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Deck-Worthy Cocktails Watermelon-Tequila Cocktails

July 10th, 2019|Blog, Outdoor Recipes|

Ingredients 1/4 c. water 1/4 c. granulated sugar 8 c. diced seedless watermelon (1 lb.) 1/4 c. fresh lime juice 1 3/4 c. blueberries 3/4 c. lightly packed fresh mint leaves 8 mint sprigs for garnish 1 1/4 c. silver tequila ice Directions In small saucepan, bring water and sugar to simmer. Stir over moderate heat until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Let sugar syrup cool. In a blender, puree watermelon until smooth. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and strain watermelon juice, pressing gently on the solids to extract maximum juice. Discard pulp. In a large pitcher, combine sugar syrup with lime juice, blueberries and mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon, lightly muddle blueberries and mint. Add watermelon juice and tequila. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Pour cocktail into tall ice-filled glasses. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

Deck-Worthy Dishes – Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)

April 10th, 2019|Outdoor Recipes|

Ingredients 3 lbs. potatoes, scrubbed 2 sticks butter 1¼ cups hot milk 1 head cabbage, cored and finely shredded 1 (1-lb.) piece ham or bacon, cooked the day before 4 scallions, finely chopped parsley leaves, chopped black pepper, freshly ground Directions Steam potatoes in their skins for 30 minutes. Peel using a knife and fork. Chop with knife before mashing thoroughly to remove lumps. Add 1 stick butter in pieces. Gradually add hot milk, stirring consistently. Season with salt and a few grinds black pepper. Boil cabbage in unsalted water with 2 tablespoons butter until cabbage turns darker color, then cover with lid for 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly before returning to pan. Chop cabbage into small pieces. Put ham/bacon in large saucepan, cover with water. Bring to boil, simmer 45 minutes until tender. Drain. Remove any fat, chop into small pieces. Add cabbage, scallions, and ham/bacon to mashed potatoes, stirring [...]

Best Local Cold Weather Micro-Brrrews

February 27th, 2019|Blog, Colorado Life, Life On Deck, Outdoor Recipes|

Beer is a big part of the Colorado lifestyle! For every camping trip, whitewater adventure or 14’er summit there’s beer shared on the back of a tailgate, at one of Colorado’s 300+ taprooms or on your custom redwood deck. But what to do when the temperature drops and the flakes start flying? We’re blessed with plenty of excellent Colorado craft beers for the 65 days of the year when the sun isn’t shining. Find them at your local brewery or stock up until deck weather returns in the spring. These malt-focused beers are perfect for cozying up by the fire after a long day in the Colorado cold and are guaranteed to chase your winter brrrews away! German Dunkel If you’re a fan of Porter be sure to give Dunkel a try – similar to the English favorite but with a cleaner taste from cold fermentation and lagering. Dunkel is [...]

Deck Worthy Dinners: Beer-Brined Turkey with Onion Gravy & Bacon

December 5th, 2018|Blog, Outdoor Recipes|

Ingredients ¼ c. yellow mustard seeds 2 tbsp. black peppercorns 8 bay leaves 1 c. dark brown sugar 1 c. kosher salt 2 onions, cut into thick wedges 1 lb. bacon slab, skin removed, sliced 1/3-in. thick six 12-oz. bottles Guinness stout one 12-14 lb. turkey 1 c. turkey stock or chicken broth 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour Directions In very large pot, combine mustard seeds, peppercorns and bay leaves. Toast on moderate heat until fragrant, about 2 mins. Add brown sugar and salt, remove from heat. Add 4 cups water, stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Let cool completely. Add onions, bacon, Guinness and 16 cups cold water to pot. Add turkey to brine, breast side down, keep submerged with heavy lid. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours. Preheat oven to 350°, put rack on bottom shelf. Lift turkey from brine, pick off spices, pat dry. Transfer [...]

Deck Worthy Snacks: Homemade Soft Pretzels

November 7th, 2018|Blog, Colorado Life, Outdoor Recipes|

Ingredients 1½ c. warm (110-115°) water 1 tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 package active dry yeast 22 oz. all-purpose flour (about 4½ cups) 2 oz. unsalted butter, melted vegetable oil, for pan 10 c. water 2/3 c. baking soda large egg yolk beaten w/1 tbsp. water pretzel (or other course) salt Directions Combine water, sugar and kosher salt in mixer bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for 5 mins. or until mixture begins to foam. Add flour and butter. Using dough hook attachment, combine on low speed. Knead on medium speed until dough is smooth and pulls away from sides, about 4-5 mins. Remove dough, clean bowl and coat with oil. Return dough to bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let sit in warm place for 50-55 mins. or until dough doubles in size. Preheat oven to 450°. Line 2 half-sheet pans with parchment paper. Lightly brush [...]