A few weeks ago, I attended a fundraiser for Sowing Seeds, an educational project started by Chef Kelly Liken here in Eagle County to teach kids how to grow food while learning about nutrition. Taking place in local schools, the veggies grown by the kids in the greenhouse are used in the cafeteria and scraps are … Continue reading
Like the more than 11.7 million users on Pinterest, I often pin pictures of craft ideas. While I have the best of intentions, I rarely (okay, never) actually follow the “simple” instructions to make Anthropologie-inspired scarves, construct cute tote bags without sewing a stitch, or compile collages of gorgeous black and white photos. Until now. … Continue reading
It’s no secret: I’m addicted to travel porn. Every day I get emails regaling the virtues of another exotic location or a brand new hotel. My inbox bulges (virtually, of course) with flash sales, newsletters and updates, brimming with tempting photography and shocking deals. Of course, if you have a bit of flexibility in your … Continue reading
The name grabbed me first: Yak and Yeti conjured images of Tibet and the Himalayas and I’m a sucker for alliteration. The “Brewbpub” part clinched the deal. Located in a “haunted” Victorian mansion, Yak and Yeti retains the feel of an old house, but is lacking a bit in atmosphere. The decor is jumbled and … Continue reading
I do apologize for the lapse in posting, but I’ve been going nonstop for the past few weeks. On the bright side, a trip to Florida and then New York City has provided fodder for forthcoming posts. First up, a guest post on an excellent site for travel, beverages and a sweet VW van named … Continue reading
Even though I’m living in a high-altitude town where the growing season is shorter than the latest celebrity marriage, there is no shortage of farmers’ markets. Starting on Friday, if you’re in Summit County, you can attend Dillon’s market; Minturn and Edwards hold theirs on Saturdays; Vail’s market, hailed as the largest in the state, … Continue reading
One experience that has been on my “life list” for as long as I can remember is getting to hold/pet/play with a big cat, preferably a lion or tiger cub (I don’ t know that playing with an adult lion is a good thing to strive for. It’d probably be the last thing I accomplish … Continue reading
Katie on the Map 