Time to Plant Sweet Berries and Fragrant Herbs
Berries and herbs tend to grow slowly, and because of our short growing season here, are best cultivated from starts, which are available now at garden centers, farmers markets, supermarkets and hardware stores. If you try to grow these from seed, well, it might be winter before you see anything! Keep in mind that container plants in general are considerably more exposed to the elements, (heat, cold, moisture and dryness) than plants in the ground. In Colorado it’s advisable to go with plastic pots which won’t evaporate water as quickly than the porous earthen terra cotta pots. (That being said,[...]
Spicy Lime Grilled Salmon
Try this light salmon recipe the next time you're looking for something new to try! SPICY LIME GRILLED SALMON Serves 4 Ingredients 1 lime 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes salt and pepper to taste 1.5 lbs. wild Alaskan salmon lime wedges (optional garnish) olive oil to coat grill Directions 1. Using microplane, zest lime into small mixing bowl. 2. Juice lime. Add juice to zest. 3. Whisk together juice, oil, garlic, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. 4. Lay fish in small baking dish, filet[...]
Corned Beef and Cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day
With St. Patrick's Day this weekend, it's time to get our Irish on! 2 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces 3 carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces 1 small yellow onion, cut into 1-inch wedges (root end left intact) Onions Yellow/ Brown 1/2 pound small potatoes, halved if large 6 sprigs thyme 1 corned beef brisket (about 3 pounds), plus pickling spice packet or 1 tablespoon pickling spice 1/2 head Savoy cabbage, cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges Grainy mustard, for serving In a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker, place celery, carrots, onion, potatoes, and thyme. Place corned beef, fat side up, on[...]
Coffee Beers for Around the Fireplace This Winter
There is no better pairing than coffee and beer – coffee brings rich, complex flavors to beer that you can’t get from anything else. Try one of these local brews the next time you’re looking for a little buzz with your beer. Epic Brewing: Big Bad Baptist This beer has its base in Epic Brewing’s Imperial Stout, transformed through barrel aging. The stout is transferred to three different barrels during the aging process to infuse it with unique flavors you can’t get any other way. Coffee and coco nibs are added in the last stage, when each barrel gets its[...]
Coffee Rubbed Steak
Mix up the regular holiday fare at your next party or family gathering with this coffee rubbed steak! Coffee Rubbed Steak 2 tbsp. ancho chili powder 2 tbsp. finely ground coffee beans 5 tsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. hot smoked Spanish paprika 1½ tsp. dried oregano 1½ tsp. black pepper 1½ tsp. ground coriander 1½ tsp. mustard powder 1 tsp. chile de árbol powder (or ¾ tsp. finely ground red pepper flakes) 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 tbsp. kosher salt, plus more 2 16-ounce boneless NY strip steaks (about 1 in. thick) 2 tbsp. vegetable oil • In a small[...]
