Sherried Cream Potatoes: A Culinary Embrace The aroma alone transports me back to crisp autumn days in Colorado. It was years ago, during a family road trip, that we stumbled upon a quaint little cafe nestled in Manitou Springs. The air was thick with the scent of woodsmoke and mountain air, but inside, the star … Read more
Pueblo Colorado Green Chile: A Taste of Home The scent alone transports me back to my childhood. I remember standing on a small stool in my grandmother’s kitchen, the air thick with the smoky perfume of roasted green chiles. She’d hum a gentle tune as she carefully peeled the blistered skins, her hands moving with … Read more
Colorado Pork Green Chili: A Taste of Home The first time I tasted real green chili, I was maybe seven years old, standing on tiptoes next to my abuela’s enormous stockpot. The aroma alone – smoky, earthy, and a little bit spicy – was intoxicating. Steam billowed around her face as she stirred, a mischievous … Read more
Colorado Green Chili, Slow Cooker: A Taste of Home, Wherever You Are The scent of roasting chilies always takes me back. It’s more than just an aroma; it’s a vibrant tapestry woven with memories of fall festivals in Colorado, the crisp mountain air, and the warmth of family gatherings huddled around crackling fireplaces. Even now, … Read more
Chris’s Pueblo Green Chili Sauce: A Taste of Southern Colorado The first time I had true green chili, I wasn’t in a fancy restaurant or a trendy food truck. I was at a family reunion in Pueblo, Colorado, the air thick with the scent of roasting peppers and the sound of laughter. My aunt, a … Read more
Rocky Mountain Oysters: A Culinary Adventure The first time I encountered Rocky Mountain Oysters, I was a wide-eyed culinary student interning at a small, family-run restaurant in Denver. Chef Earl, a gruff but kind man with a twinkle in his eye, simply winked and said, “Tonight, you’re learning something they don’t teach you in fancy … Read more