The Food & Wine Classic is the highlight of the year for foodies and wine lovers. People travel from around the world to beautiful Aspen CO to attend, and it’s well worth the trip. Three days of non-stop tastings, seminars, demonstrations, concerts, parties, and a wide array of social activities make this event a must. […]
Gluten Free Bread
Why make Gluten Free Bread? What is gluten? Gluten is a protein complex found in wheat and some other cereal grain flours (of the grass family) such as rye and barley. Hybrids of these grains; faro, grano, kamut, spelt and triticale also contain gluten. Flours made from these grains cannot be used to make gluten-free […]
Fruit Juices and Sugar
Nutrition information can be overwhelming and difficult to understand. Add to that the clever marketing involved in many processed foods and making healthy food choices can be very difficult, even with the nutrition labels on most foods. A good example: fruit juice. Science tells us that one teaspoon of sugar contains sixteen calories and that […]
Grilled Flatbread Pizza
I realize that it’s technically autumn now, but I’m not willing to let go of summer just yet. Luckily my favorite summer cooking tool, the grill, can be used well into the autumn. Pizza never goes out of season and one of the best ways to enjoy pizza is to make it on the grill. […]
Peaches n’ (Chevre) Cream
Paonia peaches are some of the best in the country. It’s a bold statement I’m sure many southerners would rebut, but I stand by my opinion. There is nothing quite like a warm, ripe, juicy peach. The nectar gushes out of the delicate fuzzy skin with each bite making the experience almost sensual. We […]