I live in a very healthy-conscious fitness-invested community. It is a rare conversation that passes without mention of ‘going to the gym’, a run someone just took, a sporty mountain outing or the sight of moms in yoga pants dropping kids at school having just come from or going to a workout. I live across…
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Grilling with a Pro: BBQU with Steven Raichlen
It’s funny how when one sets their intention toward something, life seems to open the door to the opportunity vault in support. Last month I shared an item on my bucket list I’d wanted to learn more about for some time and was making the time to commit to it: grilling. It’s a skill that…
Guava-Lime Mojito Popsicles
These fresh, citrusy Guava-Lime Mojito Popsicles are a great way to take the edge off the heat with a cocktail on a stick! The start of summer is limping along in Colorado. It has felt more like the Northwest or what I remember summers in San Francisco to be. We’ve had daily rain and chill…
Summertime Gluten-Free Party Mix
Summertime has finally arrived! As we watch the school year disappear in our rear view mirrors, fun in the sun, great outings and lollygagging quickly take its place as a way to spend long sunny days. In my family I find that dictates the necessity of me carting around loads of snack options. Anyone with…
Classic Bananas Foster
Southern food IS comfort food. Fried chicken. Shrimp and grits. Mashed potatoes. Chicken-fried steak. Country ham with red-eye gravy. Pecan Pie. Shall I go on?! Some of the most popular recipes on Boulder Locavore are of southern origin. Hummingbird Cake, a flavor mix of Carrot Cake (no carrot in the recipe however) and Banana Bread…
Meringue Roulade with Rose Petals and Fresh Raspberries
Have you ever loved something so much you struggle to articulate what you love exactly? You find yourself discussing different variations of your feelings, but fall short in capturing the specifics about ‘it’? I’ll admit I’ve been stalling about writing about cookbook ‘Plenty More’ by Yotam Ottolengshi for this very reason. I feel I can’t…
Creamy Lemon Cheesecake with Vanilla Wafer Crust
Today is my birthday and I’m serving up cheesecake. Creamy Lemon Cheesecake with Vanilla Wafer Crust to be exact. Gluten-free (or regular, as gluten vanilla wafers will work great too). When I was a kid I loved cheesecake. It was not the type of dessert we’d ever have at home. In fact I think I…
