On Thursday, March 12 we presented at the Museum of Boulder with Kim Lord Stewart, author of Eating Between the Lines , to talk about the importance of food system terminology and how to navigate this every changing landscape Check out the information we presentation at the event: Environmental Working Group's 2026 Dirty Dozen Thank you to Chef Daniel Asher for making an incredible wheatberry stew, made with Boulder Broth 's Chicken Bone Broth and Moxie Bread Co for supplyi

The most recent Snail of Approval recipient, the restaurant in The Academy Boulder at Mapleton Hill, shows how the value of clean, healthy food for everyone can include older adults. It has become the first kitchen at a retirement community to receive the designation. The recognition reflects work from all members of the kitchen, steered by the ethos of Academy Mapleton Hill Executive Chef Alberto Sabadini. Originally from Friuli, Italy , his background includes leading culi

Recipes from Jambalaya Class

Grazie mille, many thanks, for hosting the “Terra Madre” gathering last night and for offering such a thoughtful introduction to the history of the convivium. It was delicious, communal, and intentional.  As an Italian, I was especially moved by the way you honored the origins of this movement and the vision of the local Boulder convivium founders, Peggy Markel , who is also a personal friend of mine, and Charlie Papazian, both of whom embody a deep commitment to artisanship

Distilling Dames November 13, 2025 As the chill settles in and stories begin to flow, we gather around two timeless warm cocktails, each steeped in history, ritual, and resilience. Chai with Rum: Spice Meets Spirit This aromatic blend draws from masala chai, a centuries-old Indian tradition of brewing black tea with spices like cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. When paired with rum, it becomes a soulful fusion of East and West a nod to colonial trade routes and diaspori

April 10, 2025 With guest Claudia Bouvier from Pastificio Boulder Contact us to purchase your own copy of the Ark of Taste Jimmy Nardello Sweet Italian Frying Pepper Colorado Orange Apple American Guinea Hog White Sonora Wheat Turkey Red Winter Wheat International Ark of Taste Catalog

March 13, 2025 - Dry Land Distillers

Saturday, January 11, 2025 Julie Quinn Ingredients: 4 eggs, beaten well 1 ½ cups sugar ¼ # butter melted (1 cube) 2 t. vanilla 2 T. sambuca 2 T. anise seeds, crushed with hands 4 cups flour 4 t. baking powder 1 c. almonds, whole Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine butter and sugar, add beaten eggs, vanilla, Sambuca, and anise seeds. Combine dry ingredients and add to wet ingredients. Stir in almonds, and combine, careful not to over mix. Divide into 3 balls, knea

By John Lehndorff - October 21. 2025 (full Boulder Reporting Lab Article - here) Slow Food’s Snail of Approval honors local spots living their sustainability values. Plus, a chocolate-croissant obsession at Dry Storage, Bobby Stuckey’s Julia Child Award and what’s cooking at Jax Fish House and Gold Hill Inn. Delectable Duck Confit from 24 Carrot Bistro, Eries It is painful enough trying to get family or friends to choose a Boulder restaurant for dinner. Text threads spiral in

The Old Fashioned is often considered the original cocktail—a drink that predates the word “cocktail” itself.  The Old Fashioned cocktail...

Celebrating an amazing event with Sunflower Farm and local Snail of Approval chefs

Stone Fruits - Drupes (loosely translates to olive in Greek) are a fleshy fruit with a single seed.  Peaches Fossilized peach pits found in southwestern China date back over 2.5 million years.  In Chinese mythology, peaches represent longevity and unity. Peach blossoms were hung on doors during New Year celebrations to ward off evil spirits.  Peaches spread westward via the Silk Road, reaching Persia around 300 BCE. That’s why their botanical name is Prunus persica . While Sp

Carmen's amazing chile relleno recipe

What is Regenerative Agriculture and How you can support the movement Local leaders - Thank you!  Colorado Grain Chain Jones Family...

Try this summer appetizer recipe with fresh carrots! It is savory, sweet and delicious.

This is a simple soup with only a few ingrediants. It highlights fall in the most delicious way!

This is a delicious and healthy recipe that combines carrots and pancakes

A great simple dessert or breakfast for fall

Looking for a side dish that's anything but boring? These Honey Roasted Carrots with Za'atar are sweet, savory, and bursting with bold...