Reasons Why Telluride Is A Secret Foodie Hot Spot
One journalist on a junket to Telluride was as snowed by the colorful stuff on her plate as she was by the white stuff on our mountain. This blog by Jennifer Kester of ForbesLife
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RE:treat, Off the Cuff: Vegan Chocolate Pudding
Every now and then, I see a vegan recipe that inspires and gets me thinking I could live a vegan lifestyle. I love the notion of veganism: no animal welfare issues or red meat hea
SMRC: As Good As the People Who Run It; How the Fling Helps
Double your giving! A local family foundation has gratiously challenged the nonprofit with a $20,000 match for the 2015 Chocolate Lover’s Fling. Scroll to bottom of post for li
How Much Do We Eat on Superbowl Sunday?
Super Bowl Sunday is all about consumption: we eat up Clydesdales and cuddly pups; gyrating half-time babes; oh yes, the machinations of two outstanding teams, the Seattle Seaha
Great Recipes to Jumpstart your Day
If you are reading this post in the morning, a cuppa and doughnut at your fingertips, you may want to check out this blog by Cole Mellino that appeared in EcoWatch. We’ve all he
Mediterranean Diet: Why It Makes Sense
We know all about it. Just shy of the stroke of midnight you added “dieting” to your list of New Year’s resolutions – before dashing to the ‘frig for just one mo
RE:Treat, Off the Cuff: Healthy Ski Snacks
Chicago native Lucy Perutz grew up skiing in Telluride with her parents on family ski vacations. Having very quickly realized she was way more Telluride than Second City, after
Cinnamon: Is It the New Tumeric?
Miracle food, including spices like tumeric. Claims abound. Some even verified. Found this compelling story in Eco Watch about cinnamon, coveted for its flavor yes – and al
The Day After: Thanksgiving Leftovers Recycled
The party’s over. But the leftovers from the banquet, which some argue are better than the main event, demand your attention. You could make soup, anything from turkey noodle to,
Thanksgiving: 21 Genius Recipes
Every week — often with your help — Food52’s Executive Editor Kristen Miglore is unearthing recipes that are nothing short of genius. Today: Add some geni
Re:treat!: Homemade Almond Milk
RE:treat! offers yoga-inspired lifestyle adventures in the mountains of Telluride, Colorado and beyond. The philosophy is simple: a yoga vacation should be satisfying at all l
Pumpkin Recipes for Halloween & Beyond
With all due respect to Starbucks et. al., aren’t we over pumpkin lattes by now? A favorite food writer and taste editor Alison Speigel from the Huffington Post, thinks so. An
Casserole Recipes Worth Giving a Second Chance
Leaves are falling with the temperatures. Winter is around the corner. And winter means comfort food: meat loaf, chile, roasts, mac and cheese – and casseroles. Casseroles? Reall
Becoming Local: The Telluride Difference
When I ride the Gondola into town, it’s only a matter of time before I’m identified as a “local.” Usually, it happens by the second tower. Then, the inevitable two ques
Tummy Troubles? Ayurveda Says to Stop Mixing These Foods
In an article in elephant journal, Julie Bernier, a hatha yoga teacher and Ayurveda Wellness Educator, questions the choices many make in combining various foods together and wo
Drink Boxed Wine
Brian Barrett, Editor in Chief, at Gizmondo offers up 8 very compelling reasons why, if you’re not already, you should be drinking boxed wine. Any possible objection you have to
10 Outstanding Texas Wines That Are A Good Value
From the Dallas News comes this article which outlines the 10 most outstanding Texas wine values. Revving up for Texas Wine Month in October, the wine panel looked for outstanding
Don’t Blame Big Food For Our Health Problems, Just Stop Buying Crap
Dr. Will Clower, an award-winning author, argues in this article in MindBodyGreen, that we shouldn’t blame big food for our health problems, we need to just stop buying cra
The Ten Best Delis in North America
Telluride has a great dining scene… but I do wish we had a traditional Jewish deli. There’s nothing like it. ShalomLife has put together their list of the top ten
Use the Oven to Make the Best Darned Italian American Red Sauce You’ve Ever Tasted
Here’s a recipe from J. Kenji López-Alt, the Managing Culinary Director of Serious Eats, that your absolutely going to want to have so you can make “The Best Darned I
Summer Sunday: Sutcliffe Vineyards
It’s not always easy to keep house guests happy in Telluride. Especially when they’ve been to our box canyon over a dozen times and are finding Bear Creek a little predictable.
The 6 Beers You Should Always Have in Your Fridge for Killer Pairings
Mike Reis, a Writer for Seriouseats.com and a Certified Cicerone (look it up!) working as Minister of Education for California-based distributor Lime Ventures, is more than happ