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Culinary Corner

The wonders of watermelon

By CPC | Jun 27, 2025

Watermelon is a refreshing part of summer meals and is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which help protect cells and DNA from damage and reduce inflammation. They support eye…

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Declare independence from ice cream makers

By CPC | Jun 27, 2025

If I was, for some odd reason, ever forced to choose just one indulgence food to enjoy for the rest of my life, it would be ice cream. Like, I…

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A Celebration of celery

By CPC | May 28, 2025

  Celery. Typically, I would say that it’s a vegetable I rarely even think about, much less crave, but on a recent trip to Charleston, South Carolina, I had a…

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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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