Have I mentioned that the best salad bar in all of Denver is located at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science‘s cafeteria? I know – it’s hard to believe! But it’s true. The salad bar at the museum has really good fresh greens, an assortment of meat toppings for those so inclined, and things… Continue reading best salad bar in Denver: DMNS cafeteria
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Food
Hooked on Colfax
Have I mentioned before that my favorite coffee shop in Denver is Hooked on Colfax, at Steele and Colfax? That’s where I’m writing this right now, after visiting the DMNS for a few hours and hiking over here through the snow. Hooked on Colfax has free WiFi, good music, no lines, and a good vibe.… Continue reading Hooked on Colfax
“Mike in the Shot” – premiere January 4, 2006
In case you haven’t heard, my new film “Mike in the Shot” premieres Thursday January 4, 2006. It’ll be showing at Starz Filmcenter in Denver, as part of the monthly Group 101 series. The fun all starts at 7:00 PM. Afterwards, come join us across the street at Brooklyn’s and buy a drink for your… Continue reading “Mike in the Shot” – premiere January 4, 2006
Mike in the Shot Production Stills – a photoset on Flickr
On Saturday December 9, some friends and I shot my 2nd film, called “Mike in the Shot.” Here are production stills taken on my digital camera by Beth. The film takes place inside a restaurant, and we were able to use my favorite restaurant in Lafayette, called Pulcinella Ristorante. The film will be finished by… Continue reading Mike in the Shot Production Stills – a photoset on Flickr
Silk Soy Yogurt
I just had a container of black cherry Silk brand soy yogurt, and I really liked it. In fact, I think I like it more than “regular” milk-based yogurt. I’d buy it again. Silk Soy Yogurt
Todd’s brown rice pilaf
Here’s a recipe I just made up this evening and it was very tasty. I served it with Orange Hazelnut Asparagus and some fresh grilled tuna. Rice Pilaf Ingredients 2 cups brown rice 3 green onions 1/2 red bell pepper 1 medium carrot 1/2 cup fresh pineapple 3 fresh mushrooms 10 macadamia nuts 1 Tbsp… Continue reading Todd’s brown rice pilaf
New Moon Farms CSA
Beth and I just joined our first CSA, New Moon Farms. In case you don’t know, CSA stands for “community supported agriculture” and the idea is that you buy a share (or, in our case, a half-share) of one growing season at a local farm. The farmers plant, raise, and harvest the food, and then… Continue reading New Moon Farms CSA
we made the finals!
Remember my blog entry about us taking the 100 Mile Thanksgiving Challenge? Well, the esteemed judges have selected our menu as one of the 5 finalists! Here is the voting page, where you can see how we’re doing in the competition, and vote for your favorite (which, of course, should be my own entry).
Treehugger: TreeHugger 100-Mile Thanksgiving Challenge
Treehugger: TreeHugger 100-Mile Thanksgiving Challenge Beth and I are strongly considering taking the 100-Mile Thanksgiving Challenge. But it’s a bit difficult. (I guess if it was easy, it wouldn’t be a challenge, now would it?) So far we’ve found a decent variety of ingredients all grown or raised locally – beef and pork, mushrooms, cheese,… Continue reading Treehugger: TreeHugger 100-Mile Thanksgiving Challenge
another thank you note
I forgot to mention this, though it happened several days ago. Not even a week after I got a thank you note from the people at Stang Auto Tech, for taking my truck there for service, I got another personalized thank you note from the owner and head chef at a restaurant we visited a… Continue reading another thank you note