Pumpkin Spice Latte
Enjoy this seasonal favorite in the comfort of your own home! Serves 2 2 tbsp. canned pumpkin ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice + more to garnish freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. sugar 2 c. whole milk 2 tbsp. vanilla extract ¼ c. espresso or strong coffee whipped cream optional: 2 oz. coffee liqueur or rum In small saucepan over medium heat, combine pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and black pepper - to taste, for 2 minutes, or until hot. Stir continuously. Add sugar and stir until becomes a bubbly, thick syrup. Whisk in milk and vanilla and warm[...]
Dave Hall: All in the Family
If he were alive today, Rod Hall might hardly recognize the small, one-man wholesale barbecue distribution company he started in Denver in 1968 under his own name. Now called Colorado Comfort Products, and under the leadership his son Dave since 1978, the family business has expanded into the high-end retail market with barbecues as well as fire pits and tables, outdoor heating systems, ornamental fire features and more. The entire product line, Dave said, is manufactured in the United States and Canada, with nothing from overseas. “We’re a three-generation business,” Dave said proudly. “I enjoy working with my family, number[...]
Everyone Loves a Fire Pit
When it comes to “fire on deck” and staying warm, there’s something for every need – from a fire pit to fireplaces and heaters. DeckTec can make it happen. “There’s been a big evolution in all of this since the first outdoor fire options came on board in the late 90s and early 2000s,” Steve Sparhawk, owner of DeckTec said. (Download: The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Custom Outdoor Deck Project) “Fire pits warm the lower body, whereas fire tables, when you sit around them, warm the upper body,” Dave Hall, owner of Colorado Comfort Products, said. “A lot of[...]
Colorado: Lucky Us
You may have noticed that the secret’s out – Colorado’s an amazing place to visit, and for an increasing number of people from all over the country, an ideal place to live. Who can blame these folks for appreciating what we Coloradans have been enjoying all these years? There’s the breathtaking scenery, a growing professional arts and music scene, and world-class culinary delights. Our state, and the metro area in particular, are on the short list of top destinations, and with this comes gains as well as some inevitable growing pains. Denver commerce is moving full steam ahead and shows[...]
Grilled Chicken with Brother John’s Peach Pineapple Habanero Sauce
Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 1 c. sugar ¼ c. apple cider vinegar 1/4 c. pineapple juice 1/4 tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tbsp. cornstarch (mixed with a bit of water to create a slurry) 1/4 medium to large pineapple roasted and chopped 1/4 medium onion finely chopped 1/4 red pepper finely chopped 1 and 1/4 peaches finely chopped 2-3 habanero peppers, roasted and finely chopped Directions Create a simple syrup in a large pot by whisking the sugar, vinegar, pineapple juice, and lemon juice over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Turn up the heat and bring to a boil for[...]
