Did You Know Outdoor Living Is Wonderful for Your Health?
A generation ago, “outdoor living” was a wooden picnic table and a hibachi barbecue, with maybe a vinyl lounge chair or two for the grown-ups. “Fancy” was a table with an umbrella. […]
Why Go Out, When You Can Stay At Home?
What a time to have a beautiful deck or living space right out your back door. A custom outdoor living environment provides all of the amenities of a vacation, but without the travel, hassles, and expenses. With social distancing and restrictions on travel, there’s never been a better time to stay close to home and enjoy a “staycation.” […]
Where’s the Beer? A Toast to the Great American Beer Festival
As the story goes, during a visit to England for the Great British Beer Festival in the early 1980s, Charlie Papazian – founder of the Great American Beer Festival and considered by many to be the godfather of American home brewing - turned to his British hosts and said that he thought it would be a good idea if the United States had its own beer festival. To which famed British beer and whiskey writer Michael Jackson replied dryly, “But where will you get the beer?” Jackson had a point. At the time the United States was home to less[...]
Crispy Cauliflower “Wings” from Woody’s Wood Fired Pizza
Steve loved cauliflower “wings” from Woody’s Wood Fired Pizza so much that we talked them into giving us the recipe! Breading Mix Start with equal parts cornmeal and either wheat or rice flour (gluten free). Add salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to taste. Mix evenly and set aside. Prep You can start with cauliflower florets or cut a whole head into bite-size pieces. Place the pieces in a mixing bowl and add enough buttermilk to coat the cauliflower, but not pool at the bottom. Once the cauliflower is coated in buttermilk, continue tossing and sprinkle with[...]
DeckTec’s Guide to the Best Farmers Markets
Go local and get your fresh on! Farmers market season is happily upon us, and with so many great locations and schedules to choose from, the only problem is deciding where to go first! Each market has its own unique vendors and flavors, so go ahead and explore off your beaten path. Be sure to check out other great markets in Evergreen, Wheat Ridge, Berkeley Lake, Littleton, Highlands Ranch and to the north, Longmont, Louisville and Lafayette. Union Station 1701 Wynkoop Street Saturdays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., May 11 – October 26 New! RINO Boxyard Park, 2500 Broadway Saturdays[...]
