Author: By TERESA J. FARNEY
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Francophile parlays passion into classes, demonstrations
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of stories about local women pushing the envelope of home cooking. Philadelphia-raised Bonnie Powers is a Francophile through and through. From the moment she swings open thefront door of her home you are transported to all-things reminiscent of the south of France. She dresses in the bright colors…
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Where to find farmers markets in Colorado Springs and surrounding area
Mondays • Acacia Park, East Platte and North Nevada avenues, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4 through Oct. 8. • The Broadmoor — (at The Broadmoor Church) 315 Lake Ave., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Sept. 24. Tuesdays • Fountain City Hall Farmers Market, 116 S. Main St., Fountain, 3-7 p.m. June 7 through Sept. 25. Wednesdays…
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TERESA’S PICK: Fiddles, Vittles and Vino
Get some foot-stomping bluegrass music, cooking demonstrations, living history activities and, of course, the delectable food and wine tastings at 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3202 Chambers Way. For $40 at the gate, you can sample food and wine from more than 35 vendors and hear live music. Visit www.fiddlesvittlesandvino.com.
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ON FOOD: Aspen Wine&Food festival reveals tasty trends in beverages
With wine in the name, it stands to reason that I would discover some new winners as well as some other interesting beverages each year in June at The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. This year was no exception. Here are a few liquid treats worth snooping out for a try. WINE Standout wines…
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TT Waldo Canyon fire free farmers market at Care and Share
Care and Share, 2605 Preamble Point, will have a farmers market exclusively for those affected by the Waldo Canyon fire 2-6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. It’s for fire fighters, first responders, former and current evacuees, displaced, temporarily or permanently unemployed because of the fire are welcome to come to the warehouse and pick up…
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X TERESA’S PICK: Castle Rock Wine Fest
Cruise to Castle Rock for the Wine Fest at The Grange in The Meadows, 3692 Meadows Blvd. It runs noon-6 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $37 per person to sample wines from 29 Colorado wineries, see cooking demonstrations and sample food. For info: 303-688-4597 or castlerockwinefest.com.
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Rockrimmon Salsa Brava hosting breakfast fundraiser
Two staff members, Josh and Mel Preston, of the Salsa Brava Fresh Mexican Grill, 802 Village Center Dr. lost their home during the Waldo Canyon fire. There will be a breakfast fundraiser at the eatery to help their recovery 9-11:30 a.m. Sunday. The complimentary breakfast is open to the public in exchange for cash donations or…