Recipes

When it comes to homesteading, ranching, and/or farming we often are dealing with animals that are much larger than ourselves. Whether it is horses, cattle, swine, or other livestock, in the grand scheme of things, we are the low man on the totem pole. We might be the ones running our operation, but that doesn’t mean these animals do not deserve our respect. In fact, its quite the contrary. Many of these animals that provide sustenance of meat, milk, and other food stores for us are dangerous livestock. I have been a part of a family hobby farm for over a...

  It doesn’t matter what the weather is like, there’s really no wrong time to enjoy a nourishing bowl of noodle soup! Today we take a look at two of the world’s most popular noodle and broth dishes: Japanese ramen and Vietnamese pho.  Both of these flavorful and comforting dishes are staples of Asian cuisine, but they have some notable differences. Read on to learn the ingredients, cooking methods, and key differences between these soups—and check out our recipe recommendations!    What is ramen? Ramen is a Japanese soup dish using noodles of the same name. Ramen noodles are made from...

Seasonal asparagus wrapped in pastry, baked and dunked in a za’atar-spiked dipWhen I was growing up in West Africa, my school lunch boxes were mostly prepared by my Lebanese teta (grandmother), whose love for meat-free, plant-based cooking was reflected in our daily meals. It is therefore only natural that I look to her for inspiration during my stint as a stand-in for Meera Sodha’s weekly column. Thin flatbreads stuffed with crunchy greens, gussied up with delicious, smooth, whipped labneh and dressed in homemade za’atar were a lunchtime staple in my schooldays, and asparagus, that glorious UK springtime green, makes an...

How do you eat a healthy plant-based diet? What nutrients are a concern for vegetarian and vegan diets? Are there certain foods you should avoid while eating an optimal diet? I get so many questions on how to eat vegan and vegetarian. I’m answering your top nutrition issues for plant-based diets.  Plant-based eating may be a more mainstream lifestyle choice today, but it still comes with a variety of concerns. With more than half of Americans open to eating more plant-based foods, there are more and more questions about this eating style. This interest has prompted a flood of plant-based...

Imagine spending your Saturday morning sitting on a flower-adorned patio, sipping a mimosa, eating a hearty meal and soaking in the view of an Alpine reservoir. For those who think that sounds like a good time, the people of Summit County agree. They voted Arapahoe Cafe & Pub as having the Best Brunch. Name and ownership have changed over the decades, but Arapahoe Cafe has been a staple for years with homemade food, like its signature smoked meat, and great service. “We try to provide a great dining experience, not just good food,” Co-owner Bonnie Lehman said. The cafe doesn’t...