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An exciting new energy for the historic community.
xciting things are happening in Olde Town Arvada, including the RTD Gold Line opening in 2016, and RE/MAX Alliance is joining in on the excitement! With 70+ agents already working out of the Arvada office on Ward Road, RE/MAX Alliance will be opening a second Arvada office on Grandview Avenue in Olde Town Arvada. This second Arvada office will also be the 21st location for RE/MAX Alliance along the Front Range.
ensure that real estate advice is easy to seek out for prospective home buyers and sellers.
Phil Shell, the Managing Broker for the RE/MAX Alliance Arvada office, describes the new office as “modern and energetic”, and says that the new office offers “a lifestyle option for brokers of RE/MAX Alliance who desire the exciting upcoming Olde Town vibe!”.
To keep up with what’s going on in Olde Town Arvada, follow the Historic Olde Town Arvada Association online at OldeTownArvada.org. The Association exists to not only promote Olde Town, but also to serve area residents and businesses, as well as visitors. If this is something that sounds like something you’d be a part of, you can volunteer to be a part of the Historic Olde Town Arvada Association by contacting them at 303-420-6100 for more information!
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BRUCE GUESWEL The Unconventional Artist
A third generation Coloradan, Bruce Gueswel’s ancestors came to Larimer County in covered wagons. Originally from Fort Collins, he now calls Loveland his home, where he lives with wife Cyndi and their two dogs, Enkidu and Jack. BY KIMBA ORR
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aze through the windows of Bruce Gueswel’s Loveland studio and you will not find the traditional sculpture of birds or bronze statues of bears and human forms. What you will see is some of artist Gueswel’s non-typical work, like Shadow Leverage, a figurative sculpture and negative space piece. Hoo Doo is another sculptural installation of a crouching man, made by the placement of sandstone and steel. Interested in art for as long as he can remember, Bruce was always creating things. While other kids were making snowmen, Bruce was making dinosaurs with icicles for tusks. In 5th grade he structured FALL 2015
a model of the Santa Maria out of legos for a class project. When his grandomother gave him a book of cardboard buildings to punch out and put together, he finished them and went on to sketch and build his own cut-outs. While taking undergraduate art classes at CSU, Bruce became greatly influenced by his professor John Berlund. Known for his fragmented approaches to the figure, Professor Berlund made sure Bruce realized how important it was to firstly learn the classical studio drawing and modeling methods for his artistic explorations. These techniques are ones Gueswel still puts into use all the time, as many of his sculptures are life-size.
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Like anything worth waiting for, Bruce’s career took time and patience. Early on Bruce was offered a big job for a real estate developer; allowing him the opportunity to express and create what he knew through abstraction and realism. When the job ended due to the savings and loan crisis of the 80’s, Bruce had created an impressive collection of art that would continue on as part of the artistic landscape. Gueswel then moved to Loveland, where he worked for 8 years as a pourer, chaser and welder of monuments. He found himself working with people who had no art background or any true passion for it. They were turning out statues of bears, cowboys and Indians by the dozens only to put them on the foundry shelves. Although “underwhelmed by it all”, he did take away valuable knowledge of bronze assembly, which he used when invited to do a oneman show at the Wyoming state museum in Cheyenne in 1994. His show of 13 goddesses, all cast from the same mold, all having different artistic styles, media and patinas was titled Reliquaries For Our Sacred Feminine. The Loveland Art Museum asked 100 local artists including Bruce, to create a Bruce has traveled all over Picasso inspired piece that the world but many of his pieces are inspired by his favorite period: the Mayan.
would accompany original Picasso works to be shown. The museum purchased Bruce’s original creation and displays it proudly. The lobby of Thornton’s city building is also home to a stained glass sculpture by Gueswel. A personal favorite that now resides in a private home is an organic piece that plays on the double meaning of Mother Earth. The surfaces of a magnificent globe are all made of natural materials while a figure of a woman is housed inside. Bruce enjoys working with natural materials to create his sculptures, and has been known to pick up rocks and other material from the road side for his work. He uses iron, glass, concrete, wood, terra cotta, bronze and other materials. Over the years Bruce has proven to have unconventional art appeal, often following his instincts rather than the trending crowd. With his commercial business on the rise, Gueswel has had little time to create any recent personal sculptures. Bruce and three full time employees spend time on projects for the Which Wich sandwich chain, Loveland Aleworks and Chipotle Mexican Grills. The crew just finished a big project for the Garden Juicery in Fort Collins. Bruce’s commercial history started when Steve Ells, founder of Chipotle Mexican Grill and a close friend of Bruces’ wife Cyndi, asked Bruce to help make some chairs for the first Chipotle in Denver. As they were working on furniture Steve asked Bruce if he could make something of all the scraps lying around, including galvanized steel, birch plywood and pieces of aluminum. A few days later Bruce brought back a piece he created, inspired by the Mayan glyphs and the “rest is history”. Steve hired him to make the decor for his Chipotle restaurants across the country. When people started copying the decor, they decided to make a new, modern design. Today Bruce and his crew make a white square wall design with Mayan glyphs for each of the mexican grills. In surveying Gueswel’s truly unique work, it is clear that Bruce’s unintentional and authentic approach has been the right path all along. > VIEW MORE OF BRUCE’S WORK IN OUR OUT&ABOUT GALLERY | PG. 57 7
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AN IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION OF BOOKS, MUSIC, MOVIES AND GAMING PRODUCTS ENSURE YOU WILL TAKE HOME THAT HARD-TO-FIND CLASSIC.
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lack and Read, at 4355 Wadsworth Blvd specializes in new and used books, music, gaming products, and movies. Their inventory changes daily, so if you don’t find
what you are looking for this visit, chances are it will be there next time you stop in. Black and Read has been the favorite indie music shop in town for over 17 years. Are you looking for vinyls, CD’s, cassettes, or other hard to find items? You can probably find them here. If you are looking for books they have thousands of half price or lower used books and competively priced rare books, with a nice selection of fiction and non-fiction. Don’t forget about their endless amount of new and used games. If you are tired of your collection bring it in to Black and Read. They will buy used items for cash or store credit. Don’t miss out on a good bargain or a good hunt!
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TWO RIVERS CRAFT COFFEE Start the day with a jolt of caffeine from Two Rivers Craft Coffee Company on 77th and Wadsworth. The entire experience of Two Rivers feels like fine dining for coffee connoisseurs. You may even notice the sharply dressed baristas thru your morning haze. FALL 2015
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FALL 2015 Publishing Director Casey Orr Creative Director Kaley Rhodes Editorial Kelsey Sindorf, Kimba Orr, Allison Orr Photography Kimba Orr Advertising Sales Tim Ingle Contacts: Advertising Information Tim@LivingInDenver.co Ph: 303-955-5036 ADVERTISING General Inquiries Contact@MyPelicanMagazine.com More Information About Pelican Publications: Magazine Publishing & Marketing Consulting Pelican distributes LIVING IN DENVER magazines to Denver NEWCOMERS through real estate agents, chambers of commerce and www.LivingInDenver.co. Pelican distributes WILDLIFE magazines to WILDLIFE ENTHUSIASTS in Kansas through email subscribers, local businesses and www.MWMKS.com. Office 7550 W Yale Ave, Suite A-100 Denver, CO 80227 www.MyPelicanMagazine.com © 2015 Pelican Publications, All rights reserved.
CONTENTS OUT&ABOUT Local Pursuits Show & Tell Get Outdoors! Cheers! The Good Life Shop Talk
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FASHION Splurge Vs. Save
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FOOD, ETC. End Of Summer Bounty
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WELCOME HOME The 6 Steps To Buying A Home Invest In A Real Estate Broker The Art Of House Hunting
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ARVADA
Show & TELL By Clive Custer
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iving in Southern California during the 1940’s and building a hot rod out of a 1936 Ford Sedan, I fancifully developed a love of old classic cars. I bought a black 1925 Auburn limousine for $18.00 that my buddies and I drove to football games, dressing like gangsters and carrying beer and wine past the security guards hidden in a violin case. I recall finding a magnificent old 1915 Renault taxi cab in the back of a garage and begging my Dad to loan me the $80.00 for the owner who wanted to sell it. My Dad thought I was crazy and refused to loan me the money. In another instance, I tried to buy a beautiful Pierce Arrow Limousine, but the owner wanted more than I could afford and took it out to his ranch where he cut off the rear end and used the magnificent old car as a pickup truck, an occurrence that was quite common in the old days. Years later, when driving through the Colorado countryside, my wife, Barbara, said, “Look! There’s a 1946 Ford club coupe like I had in high school.” The car
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was sitting in the front of a farm with a For Sale sign on it. I paid $400.00 for it and drove it home, where my son and I restored it in the street. This was the first car of my collection. It still sits among the more exceptional additions that came through the years. After the Dirk Pitt books became bestsellers, I could afford to buy the more exotic examples of classic autos. I purchased a 1955 Rolls Royce that my wife liked because it was new the year we were married. Then came a 1926 Hispano Suiza cabriolet that I bought at my first classic car auction after I had three martinis. As more cars were added I had to buy a warehouse. One side holds the classics while the other displays fifties convertibles. When I was saddened by not being able to buy the beautiful Pierce Arrow and saving it from mutilation, I never dreamed that one day I would own over 100 exotic cars just like it, and saved fifty by having them restored to the condition they were in when sitting on the dealership floor. Someday they’ll be looked upon as mechanical masterworks of art and receive the admiration that is given to the Van Goghs and Rembrandts.
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MONTHS AHEAD
READY FOR FALL
LABOR DAY Monday, 09/07/15 Always celebrated on the first Monday in September, Labor Day is dedicated to those who work to make our country strong and prosperous. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the first Labor Day was celebrated in New York City on Tuesday, September 5th, 1882. In 1884 the first Monday of September was selected as the official date of the holiday as we know it today.
REMEMBER THE FALLEN Friday, 09/11/15 Take time to remember the 2,977 people who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attacks.
OCTOBER
Clean outdoor furniture with mild detergent and oil wood furniture before storing for winter. Check and restock winter emergency kits for all vehicles. Check yard for barespots and apply grass seed where needed. Replace summer bedding with flannel sheets and winter duvets.
>> Pumpkins were once believed to remove freckles and cure snake bites. >> The weather affects tree foliage color. The temperature and cloud cover will make a big difference in a tree’s red colors from one year to the next.
Fire up the heater or fireplace to ensure they are propertyly working.
>> It takes nearly 36 apples to make one gallon of apple cider!
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
SHOPPING TRADITIONS Will you wake up before dawn to catch the crazy deals and peoplepushing? Or will you sleep in and support your local small business on Small Business Saturday, November 28th?
HALLOWEEN Saturday, 10/31/15
NOVEMBER DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS Sunday, 11/01/15 Set your clocks back 1 hour
TIDY UP Freshen up spaces before friends and family begin arriving for the holiday season: Drain water from any outdoor hydrants or hoses and have sprinkler systems serviced for winter.
Check closets for unwanted clothing or coats and donate to your local charity.
Ensure a safe and fun Halloween with these tips: Avoid the mess of carving pumpkins by painting on faces and decorative designs. VETERAN’S DAY Tuesday, 11/10/15
Chop up carved pumpkins and add to compost; layer compost over cut back perennials to protect from cold weather. Wash and iron all holiday linens; clean the cabinets and throw out expired spices; clean and reorganize your refrigerator; clean all oven spills and stains.
Replace porch lights with colored light bulbs for a spooky glow! Purchase glow sticks for kids to wear while trick-ortreating, or add reflective material to costumes.
>> The fall season is when animals prepare for hibernation; eating more than normal so they can store enough body fat to live through the winter.
Throw pet collars and leashes in the wash to remove seasonal allergens and odors.
COLUMBUS DAY Monday, 10/12/15
Try on costumes early to ensure a proper fit; tripping on an ill-fitting costume can be dangerous!
FUN FALL FACTS
>> Those who celebrated Halloween last year spent $6.9 billion on candy, costumes and decorations - nearly 600 million pounds of candy!
NATIONAL POETRY DAY Thursday, 10/01/15
A SEASON FOR SPOOKING
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Fall Add these reminders to your seasonal to-do list: Winterize rose bushes by pruning to a height of 3 feet.
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THANKSGIVING Thursday, 11/26/15
Replace bedding and towels for any holiday house guests.
A “Harvest Moon” is the full moon. Before artificial light, the full moon was essential for a farmer’s successful harvest. FALL 2015
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OUT&ABOUT GET OUTDOORS!
Capture the Beauty of
FALL
COLORADO IS ONE OF THE TOP LOCATIONS FOR FALL FOLIAGE AND A FAVORITE AMONG PHOTOGRAPHERS. WITH A VARIETY OF SPECTACULAR VISTAS, YOU DON’T HAVE TO VENTURE FAR FROM HOME TO FIND INSPIRING FALL COLOR IMAGES. CONSIDER THESE TIPS AS YOU MAKE YOUR WAY THROUGH THE VIBRANT LANDSCAPES THIS SEASON. A U T U M N B O K E H | If you have a fast lens, autumn is the perfect time to use that wide aperture and create some outstanding bokeh images. You can photograph bokeh in practically any situation, but autumn is unique – the colorful leaves can create a mosaic of shapes and tones, and they also make a fantastic backdrop for an outdoor portrait session. C H A N G E Y O U R P E R S P E C T I V E | Sometimes the simplest way to improve your autumn photography is the most successful. Changing your vantage point from eye-level to up high or down low can provide a unique perspective that many do not expect. H I J A C K S O M E F O L I A G E | One of the great aspects of autumn is that you can take the foliage wherever you go – or at least a small part of it. By positioning a leaf or two in a unique way, you can completely transform an otherwise bland composition by offering a strong focal point – this works especially well with wide angle lenses. S L O W D O W N Y O U R S H U T T E R | The colors of autumn provide a wonderful opportunity to get creative with your camera. By using a slow shutter speed, you can capture movement in a surreal and powerful way. Falling leaves or branches of color swaying in the wind are both excellent opportunities to use a slow shutter speed to get a bit artistic with autumn – and don’t forget about moving water.
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G O T H E R E | Part of the San Juan Skyway, Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway 550 winds through narrow canyons and open valleys, overlooks spectacular 14,000-foot peaks, and is speckled with historic mining sites and towns. Owl Creek Pass in Uncompahgre National Forest is a remote, ruggest mountain pass above 10,000 feet in the shadow of 13,000-foot peaks in the Cimarron Range region of southwestern Colorado.
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OUT&ABOUT GET OUTDOORS! The corn maze is divided into two phases, challenging and thrilling those seeking to find the one and only exit from the twists and turns of golden corn maze stalks. Not only can you pit your wits solving the corn maze; there are several courtyard activities to choose from too. Young and old alike enjoy a ride on the ATV mini rollercoaster barrel train!
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he Fritzler Corn Maze is located at 20861 County Road 33, just seven miles from Greeley in Lasalle, Colorado. The Fritzler Corn Maze opens on their 2015 season on September 19th and ends the season on October 31st. This maze is perfect for anyone looking for a challenge! The maze is divided into two phases and has only one
exit for those who dare to try. Helicopter rides are also offered to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the intricately designed corn maze. Other activities at Fritzler Corn Maze include an Alcorntraz Paint Ball Adventure, interactive Ghost Haunt, Scream Acres, pumpkin cannons, go-carts, pig races and of course, the corn maze and family maze!
LOVELAND
OSBORN FARM PUMPKIN PATCH Osborn Farm was established when W.B. Osborn and his family arrived in the Big Thompson Valley on New Years Day, 1861. For over 30 years the farm has been open to the public in the month of October for families to roam the fields with wheelbarrows looking for the perfect pumpkin. Today, parents that visited as kids bring their own and start new fall traditions. 1230 S. Boise Ave.
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FORT COLLINS
FALL BREWS Venture to the New Belgium Brewery at 500 Linden Street to celebrate favorite seasonal flavors that are back at the Fort Collins brewery. Any reason is a good one to get away on a minivacation into the world of brewing. Tours are open to people of all ages and provide a taste of the latest creations at New Belgium Brewery.
COOL WEATHER ANNUALS MANY ANNUALS LOVE COOLER WEATHER AND WILL PROVIDE BRILLANT COLOR LONG AFTER YOUR SUMMER BLOOMS HAVE VANISHED. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL GREENHOUSE FOR CHOICES OR ADD SOME OF THESE TO YOUR FALL PLANTINGS: FLOWERING CABBAGE | FLOWERING KALE | ANNUAL GRASSES | SAGES | FLAXES | PANSIES | CREEPING WIREVINE | NEW ZEALAND FLAX
FALL Perennials When your summer flowers begin looking tired after a long season of color and blooms, start fresh with deep fall colors in your perennial garden. If you have a perennial garden, you know that the best ones have something blooming continually. Fall perennials have all season to get established and provide hardy, strong plants. Be sure to plant them early in the season so they have time to get established. BLACK-EYED SUSAN is one of the most popular wildflowers grown and are native to North America. They are a member of the sunflower family.
The ASTER blooms from late summer through fall. It is a daisy-like flower and will bring a pop of color just when the summer flowers are fading. Depending on the type they will grow from 8 inches to 8 feet tall.
CONEFLOWERS are a bright perennial that blooms from late summer through fall. They are great for cut flowers and also need to have the dead blooms cut off to encourage additional blooms. CANNAS have a great palmlooking foliage and will grow from 3 to 6 feet tall. Cannas will bloom until the first frost. To encourage blooming all season you will want to take off the dead blossoms. They make a great backdrop for your garden.
SHASTA DAISIES are a classic perennial that bloom from late summer through fall. They look like the roadside daisies but with bigger blooms and will grow to be 2 to 3 feet tall.
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Toast To The
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An artistic street view of toast; our favorite neighborhood liquor stop. Don’t let the small size fool you: what they lack in space they make up for big in selection, quality and customer service. A place where they will remember your name and what you like? Cheers! Visit them at 3828 W 23rd Avenue.
ADULT BEVERAGES TO GET YOU THROUGH CHILLY EVENINGS ON THE FRONT RANGE. DRUNKIN’ PUMPKIN 1 C. brewed coffee 1 Tbsp sugar 1/8 tsp cinnamon 2 Tbsp pumpkin pie vodka 1/4 C. Rumchata liquor 1/4 C. milk Mix sugar & cinnamon into hot coffee & dissolve. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Serve warm or over ice.
CARAMEL APPLE HOT TODDY 1 1/2 C. caramel vodka 1/4 - 1/2 C. bourbon 1/2 gallon apple cider 2-3 cinnamon sticks Combine all ingredients in stove-top pan; slowly heat over medium until you are ready to serve.
FALL BEER COCKTAIL Candied walnuts, crushed (optional) 1/2 oz. honey whiskey (Wild Turkey American Honey) 4 oz. pumpkin ale 4 oz. Angry Orchard Apple Ginger Cider Rim a beer goblet with crushed candied walnuts; add ice and the remaining ingredients.
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HOT APPLE CIDER 2 quarts apple cider 1/2 C. orange juice 1 C. high proof bourbon 2 Tbsp sugar 2 tsp whole cloves 1 tsp nutmeg 4 cinnamon sticks
BLIZZARD COCKTAIL 1 1/2 oz. Irish Whiskey or rum 1/2 oz. Irish Cream liquer hot coffee dollop of Grand Marnier whipped cream In a coffee mug add the whiskey or rum, hazelnut liquer, irish cream and stir. Add coffee and top with whipped cream.
Mix all ingredients together in a large pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain, stir in bourbon and pour into mugs. Garnish with additional cinnamon sticks and an orange slice.
1 C. heavy cream, whipped 1 oz. orange liquer such as Grand Marnier In a small bowl, stir together and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
HOT BUTTERED RUM
PEPPERMINT PATTY
1 lb. unsalted butter 1 lb. brown sugar 1 quart heavy whipping cream 1 tsp nutmeg 2 tsp cinnamon 1 quart dark rum 1/2 gallon boiling water In a saucepan melt butter, add brown sugar and powdered sugar, whisking until syruplike. Let cool then whisk in heavy cream. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg until well blended. Refrigerate a few hours. Using a large mug, add 6-8 ounces of the creamy buter mixture and top it with 2 or 3 shots of rum. Pour in 1 cup of hot water.
Hot chocolate Peppermint schnapps or Creme de Menthe You will need milk and hot chocolate mix plus your liquer of choice. You can also use your own homemade hot chocolate recipe, in which case you wouldn’t need the extra milk. Heat milk, add powdered cocoa mix, peppermint schnapps or creme de menthe, stir and top with whipped cream.
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A small 2010 study found that regular yoga practice may reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammation, which can be triggered by stress, can worsen allergy attacks. These three moves will help you find relief.
yoga for allergies ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING: A 2008 study found that alternate nostril breathing—one of the most common breathing exercises in yoga—can increase your body’s relaxation response. Try it: Cover your right nostril and inhale through your left for a count of ten. Hold your breath for five seconds. Then cover your left nostril and exhale through your right for a count of ten. Inhale through your right nostril and hold for five seconds. Cover your right nostril again and exhale through your left. Do three more rounds. DOWNWARD FACING DOG: Already stuffed up? This position might feel like you’re putting more pressure on your sinuses, but the release you feel when you stand up actually helps trapped mucus drain from your nasal passages. Try it: Start on all fours with your hands directly beneath your shoul-
INCREDIBLE INTERIORS
ANDREA SCHUMACHER INTERIORS When in need of some tender-loving-care for that difficult space in your home, you can’t go wrong with a visit to ASI. Andrea started the company in 1999 and holds a bachelors degree in interior design from the F.I.D.E.R. accredited Colorado State University. She also earned a certificate in Universal Design from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University and has furthered her design studies with courses toward a Masters in Architecture at the University of Colorado. She is an ASID allied member and has experience in a variety of aspects and disciplines of architecture and interiors. Her experience ranges from both commercial and residential spaces, as well as set design for television at ‘Days of Our Lives’ and Columbia Pictures. FALL 2015
ders. Raise your bottom, straighten your legs (it’s okay to have slightly bent knees), and press your hands and feet firmly into the floor. Inhale and exhale for a count of five. Repeat five times. Then, walk your hands in close to your feet and slowly return to standing. SUPPORTED BACKBENDS: When you have allergies, the muscles between your ribs may get exhausted from pushing air past blocked nasal passages, which can lead to more painful wheezing, backbends can soothe these muscles. Try it: Lie on your back with your feet flat on the ground and pulled in close to your bottom. Starting with your tailbone, slowly lift your back. When your back is completely off the floor, slide three stacked pillows under your lower back. Relax your shoulder blades down to the floor so your chest remains propped up. Hold for two minutes.
A bold yet comfortable space designed by Andrea Shumacher Interiors showcases the laid back Colorado lifestyle with a bit of modern flair. Color and pattern blend seamlessly with the natural elements of stone and wood beams.
303.458.6462; 2406 W. 32nd Ave, Suite D; andreaschumacherinteriors.com
OUT&ABOUT SHOP TALK DRAGONFLY BOUTIQUE IS YOUR ONE-STOP FASHION SHOP FOR EVERYTHING FALL; FASHION, CANDLES, ACCESSORIES AND MORE. STOP BY AT 3615 WEST 32ND AVENUE IN THE HIGHLANDS SHOPPING DISTRICT. FOLLOW THE STORE ON INSTAGRAM AND KEEP UP WITH NEW ARRIVALS, INSPIRING OUTFIT IDEAS AND SALE ITEMS. @DRAGONFLYAPPAREL
LOCALLY MADE, WITH LOVE
@woolywaxcandles Hand mixed and poured with the highest quality ingredients like natural soy wax and fragrant essential oils, each Wooly Wax candle is locally made with lots of Colorado love. Hurry and pick up one of these wonderful fall scents to put you in the seasonal mood. Bergamot | Verbana offers cool, crisp citrus tones of or-
ange, lemon and lemongrass. Orange | Juniper is a fresh fall scent with rich pine tones and light citrus. Belli Bamboo is another personal favorite: this clean scent would be perfectly relaxing on a crisp fall morning!
FALL HANDBAGS
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JACKET OBSESSION BACK IN BLACK: This favorite Gro A’ Live moto is turning heads in grey and is now available in black! Pick up this fall staple before it races out the door for good!
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FASHION SPLURGE VS. SAVE Fall is known in fashion as “the investment season” with high priced denim, cashmere knits and luxe leathers hitting the market. These pricey items can start to add up but if you shop smart and invest in the classics then you can save elsewhere when shopping for the season’s more trendy items!
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Classic closet staples that you’ll wear for seasons to come. Spend a little more on higher quality items that are going to stand the test of time. They’re called classics for a reason!
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WOMEN’S FALL SPLURGE SELECTIONS: [1] Jardin Des Orangers Cashmere Sweater Dress, $607.00, mytheresa.com; [2] Moncler Tib Down Puffer Vest, $355.00, bergdorfgoodman.com; [3] Skyline Straight Leg, $169.00-$199.00, paige.com; [4] Mint & Rose Milo Leather Bucket Bag, $250.00, calypsostbarth. com; [5] Hobbs Imani Biker Jacket, $440.00, johnlewis.com; [6] Portolano Quilted Leather Gloves, $90.00, lastcall.com FALL 2015
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4 WOMEN’S FALL SAVE SELECTIONS: [1] Navy Long Sleeved Plaid Shirt Dress, $20.00, romwe.com; [2] Mid-Length Faux Fur Vest, $42.00, chicwish.com; [3] Geo Pattern Fringe Cardigan, $35.00, oasap.com; [4] Cape Sleeve Coat, $46.00, yoins.com; [5] Aldo Lampley Ankle Boot, $132.00, heels.com; [6] Paula Bianco Frayed Infinity Scarf, $55.00, bluefly.com
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FOOD, ETC.
HOT! HOT! HOT!
FEAST YOUR EYES
From top: The trademark HOT above the kitchen was once part of a HOTEL sign; fresh fare artistically prepared and presented; the red glow cast ambience over a cocktail and menu.
The atmosphere at Central Bistro & Bar will pull you in first. A modern, clean and sleek style that is comfortable, not cold, thanks in part to the red glow of the massive letters H-O-T above the kitchen. If you arrive early or are waiting on your party the bar is small and chic and serving up some of the best cocktails in the city - try a star power or tejon. Fresh, eclectic ingredients combine with creative preparation and result in flavors so rich and savory that we were nearly giddy with satisfaction. Our table sampled small plates like fried pickles, wisconsin cheese curds and crab mac & cheese, leaving no crumbs for the hungry and nearly a clean plate for those washing dishes. The dishes, inspired and
very clever but also deeply nourishing and satisfying were seasoned and presented beautifully. The staff, so helpful and friendly, pampered us with attentive service and extensive knowledge of the menu. Everything suggested was spot on, and we left feeling that we added a new friend to our foodie four-some. Stop in for a quick bite and glass of wine or plan a sit down dinner with friends. If you are looking for a night out, to be spoiled with service and food in a relaxing and intimate atmosphere: look no further and make your reservations at Central Bistro & Bar. 1691 Central Street, centralbistrobar.com.
MORRISON
FALL Flights Travel West to Morrison and stop by the tiny Flights Wine Bar, where the staff is incredibly helpful in choosing flights of wine based on your likes and dislikes. Choose from their menu of freshly prepared items like the hummus and cheese pairings. Get comfortable in an oversized chair by the fire, enjoying big flavors and exquisite wines in the cozy setting of a small mountain town.
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From left: Pinot Noir and empty cheese plates; meats, cheeses and a hummus trio
FOOD, ETC.
End Of Summer
BOUNTY
With the last of summer fruits and vegetables harvested, chances are you have an abundance of several things, including zuchini and corn. Savor your end-of-season crop with these fresh recipes.
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Zucchini
BREAD 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. nutmeg 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 3 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup water 2 cups grated zuchini 1 tsp. lemon juice
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2 In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, nutemg, baking soda, cinnamon and sugar. 3 In a separate bowl, combine oil, eggs, water, zucchini and lemon juice. Mix wet ingredients into dry, add nuts and fold in. 4 Bake in 2 standard loaf pans, sprayed with nonstick spray, for 1 hour, or until a tester comes out clean. Alternately, bake in 5 mini loaf pans for about 45 minutes.
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Zucchini
CRISPS 2 large zuchini 1 sleeve saltine crackers 1/3 cup flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk
1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2 Whisk together eggs and milk in a bowl and set aside 3 Pulse the saltine crackers in a food processor until finely ground, add in flour and salt & pepper. Transfer to a large plastic baggie. 4 Slice the zucchini 1/4� thick, dip into egg mixture and then into cracker mixture (you can do several at one time) shake off the excess breading and place in a single layer on a greased cookie sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes until brown and crisp. Alternately, you can fry these in 1� oil over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes.
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LASAGNA 3 large zucchini, about 1 foot long 1 lb lean ground beef 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 bay leaves 1 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1 cup ricotta cheese 3 cups low fat mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded garnish with basil or parsley
1 Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for a couple minutes until soft. Add garlic and ground beef, breaking the beef with a wooden spoon. 2 Cook until meat is no longer pink. Add bay leaves, oregano, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for a couple more minutes and add crushed tomatoes; stir and simmer 10-15 minutes. 3 Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 4 Slice zucchini in thin, long strips (the best way is to use a mandolin) Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray. For the base of the lasagna start with a layer of zucchini slices. Top with a third of mozzarella and then a layer of mushroom slices. Next add a layer of the meat sauce, followed by dollops of ricotta cheese. Sprinkle with another third of cheese. Repeat the layers, (3) and end with mozzarella. 5 Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly. 6 Garnish with basil or parsley and serve.
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Chocolate Zucchini
CAKE FROSTING
with Cream Cheese 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup oil 1/4 cup butter 2 eggs 3/4 cup sour cream 1 tsp. vanilla 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2 cups zucchini, shredded (generous cups!) 1/2 cup chocolate chips frosting: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 Tbsp butter, softened 1 tsp. vanilla 3 cups powdered sugar (or to taste)
1 Cream together sugar, oil and butter. 2 Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla. 3 Sift dry ingredients and add to wet - batter will be really thick, moisture from the zucchini will come out while cooking. 4 Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips. 5 Spread into greased 9x13 pan and bake at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes. 6 Cool completely and frost. 7 Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, beat in vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth (add sugar in 1/2 cup increments) 8 Refrigerate until serving.
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FRESH CORN RECIPES SLOW COOKER CREAMED CORN (serves 8) 3 LBS FRESH CORN, CUT FROM THE COB 1 CUP MILK 1 TBSP SUGAR 1/8 TSP. SALT 8 OZ. CUBED CREAM CHEESE 1/2 CUP UNSALTED BUTTER Place corn in slow cooker; stir in milk, sugar and salt. Place cubed cream cheese and sliced butter on top, do not stir. Cover and cook on high 2-3 hours. Stir well, cover and cook 15 minutes more.
QUICK CORN SALSA (serves 4-6) 1 CUP FRESH CORN, COOKED & CUT FROM THE COB 2 AVOCADOS, PEELED & DICED 1 SMALL ONION, DICED 2 LIMES 2 TOMATOES, CHOPPED 1 1/2 CUPS BLACK BEANS, DRAINED & RINSED 1 CLOVE GARLIC, FINELY CHOPPED SALT & PEPPER TO TASTE Combine corn, avocado, onion, tomato, beans and garlic, Squeeze limes over, stir to combine, season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve with corn chips.
MEXICAN CORN DIP (serves 4-6) 4 EARS FRESH CORN, COOKED & CUT FROM THE COB 1/2 RED BELL PEPPER, SEEDED AND DICED 1 SMALL CAN GREEN CHILIES 1 CAN (14.5 OZ) BLACK BEANS, DRAINED & RINSED 1/2 CUP MAYONNAISE 1/2 CUP SOUR CREAM 1 TSP. ONION POWDER 1 1/2 CUPS CHEDDAR CHEESE, SHREDDED
Mix the corn, pepper, green chilies and beans together in a bowl. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise and sour cream, add onion powder and stir to blend. Pour over salad, mix, add cheese and stir once again. Chill for at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve with corn chips.
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FALL CORN CASSEROLE (serves 4-6) 1 1/2 CUPS FRESH CORN CUT FROM THE COB 1 CAN (14.5 OZ) CREAMED CORN 1 CUP SOUR CREAM 1 STICK UNSALTED BUTTER 1 BOX JIFFY CORN BREAD MIX Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a 2 quart baking dish. Bake 45 minutes, uncovered.
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‘TIS THE SEASON FOR TAILGATING
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FALL + FOOTBALL + TAILGATE
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veryone loves the tradition of tailgating: the game atmosphere, hanging out with family, friends and of course, the food! If you’re planning on hosting or attending any tailgate parties this season, you will want to have lots of chips, dips, brats and brownies, and plenty of ice cold beverages for your football enthusiasts! Overwhelmed by where to start? The first key to a memorable tailgate is organization! There is nothing worse than eating baked beans with your fingers because you forgot the silverware! Take the time to make lists of what you will need and ask each person coming to bring an item. Discuss what they will bring and write it down so you can avoid the dreaded four bags of buns and no brats!
Step One: Decide what kind of food you will be having. If you are having chili, it can be made the day before and just reheated at the party. Prepare everything you can the day before and put it in plastic bags or containers. Pack your vehicle the night before with everything except refrigerated items. Remember to leave a space for easy cooler access, and make sure beverages are cold or packed and ready for ice. Step Two: Make a list of all invited so you will be sure to have plenty of food and drink. Don’t forget to count a few extras that may drop in and of course, any children that may be there. Children will need water, soft drinks and munchies. Designate a special cooler for the kiddos so they aren’t opening and closing every container at the party. Remind your guests of items they may want to bring: blankets, chairs, sunscreen, jackets or even rain ponchos. Step Three: Have Fun! Pick a theme! Support your team by wearing team colors or playing the school song. Games will keep your party going, and be sure to have fun activities for the kids. Also include the little ones in chores and clean-up so they feel included and you’re not left tidying up by yourself. Step Four: Keep those lists! Update them with ideas and notes on what to bring and what to leave at home for next time!
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The Tailgating
TOOLBOX Keep everything organized and easy-to-carry in the revolutionary new party toolbox.
trash bags, paper towels and bungee cord (for attaching your paper towels to the top of the toolbox)
spatulas, bottle openers, tongs, can openers, toothpics, skewers, basting brush, mini flashlight, stirring & serving spoons
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sunscreen, zip ties, batteries, knives, duct tape, masking tape
pain, allergy relief and other medicines, hot pads, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, plastic baggies, lighters, sharpie
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DON’T FORGET to add condiments and seasonings you will need for cooking and seasoning the food!
GAME DAY RECIPES These main-dish recipes offer the convenience of prepping some or all of the work at home before heading out to the big game.
BLT WRAPS
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(serves 8) 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, in oil, drained & chopped 8 10” flour tortillas 1 head iceberg lettuce 1 medium onion, sliced thin 16 slices (1 lb.) bacon, cooked and crumbled salt & pepper to taste
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1 Combine the mayo and tomato in a small bowl. Spread evenly over 1 side of each tortilla, leaving a 1/2” border. Layer the rest of the ingredients on top, salt and pepper lightly. Roll up and secure with a toothpick. Wrap individually for easy grab and go.
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SIMPLE COUNTRY RIBS (serves 4-6) 5 lbs pork spare ribs 6 cups bbq sauce 2 onions, quartered 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper
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1 Place ribs in a large stock pot with the bbq sauce, onions and salt & pepper. Bring to a boil and cook approximately 40 minutes. You can do this the day before. 2 Preheat your grill to high heat. Lightly oil the grates and remove the spare ribs from stock pot and place on grill. Use the bbq sauce from the pan to baste the ribs. Grill ribs, basting and turning often, for 20 minutes.
WISCONSIN BRATS (10 servings) 2 lbs. fresh brats 2 onions, thinly sliced 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 6 cans beer 1.5 tsp. pepper 10 hoagie buns 1 Prick bratwurst with fork so they won’t explode when cooking. Place in a large stockpot with onions, butter and beer. Place over medium heat and simmer 15-20 minutes.
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2 Preheat the grill to medium high heat and brush grill grates with oil. Cook the bratwurst for 10-14 minutes, turning occasionally. Don’t forget the sauerkraut, onions, hot peppers, mustard, ketchup, pickles and anything else you want to pile on these mouthwatering brats! Cherry Creek Schools
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TAILGATING SEASON Tailgating
FOOD EASY APPETIZERS
FIVE BEAN HOT DISH
Fill shot glasses or small paper cups 1/3 full with a vegetable dip of your choice. Stand veggies you have sliced to fit in the cup. This is a healthy snack that’s easy to carry and avoids the annoying double dippers!
1 - 14.5oz can Pork n Beans 1 - 14.5oz can green beans, drained 1 - 14.5oz can yellow wax beans, drained 1 - 14.5oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 - 14.5oz can lima beans, rinsed and drained 1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. bacon, chopped 2 cups ketchup 2 cups brown sugar 2 tsp. vinegar 1 tsp. salt pepper to taste
A quick and tasty appetizer that can be made ahead: 3 packages of kielbasa 1 lb. brown sugar Cut the kielbasa into 1/2” pieces and put into a slow cooker; pour the brown sugar over and stir to mix thoroughly. Cook on low for 5 hours or high for 2 1/2 hours. These are good made ahead and kept warm. MORNING GAMES Late-morning festivities may call for breakfast burritos: make them ahead of time and re-heat later. If you have a grill and griddle pan you can cook them onsite. Nothing smells better than bacon cooking outside on a crisp morning! You can have all the prep work done and put in separate containers; then all you have to do is cook and and fill your tortillas as you go. FOR THE KIDS Frito pie is always popular with the young crowd because it’s easy to carry and fun to eat. Buy small bags of frito chips and make a slow cooker full of chili and bring all the extras for topping like cheese, sour cream, onions and tomatoes. Don’t forget the plastic forks!
In a largeskillet, cook the gound beef, onion and bacon together until done. Drain off any fat. Transfer to a large roasting pan or slow cooker and add the rest of the ingredients. Mix, cover and cook in a 350 degreen oven for 1 hour. If using a slow cooker (crock pot) cook for 4 hours on low. HOMEMADE PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD 2 cups mayonnaise 1 - 7oz jar diced pimentos, drained and chopped 1 tsp. pepper 3/4 tsp. ground red pepper 3 cups shredded white cheese 3 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese 1 cup finely chopped pecans Mix all ingredients together, cover and chill for up to 5 days. Serve on bread, crackers or celery. SRIRACHA CHEX MIX 3 cups corn chex cereal 3 cups rice chex cereal 1 cup roasted salted peanuts 1 cup waffle pretzels 2 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. sriracha 2 Tbsp. honey 3 cups popped corn Mix the cereals, peanuts and waffle pretzels together in a microwaveable bowl. Set aside. Heat together the butter, sriracha and honey until the butter melts; pour over cereal mixture. Microwave uncovered for 6 minutes; stirring every 2 minutes, mix together with popcorn. Spread on paper towels to cool. You can also make this the traditional way and bake the mixture for 1 hour at 250 degrees, stirring every 15 minutes.
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Turn Your Cooler Into A
WARMER
Get double duty out of your cooler by transforming it into a warmer with just a few simple steps. You can buy unglazed bricks for less than $.50 cents a piece at your home improvement stores. Wrap the bricks individually in heavy duty aluminum foil and put them in a 400 degree oven for 45 minutes. Line your cooler with kitchen (tea) towels. Place the hot bricks on top of the towels. Add another layer of towels. You are now ready for your hot food items. They will stay warm for about 6 hours, depending on how often you lift the lid.
FOIL + BRICKS + KITCHEN TOWELS
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TOP 10 TIPS 1. Use a large, empty laundry detergent dispenser you have rinsed out as a hand washing station.
2. Secure a paper towel holder on top of your deter-
gent dispenser or from the tailgate tent supports with a couple of bungee cords. This way they won’t roll or blow away! Don’t forget to keep a trash can close by.
3. Bring a set of pre-packed drawers full of paper utensils and plastic silverware, napkins, paper plates and plastic cups.
4. Have fun accessories on hand for friends such as
beads, temporary tattoos and bandanas that support your team.
5. Freeze water bottles to use instead of ice in your
coolers and you will also have cold water to drink after they melt.
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6. Bring a large plastic tub to haul back dirty dishes and use disposable table cloths for easy cleanup.
7. Float a large helium balloon so your friends can find your tailgating location.
8. Make adult and kids jello shots with the team colors. 9. Mark your coolers with labels on the lids so your
guests will know what’s inside without having to keep opening the cooler. Keep alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in separate coolers and mark one “kids only”.
10. Plan on getting to your tailgate location at least
4 hours before game time. This will give you time to set up and clean up before the game. Keep your area clean!
Fall’s Favorite Companion
CHILI 4 Recipes To Try This Season
The history of chili may change according to who, and which state, you ask - but most will agree that the first bowls were created on the cattle drive and contained whatever meat was on hand as well as a bunch of hearbs and spices collected along the way. There is a tale of a range cook that made chili on the drives by using wild oregano, chili peppers, wild garlic and onions, and mixed it altogether with fresh-killed beef, buffalo, jack rabbit or even rattlesnake - whatever was on hand that day. Supposedly the cook would plant tiny gardens of the native spices all along the cattle trails (out of reach of the cattles’ hooves). When they would come back through on another drive he would find his garden and harvest the spices so he would have plenty on hand to make the famous chili until he found the next garden. Chili grew in popularity, and as word got around about the “trail ride chili” the small towns close to the trails started making their own versions. It is even said that Frank and Jesse James liked one of the towns’ chili so much that they vowed never to rob it’s bank because “anyplace that has a chili joint like this just oughta be treated better.” Believe what you want, but it makes good chili talk as you sit around the table or camp fire!
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CHILI DOG BREATH CHILI
TEXAS LOVE CHILI
6 oz. breakfast sausage 2 tsp. vegetable oil 3 lbs tri-tip beef, cut into small pieces
3 lbs lean beef 1/4 cup olive oil 1 quart water
1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 can (14.5 oz) beef broth 1/4 tsp. oregano 3 Tbsp cumin 7 cloves garlic 2 Tbsp Gebhardt chile powder 1 Tbsp hot chile powder 1 Tbsp mild chile powder 5 Tbsp red chile powder 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles 3 dried California chile peppers, boiled and pureed 1 dried New Mexico chile pepper, boiled and pureed 5 dried Cascabel chile peppers, boiled and pureed 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth 1 tsp. Tobasco pepper sauce 1 tsp. brown sugar juice of 1 lime salt to taste
2 bay leaves 8 dry chile pods or 6 Tbsp chili powder 3 tsp. salt 10 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. oregano or marjoram 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1 Tbsp sugar 3 Tbsp paprika 3 Tbsp flour 6 Tbsp cornmeal
1 Brown the sausage, drain and set aside. Heat oil in a pot, brown beef. Add the cooked sausage to the pot. 2 Add the onion and beef broth to cover the meat. Boil 15 minutes. Add oregano and half of the cumin. Reduce heat to a light boil and add garlic. 3 Combine the chile powders into a mixture, then add half of that mixture to the pot and cook 15 minutes. 4 Add the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes with green chiles to the pot, along with the puree from the dried peppers. Add the chicken broth for the desired consistency. 5 Cook 1 hour, stirring often. Add the remaining chile powder mixture and the remaining cumin, and simmer for another 25 minutes on low to medium heat. 6 Turn up the heat to a light boil, and add the Tobasco, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, lime juice and salt. 7 Stir until combined and serve! *boil chile peppers approximately 15 minutes, until soft, drain and discard liquid and puree in blender until smooth FALL 2015
1 Heat olive oil in a 6 quart pot; when hot add the meat and sear over high heat; stir constantly until gray - not brown. It will then have the consistency of whole-grain hominy. 2 Add 1 quart water and cook (covered) at a bubbling simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours. 3 Add all ingredients except flour and cornmeal. 4 Cook an additional 30 minutes at the same bubbling simmer, but no longer, as further cooking will damage some of the spice flavors. 5 Mix the flour and cornmeal with 3 tablespoons of cold water and add to the pot. Cook 5 minutes to determine if more water is necessary (likely) for your desired consistency. Stir to prevent sticking.
POOLS BREW CHILI 2 1/4 lbs cubed tri-tip roast, trimmed of fat 1 can (14.5 oz) beef broth 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 2 pitted prunes shortening water 1ST SPICES 1 Tbsp paprika 1.5 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. garlic powder 2 tsp. beef granules 1 tsp. chicken granules 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1/2 Tbsp New Mexico chili powder 1/2 Tbsp New Mexico ground chili pepper 2ND SPICES 3 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1.5 Tbsp Gebhardt chili powder 1.5 Tbsp Texas style chili powder 1/2 Tbsp New Mexico hot ground chili pepper 1/2 Tbsp New Mexico light chili powder 3RD SPICES 2 tsp. Texas style chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Tobasco, as needed
SPAGHETTI RED 2 1/2 lbs. ground beef 2 oz. chili seasoning 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp paprika 1/2 Tbsp ground cumin 1/2 Tbsp ground oregano 1 Tbsp kosher salt 1 sleeve Saltine crackers 1 lb. spaghetti
1 Cook the beef until just browned; don’t drain the grease! 2 Add half the chili seasoning, along with garlic powder, paprika, cumin, oregano and salt to the beef - stir to combine, cook 5 minutes. 3 Pulse the entire sleeve of crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs; stir into the seasoned beef mixture. 4 Add 6 cups of hot water to the pan; stir to combine and bring to a boil. 5 Once boiling, stir well so that the chili does not stick to the bottom; reduce heat and simmer at least 30 minutes, and up to 3 hours; stirring every 15 minutes to prevent the bottom from burning. 6 After cooking for awhile, a layer of red grease will form on the top. Remove 1/3 cup of the grease to mix in with your cooked spaghetti. 7 15 minutes before you are ready to serve, stir in the other half of the chili seasoning and season to taste, if needed. 8 Cook the spaghetti until al dente, mix with reserved chili grease and keep warm.
1 Brown meat in 2 tablespoons shortening. Place meat in a colander and drain off shortening. Rinse meat with water and return meat to pot.
9 Ladle the chili onto a bed of cooked spaghetti, top with dill pickle slices, chopped onions and additional saltine crackers, if desired.
2 Add broths, tomato sauce, prunes and first set of spices. Cook approximately 2 hours, removing prunes after the first hour. (Prunes may explode if left in longer.) Add water if necessary - cook longer if meat is not tender. 3 30 minutes before serving, add second set of spices. 15 minutes before serving add third set of spices. 4 Add seasoned salt to taste and Tobasco for more heat.
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WELCOME HOME PATTERN TRENDS
PRINT INSPIRATION:
Bold PATTERNS FOR FALL Long gone are the days of burgundy, brown, yellow and orange. If you are looking to change your color scheme with the seasons, fall is an excellent time to incorporate rich peacock colors, grown-up shades of purple and pink, playful tribal influences and bold, oversized graphics. Add them as temporary artwork prints, pillows, throws, or if you’re really going big: wallpaper or wall color.
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WELCOME HOME MAKING THE DREAM OF HOME OWNERSHIP A REALITY.
THE 6 STEPS TO BUYING A HOME INVEST IN A REAL ESTATE BROKER THE ART OF HOUSE HUNTING 51
WELCOME HOME
THE 6 STEPS TO BUYING A HOME & WHY YOU NEED A REAL ESTATE AGENT With the purchase of real estate being one of the biggest financial transactions most people will experience in their lifetime, why not let a professional with years of experience and knowledge help you on this exciting journey!
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DECIDING TO BUY
MAKING AN OFFER
WITH AN AGENT: The housing market is tricky. Real estate agents can help you to navigate foreclosures, short sales, tight lending standards and a whole host of other issues.
WITH AN AGENT: Good real estate agents are experienced negotiators, able to help you complete a real estate transaction that involves a win-win price, transaction details like time lines, closing dates, financing details and other important information that fits your specific situation.
WITHOUT AN AGENT: The weight is on your shoulders. Thanks to the internet, it can be done, but be prepared to dedicate many hours a week to your search and home-buying process.
FINANCING YOUR HOME WITH AN AGENT: A good agent will already have a contact with local lenders. They can help you find a reputable local lender who will provide good service and act in your best interest. WITHOUT AN AGENT: It’s you against the financial world as you sift through different lenders looking for the best deal.
FINDING YOUR NEW HOME
WITHOUT AN AGENT: Prepare to roll with the punches! Not everything is as easy as what’s portrayed on HGTV; and if you get in a bidding war with another buyer, things could get messy, fast!
DUE DILLIGENCE & INSPECTIONS WITH AN AGENT: The initial agreement is only the beginning of the process. Appraisals, inspection and financing all pose as possible pitfalls in a real estate transaction. An agent can deal with any complications in a professional, unemotional way, resolving issues and moving a transaction smoothly into closing. WITHOUT AN AGENT: Buying and selling a home requires a staggering amount of paperwork, not to mention all the un-forseeables that often arise. The process can often become an emotional, draining and discouraging process and experience.
WITH AN AGENT: Locating your dream home is an agent’s role in their professional life. They have the contacts, the databases of homes and the know-how to get things done. An experienced real estate agent will have up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace; including pricing, financial terms and trends in the market.
CLOSING
WITHOUT AN AGENT: Prepare to be very organized in your home search. This includes keeping track of locations, prices, bedrooms, baths, likes and dislikes, visit dates and other details. Not to mention keeping all this information handy as you move from home to home.
WITHOUT AN AGENT: Most homebuyers don’t know anything about title insurance, fees or the daunting amount of paperwork.
WITH AN AGENT: An experienced agent will understand the closing paperwork and knows what to expect in regards to closing costs, title insurance, pro-rations and other fees that surface at closing time.
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WELCOME HOME
I NVEST I N A R EAL E STATE BROKER There has been much ado in the Denver press about a real estate firm charging commissions that are a set, or flat, amount instead of charging commissions based on a percentage of the home’s selling price. To use an overused phrase…..this flap is much ado about nothing. It is more important to carefully choose a broker based on individual circumstances than it is to minimize commissions.
10% commission rate instead of the more common 6% commission. BUYERS CHOOSE THEIR BROKER CAREFULLY Buyers must also be diligent in the selection of a broker. However, it is even more complicated for buyers to compare the value of their broker with the amount of
SELLERS CHOOSE THEIR BROKER CAREFULLY Hands down….the most important decision of a home seller is the selection of a broker. Sellers choosing the cheapest broker in town are likely to receive less professional service. Sellers choosing the most expensive broker in town are likely to receive more professional service.
Sellers’ individual circumstances should determine how much they pay their broker. A broker should provide more value to a seller than the amount of commission expense. In other words, broker commissions should be viewed as an investment. Before hiring a broker, sellers should thoroughly evaluate the broker prospect. This evaluation includes identifying the value provided by a broker prospect and analyzing to determine if the broker provides more value than the amount of commission paid to the broker. This is not an easy or precise analysis, but it is important to make the effort. In difficult or unusual circumstance, it could very well be that your broker is worth a
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SELLERS CHOOSING FLAT COMMISSIONS The most important analysis made by sellers is the comparison of brokers’ value to amount of commissions paid. The manner in which commissions are calculated is less important. However, flat commissions could be a factor in this analysis because, when more money is involved, then more broker attention is required. The sale of a $1,000,000 property demands more attention than the sale of a $100,000 property, but brokers are paid the same for each transaction if a flat brokerage commission is charged. This “attention” factor promotes a calculation of commissions based on a percentage of the purchase price. HOMES ARE NOT COMMODITIES If all homes become uniformly valued and uniformly maintained in uniform neighborhoods, then homes would become commodities without any requirement for professional real estate brokers. However, this has not, and (hopefully) will not, happen. It is for this reason that the services of brokers are required and it is for this reason that buyers and sellers should carefully analyze their investment in brokerage commissions.
Because most sellers are not experts in real estate, it makes sense for most to choose an experienced and knowledgeable broker willing to provide more professional advice and service. It follows that these types of brokers will likely charge more for their services. For the relatively few sellers with real estate expertise, it makes sense for them to choose a broker whose role is limited to coordinating the transaction. These types of broker are more like clerks and likely charge less for their services.
brokers increase the price of a home, it is more likely that a carefully chosen buyers’ broker will bring more value to buyers than the amount of commissions.
commission expense because the buyers are not a part of the commission setting process. Sellers enter into an agreement with their brokers which identifies the amount of commissions paid……the sellers’ brokers then enter into an agreement with the buyers’ brokers identifying the commission split to be paid by the sellers’ brokers to the buyers’ brokers. Adding to the confusion is the fact that each property may have a different commission amount and commission split. The difficulty that buyers encounter when comparing the value of a broker with the commission paid to the broker makes it even more important for buyers to research brokers’ references, experience and character. Although some may argue that the amount of commissions paid to buyers’
ALL BROKERS ARE NOT THE SAME If all brokers had the same experience and the same qualifications with knowledge of the same neighborhoods, then selection of brokers would be easy and determining the value of brokers would be simple. Obviously, the idea that all brokers could be the same is absurd and reinforces the need for home sellers and buyers to compensate their broker based on the value of their professional services. LET COMMON SENSE PREVAIL Some very specialized or very capable attorneys charge $1,000 per hour and other attorneys charge $100 per hour. Legal clients must evaluate to determine what level of services their legal circumstances require. Selection of real estate brokers is no different. A commission payment to a carefully selected broker is a good investment!
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WELCOME HOME LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Figure out what city and neighborhood you want to live in. Look for signs of economic vitality: a mixture of young families and older couples, low unemployment and good incomes. Pay special attention to districts with good schools, even if you don’t have school-age children. When it comes time to sell, a strong school system is a major advantage in helping your home retain or gain value. Also try to get an idea about the real estate market in the area. If homes are selling close to or even above the asking price, that shows the area is desirable.
STAY ORGANIZED When you start touring homes, bring a notebook and a digital camera to help you remember details. Your real estate agent should supply you with a description of each house and the lot it sets on, the property tax assessment and the asking price. Your camera and notebook are there to record other details, ranging from the cost of heating to the view out the master bedroom window.
BE FLEXIBLE If you’re able, consider doing your house hunt in the off-season; generally in the colder months of the year. You’ll have less competition and sellers may be more willing to negotiate. Be wary of choosing search criteria that is too restrictive. Perhaps you select a price range 10% above and 10% below your true range. Add a 10mile cushion to the location you specify. If you’re a first-time buyer, pay special attention to condominiums and cooperatives, or co-ops. Condos generally sell for 15-20% less than the cost of comparable detached homes in the same neighborhood, giving you more space for your money. Don’t automatically reject a house just because it doesn’t measure up to your desires, either in features or price. You can always add a deck or update the kitchen. Since the asking price is just a starting point for negotiation, you will be making offers and counteroffers as both parties seek an acceptable price.
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