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ON FOOD: Denver event offers round of tastes, talent
Here’s a good reason to drive to Denver on Saturday: the Denver Food & Wine Classic Grand Tasting.The huge festival takes place at Metropolitan State College from noon to 4 p.m. Besides the more than 400 wines, spirits and food samples from Denver’s top chefs, there’s a slew of national cookbook authors coming to sell…
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ON THE SIDE: Food briefs
Cowboy cuisine beats trail grubChefs from the American Culinary Federation Pikes Peak Chapter will strut their stuff at the Colorado Cowboy Culinary Cuisine at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20. There will be a one-pot cook-off. Food will be prepared by Buffalo Gals Catering; The Margarita at PineCreek; Craftwood…
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Lemonade cheesecake a breeze to make
I’m not much for diet ingredients.You know, fat-free this and fat-free that. If you’re going to take the time to cook, you might as well cook something that tastes good. And, let’s face it, most dishes that call for fat-free ingredients are lacking in the taste department.At least that’s what I used to think. Then…
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ON THE SIDE: Food briefs
Single sippersVintages Wine & Spirits and the Ritz Grill have united to bring us Vintages & The Ritz Singles Wine Tasting Club. Cost to join is 10 bucks. That will get you a chance to taste four wines with light appetizers; a two-for-one coupon for Ritz Grill that is good after the event; a free…
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ON FOOD: Italian cheese is worth waiting for
The first time I tasted the luscious, extra-creamy cheese called burrata (pronounced boor-RAH-tah) was in Bologna, Italy, with cookbook author and television celebrity Lidia Bastianich. We were on a media trip when the subject of burrata came up. Eager to taste this Italian delicacy, she excused herself to dash to a cheese store and bring…
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THE WINE GUY: Dry Creek Valley dominates sampling of zesty zinfandels
One reason zinfandel is my favorite wine is that it’s quite versatile with food (and especially complements the barbecue and grilled foods popular this time of year).I also love zinfandel because it captures the essence of exuberance and zest in a glass. It is typically bold, spicy and a bit wild in character. Even better,…
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ON FOOD: Film revives Julia Child nostalgia
Since the opening of the movie “Julie & Julia,” foodies have been reminiscing about Julia Child’s cookbooks, television shows and personal encounters.The movie made me remember 1979, when I first met Julia and Paul Child in Denver. They were there to conduct a three-day cooking demonstration as a fundraiser for the Denver Art Museum. Having…
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ON THE SIDE: food briefs
Apple and berry timeHappy Apple Farm, 1190 First St. in Penrose, is open for pick-your-own apples, raspberries and blackberries. Jonathan and Gala apples are ready now. Red and Golden Delicious will be ready about Sept. 1.Call 1-719-372-6300 to arrange a picking time.Party specialThe Picnic Basket Catering is offering a Party Under $10 deal. Place your…
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An olive oils primer
WASHINGTON • I went looking for extra tomatoes at the farmers market this weekend (my backyard crop is not up to par this year), and I got another “extra” as well: a brief refresher course about extra-virgin olive oil.Thanks to my farmers market tutor, Keith Voight, I can now pass this true-false quiz. Can you?…
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Seafood and hearty pasta make easy summer dinner
In my kitchen, versatility trumps all. A recipe that isn’t fussy makes it easier for me to cater not only to my tastes, but also to my schedule, lifestyle and budget.Take this recipe for gnocchi with lobster and peas. The lobster adds a decadent splurge to an easy weekday meal. But if lobster isn’t in…