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Crazy about Carlota

By CPC | May 1, 2025

Spring is here, and suddenly I can not get enough of fresh, light, bright flavors. In much the same way that I find myself opening the windows to enjoy the…

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In search of the best carrot cake

By CPC | Apr 1, 2025

My husband loves carrot cake. We have friends who also love it, so whenever we go out as couples, we split a piece of carrot cake in hopes of discovering…

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Captivating carrot cake

By CPC | Apr 1, 2025

When I moved to Castle Pines, I loved so many things. The mountain views, the attractive neighborhoods, friendly neighbors, and abundant sunshine were all reasons I could find to revel…

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Spring into spring with a touch of green

By CPC | Mar 1, 2025

In March, I believe that everyone is a little bit Irish. As far as I know, I have no ancestors from the Emerald Isle, but I love corned beef, soda…

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A grassroots group lifting up community

By CPC | Mar 1, 2025

Krista Simonson started a Facebook group in 2020 inviting 10 friends to share photos of restaurant food, which at that time was all take-out due to the pandemic. The next…

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Denver Restaurant Week March 7-16

By CPC | Feb 1, 2025

Save room for plenty of food in March. This year’s Denver Restaurant Week (DRW) is March 7-16. The annual event is now in its 21st year. The dining scene across…

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Super easy snack for the Super Bowl

By CPC | Feb 1, 2025

It is pretty easy for me to find reasons (some might even say excuses) to try out recipes for new treats. If the internet is to be believed, this month…

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Farewell party for former MiYO owners

By CPC | Feb 1, 2025

In January, more than 100 friends and loyal MiYO customers gathered to say goodbye to Gary and Donna Stern and to welcome new owners Janet Kweon and Hoon Jung. The…

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Soup’s on this new year

By CPC | Jan 1, 2025

I have decided to love January. It is a season of turning inward, a chance to reset and regain my focus. There’s something so refreshing about putting all the holiday…

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All about chocolate

By CPC | Dec 1, 2024

When purchasing chocolate for holiday recipes, there are many types to choose from. What differentiates semisweet from bittersweet? Why is white chocolate softer than milk chocolate? Is dark chocolate really…

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