While proper knowledge on which knives to buy is essential as there are so many choices in today’s society, knowledge of the food you are making whether it is at home or in the restaurant is easily of the utmost importance. A good portion of the list provided below is based on books I use […]
This article is to not serve as a promotion for any businesses mentioned below We have all been there, watching the food channels on the television, and the thought occurs to you: What are these professionals using? Which knife brands should I be looking at? While we all love a celebrity chef, let’s […]
Let’s paint a picture; when we sit and think about the culinary industry it is almost natural to imagine a man with a thick British accent screaming at the cooks about everything they are doing wrong, tearing everyone down piece by piece. Is that what really happens though? In some cases, yes, but not in […]
Colorado is known for more than just skiing, craft breweries and sports teams. After gold was first discovered in 1859, Colorado became home to the Gold Rush, bringing thousands of people west hoping to strike it rich. Mining proved to be profitable, as over 8 million ounces of gold was found throughout the state, which […]
Shrub cocktails are all the rage in hipster cocktail bars and underground secret door speakeasies all around Denver. A shrub is a concentrated syrup that combines fruit, sugar, and vinegar and results in a sweet, acidic mixer that can be enjoyed on its own or used in a variety of mixed drinks. Herbs and spices […]
Disclaimer: Mainline Alehouse plans to be closing soon The Mainline Alehouse occupies space in Old Town, Fort Collins nestled between two other restaurants, but it holds its own. The inside of The Mainline is a mix a modern clean design with touches of a woodsy/outdoor essence. The tree-like structures lined throughout the restaurants are eye […]
It’s my first look at Milk Market, a huge food hall with seating for 350 or more. I can hear the alluring buzz even before the modernized liquor-friendly school yard comes into view. It’s a weeknight around 7pm and the place has a good buzz. I am alone, without a friend, and it’s a bit […]
Something that I think is hard to find in Fort Collins is good, authentic Mexican food. Fort Collins has a small Hispanic and Latin community and you can tell from the food scene. Los Tarascos is one of the few genuine Mexican restaurants in Fort Collins. The first thing your server will do at Los […]
The Fort Collins Foodie Walk is a public event taking place on the third Friday of each month. The Foodie Walk features 12 culinary shops with interactive showcases, seasonal flavors, and tasting samples. The Downtown Fort Collins website describes a foodie as someone who loves food for consumption, study, preparation, and recreation, “Foodies wish to […]
Summer is upon Fort Collins, and the Taste of Fort Collins is an essential local Summer go-to. The Taste of Fort Collins is a three-day festival, held annually, that offers attendees food from local and national restaurants. Taste of Fort Collins benefits the Eyeopeners Kiwanis Club of Fort Collins Foundation in its charitable activities in […]
