughboy Bakery, which just won our Best of Denver Best Bakery award, early Thursday morning to see what was on offer. The pastry case overflowed with fat danishes and hefty croissants, making it hard to decide what would best accompany that morning cup ... More >>

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    April 8, 2010

    Guess where I'm eating?

    Liz Kellermeyer​The pile of greens in the above photo might not be the first dish you'd think about eating at this neighborhood joint, but the salad, a tangle of arugula, hits of goat cheese, and a sprinkling of apricots and almonds, does the place proud. Where did I restrain myself at lunch ... More >>

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    April 16, 2010

    Rise and Shine biscuits for a sweet morning

    Liz KellermeyerBiscuit with strawberry jam smear​A lovely biscuit is one of those things that seems so simple, yet is entirely too easy to get wrong. While you hope for buttery, tender and flaky, the few simple ingredients can result in a biscuit that's just as likely to be mealy, tough or tas ... More >>

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    April 23, 2010

    Palettes' macaroon ice cream confusion

    Liz KellermeyerPistachio French macaroon ice cream sandwich​We've been jealously eyeing the French macaron trend as it spreads like wildfire through culinary hot spots like New York. Our search for these delicate almond meringue confections in the Mile High City had yielded nothing to satisfy ... More >>

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    April 30, 2010

    The scoop on Little Man Ice Cream

    Liz KellermeyerSingle scoop, double flavor​The towering milk can poking out of the lower Highland neighborhood is hard to miss. Owner Paul Tamburello designed his ice cream stand as an homage to the Coney Island hot dog stand (the one that looks like a hot dog, not the one on Coney Island), l ... More >>

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    May 7, 2010

    LaMar's red velvet cake donut, plus freebies

    Liz KellermeyerFried red velvet cake. Finally!​There are only a few places in Denver pumping out fresh, quality donuts to brighten your morning and LaMar's is perhaps our favorite. When they announced their new limited addition flavor for May -- red velvet -- we knew resistance would be futile ... More >>

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    May 14, 2010

    A non-vegan's assessment of the vegan Ho Ho cupcake from Watercourse Foods Bakery

    Liz KellermeyerVegany delicious​Indulging in the vegan Ho Ho cupcake offered at Watercourse Foods Bakery 214 East 13th Avenue, is like a guiltless return to childhood. True, we can't guarantee that it's low-calorie, but the dairy-and-egg-free sweet manages to improve the Hostess snack cake by ... More >>

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    May 21, 2010

    Cherry On Top overly sweetens Cherry Creek mall

    Liz KellermeyerCan you find the blue mochi ball?​If you recently went looking for Häagen-Dazs in the Cherry Creek mall, instead you no doubt found a sleek frozen yogurt vendor with a line of self-serve dispensers and a toppings bar floating oddly close to the flow of passerbyers. Cherry On ... More >>

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    June 4, 2010

    Getting sticky at TAG

    Liz KellermeyerSticky toffee deliciousness​Warm sticky toffee cake, made with fresh dates and topped with caramel sauce and bourbon butterscotch ice cream, might seem better suited to a chilly autumn afternoon, but as the summer months settle in, don't expect the dessert to disappear from the ... More >>

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    February 15, 2011

    Six best bacon-centic dishes in Denver

    Eat me!​ Ah, bacon. Savory, delicious bacon. Not only is it one of our favorite foodstuffs in the free world, but you can do just about anything with it, not the least of which is designing a makeshift bra. But above all else, it's the one thing that steadfastly makes us too stubborn to make t ... More >>

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