“You would not have bought this book and read this far into it if your food culture was intact and healthy.” Michael Pollan I’m just about finished with Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food, a great read that’s as fascinating as it is depressing. It’s the kind of book that…
I’ve never been interested in baking, mainly because it’s such a regimented process — and that doesn’t appeal to my nature (beer bread is an exception to this rule, not surprisingly). Unlike the carefree cooking method of chopping, tossing together and seasoning various combinations of whatever you’re in the mood…
I was catching up with a very close friend the other day and we got to talking about cheese. I should mention that he happens to be a former maker of it at Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy, and is currently managing St. James Cheese Co. in New Orleans, one of…
For obvious reasons, the Denver Broncos are unexpectedly fun to watch this year, especially with a glass of locally brewed goodness. It’s yet another reason Colorado is such a cool place to live. And that will serve you well over the next two weekends, while the Broncos are on the…
Over the years, there have been a number of people who’ve made an impression on me with regard to food. One of them is my old boss, close friend and head brewer at Great Divide Brewing, Taylor Rees. Back in the day, he’d painfully watch me throw away my hard-earned…
I’ve always been fascinated with the discipline of being a vegan. It’s doubtful I’ll ever make the decision to be one myself, but I admire those who have. I especially appreciate those who choose to do so quietly, which is why I invited my good friend, fellow music enthusiast and…
I walked into In Season Local Market on a sunny, brisk, fall afternoon and was pleased to see a basket filled to the brim with delicious looking apples. An ever-present snack in my house and a frequent accoutrement to a plate of cheese, apples are my favorite fruit. But until…
Not surprisingly, the older I get, the more important family is to me. I’m well beyond my rebellious years, and the self-centered, booze-fueled, late-night haze of my twenties is fading fast. These days, my time is more meaningfully spent with loved ones, especially while cooking. Regrettably, my family and I…
Six breweries have opened in the Denver area so far this year, and there are more on the horizon. And while craft beer lovers might say it’s impossible to have “too many breweries,” it is becoming exponentially more difficult to stand out in the ever-growing crowd of competition. But the…
One of the biggest challenges I face in life is making my girlfriend happy. We’ve been together almost four years, and I still haven’t a clue as to how to bring a smile to her face. It’s a beautiful smile, though, rare as it is, lighting up both the room…
I’ve always loved mole for its spicy, chocolatey uniqueness. In fact, if I were forced to pick a favorite sauce, it might very well be mole (though Hollandaise holds a special place in my heart). Making it has always seemed like a daunting task, but the more I cook, the…
Though it pains me to say it, seeing as how it signifies the fast-approaching end of hiking season, fall has begun. I do enjoy this time of the year though, mostly for its comforting nature: chilly enough to bundle up, but not uncomfortably so; colorful enough to lift the spirits,…
Every year, my neighbor goes antelope hunting, and much to my satisfaction, shares the fruit of his labors. While the morality of meat is questionable, depending on your point of view, wild game is the most ideal form of it in my opinion. Not to be preachy, but with regard…
I’m not a huge fan of dessert. Growing up in a somewhat sugar-free household, I never developed much of a sweet tooth. Moreover, I find the course itself tends to be unnecessarily lavish, like a double encore at an otherwise amazing show. Alas, there are exceptions to every rule, and…
Though it’s easy to over-drink and nearly impossible to over-read, books and beer go hand in hand. And a glass or two of the right beer with the right book can rightly relax the mind and stimulate the senses, thus drawing you deeper into both crafts. As is the case…
When I dropped out of college for the first, but not last time (which I’m certain my parents are still upset about, and that my dad would be genuinely hurt if I didn’t mention geaux Tigers here), I reluctantly moved in with my older sister and her then husband. I…
Crema Coffee House has become more than its name implies. After building a kitchen and expanding the seating area, this spot is now offering breakfast and lunch in the heart of RiNo, a developing area just past the Ballpark neighborhood that’s hungry for more dining options. “There was definitely a…
When you’re in the mood for comfort food, as I was the other day, there are few preparations more comforting than risotto. It’s easily personalized (I like mine thick, with mushrooms and heavy on the butter), fairly effortless to make and equally conducive to both communal and solitary dining –…
While making a pasta dish to cheer up my girlfriend last week, I thought to myself, “Why not make my own pasta?” I’d been fortunate enough to taste fresh pasta and knew that it’s vastly more satisfying than dried, but I had yet to make it myself — but soon…
After serving alcohol to a minor three times in three months, Se7en, the Asian fusion restaurant located in the Beauvallon, has been slapped with a 25-day suspension of its liquor license. Rather than going nearly a month without selling alcohol, the restaurant has opted to stretch the sentence out, going…
I needed a reason to get out of the house the other day, so I decided to drive to Boulder to check out the farmers’ market. I knew that I might be wasting my time in leaving so late since the good stuff gets bought up fairly quickly. But it…
Jonathan Power, formerly of Root Down and one of the masterminds behind the Noble Swine Supper Club, is currently putting together a menu for Crema Coffee House, where he and owner Noah Price have some big plans in the works. After discussing those plans, though, we got to talking about…
