By Cathy Addoms Summer is a time to enjoy the great outdoor weather and the long days. If you’re planning a summer BBQ or a 4th of July celebration, these sides will make a festive addition and are sure to be a hit. Cheese and Pea Macaroni Salad A summer treasure from the past. This […]
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Above photo: Paul Simon by Kevin Mazur By Anna Addoms Paul Simon – who if you don’t know his music, you’ll know from his iconic partnership with Art Garfunkel – Mrs. Robinson, anyone? – is currently touring on what he has called his final tour. Not to say that he is no longer making music, […]
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By Anna Addoms I first discovered Kathryn Petroff and her work through a networking group on Facebook. She shared an image of a piece that was recently completed for her upcoming show at Valkarie Gallery in Denver, CO. The painting is titled, “Wrote You A Song” and depicts an old-style gramophone blowing bubbles. The colors […]
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By Anna Addoms Most people will tell you that a delicious BLT is all about the bacon. That is definitely true but the beauty of a BLT is how well the simplicity of all the ingredients (the sliced tomatoes, the crisp lettuce, the mayo, and bread) all meld together into such a tasty sandwich. The classic ingredients for […]
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Speakeasy Bars: A “public-secret” that not everyone knows about! Speakeasy experiences are popping up all over the place. There is something about the secrecy, code words, hidden doors, and unique cocktails that have a wide appeal. The best speakeasies give you that hidden gem feeling and make you feel like you are stepping into a […]
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Above Photo: Courtesy of Stevie Crecelius of a concert at Red Rocks. By Anna Addoms Red Rocks Amphitheater has been referred to as the Holy Grail of music venues for musicians. It is a geologically formed, open-air amphitheater that is not duplicated anywhere in the world. With Mother Nature as the architect, the design of the […]
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Mauviel M’steel Wok by Anna Addoms Most people own a wok for stir-fry and high-heat cooking. Interestingly, you can utilize a wok for a number of additional uses. Here are five additional uses for a wok in your kitchen: Deep-Frying Steaming Warming Tortillas Smoking Making Popcorn Below are a range of woks that can […]
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I recently spent the month of February traveling around New Zealand and enjoying the local cuisine. Their seafood is amazing. In particular, I fell in love with their green-lipped mussels, prepared in a traditional french style. Check out the green-lipped mussels recipe below. Ingredients 12 Mussels, green-lipped variety 1 Tbsp Butter 7 cloves Garlic, finely […]
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Colossal Exhibiton These colossal sculptures took a staggering 24,000 hours to create, and countless hours to research. by Anna Addoms While visiting Wellington, NZ last month, I wandered into Te Papa Tongarewa (The Museum of New Zealand). It showcases the history of New Zealand from the Maori culture to the immigration of European civilization. One of […]
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The New Zealand Sounds – Dusky, Doubtful, and Milford, also known as Fiordland are some of the most beautiful untouched areas of New Zealand. As most people I was traveling with noted, “It’s like entering Jurassic Park!” Traveling by ship through the sounds is an amazing experience that allows you to see the vastness of […]
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