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Mocktails | In The Cups

April 28, 2025 4 0 Florence McIntosh

As a former sales executive, going out for drinks was a huge part of my job. As a non-drinker, it became a tricky dance with awkward questions and an embarrassing level of peer pressure from adults. I found myself ordering…

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Creating Core Memories | Foodie

April 28, 2025 2 0 Florence McIntosh

As a mom of six, teacher and coach, I have planned countless celebrations. The moments we create for our children need to last forever, and I take my responsibility as steward of their core memories seriously. After 22 years of…

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Off Menu with Sugarbeet

April 28, 2025 3 0 Florence McIntosh

Sugarbeet’s name is an homage to Longmont’s history where the Great Western Sugar Factory was an anchor of the local economy from 1903 until when the factory closed in 1977. The restaurant is nestled in a cozy corner close to…

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Off Menu with Stacy’s Kitchen

April 27, 2025 1 0 Florence McIntosh

In an old grocery store with a car wash attached in Old Town Erie, Stacy’s Kitchen has quickly become a beloved destination for hearty sandwiches, fresh-baked pies, sweet treats, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. For owner Stacy Gustafson, this isn’t…

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Bored of Chicken Soup? Try Pho

March 29, 2025 Like 0 Mary-Beth Skylis

Chicken soup has been used as a comfort food for illness and a natural remedy for somewhere between 7,000 and 10,000 years. In fact chicken soup has roots in southeast Asia, where medicinal texts indicated its invention around the same…

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Kombucha on Tap | In The Cups

March 28, 2025 Like 0 Laurel Walker

With kombucha gaining popularity, these spots prove that a quality brew doesn’t always have to be beer.

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Off Menu with La Mariposa

March 27, 2025 3 0 Florence McIntosh

It all started with a pair of shoes and a mother’s love. Sitting with Rene Cervantes, Jr., you can see the prideful smile glance across his face as he recalls how his parents, Rene and Maria Cervantes, began their American…

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Off Menu with El Rincón Argentino

March 26, 2025 Like 0 Mary-Beth Skylis

Food has been drawing communities together for centuries, weaving a tapestry of cultural identity, laughter and connection. Often described as a sort of “social lubricant,” food isn’t just nourishment, it’s a way of life. This reality is one of the…

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Off Menu with Gemini Boulder

February 21, 2025 1 0 Mary-Beth Skylis

Creativity is an essential but overlooked component of delicious food. While many chefs develop a culinary equation that results in a dish that falls into a classic category, others like Gemini’s Chef Brian Pierce take the cooking process a step…

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Pushing the Boundaries of the Humble Sandwich | Foodie

February 21, 2025 Like 0 Mary-Beth Skylis

I recently walked past a sandwich shop that displayed a whole range of delicacies in the window. There were three-story creations that were expectedly packed with ham, lettuce, and mayonnaise. There were croissants that had been sliced and stuffed with…