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…read more
It’s the holiday season! This means friends and family, gifts, dinners, and sparkling wine. And it also means opening and serving that sparkling wine, a task many dread. But with a few tips and pointers on how to store and serve Champagnes and sparklers, the fear of presentation should dissipate quickly. 1) Proper storing and…read more
I live in Colorado and Fall is hunting season. While I am not a hunter some of my friends and neighbors are and they all look forward to the annual hunting ritual, hoping to bring home a big buck or Elk. The most commonly hunted game in my area are elk and deer (mule deer…read more
Trees are going up, lights are being strung outside, commercials are airing this year’s must-have toys, and radio stations are playing Christmas songs. Yes, it’s that time of the year again! I thoroughly enjoy this time of the year. However, there was a time when the Christmas season was a bit stressful for me, as…read more
Deep frying a turkey is a southern tradition that is now popular all over the country. You can deep fry almost any roast turkey recipe. Deep frying a turkey is faster than traditional oven roasting and results in a bird that has a crispy skin and moist meat. If you decide to fry your turkey…read more
Getting the picture perfect turkey is easier than you think. Many people are unnerved by turkey because of its large size, but at the end of the day is just a larger chicken. Here are a few Thanksgiving Turkey Tips to help you turn out the perfect bird. First and most importantly, all types of…read more
My favorite autumn food ingredient is by far is the pumpkin. As a matter of fact, there is just something about all types of winter squash (acorn, butternut, banana, delicate, hubbard, Kabocha, etc.) that I find comforting and delicious. After all, these yellow and orange hued members of the cucurbitaceae family (includes cucumbers, melons &…read more
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. …read more
Apple season is almost upon us once again! Autumn brings us a wide variety of one of nature’s most versatile and beautiful fruits. Prepare yourself with this delicious recipe. There’s nothing quite as delicious on a chilly autumn afternoon as a caramel apple, but they can be difficult to handle and messy to eat. This…read more
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 Coloradans…read more
