You might think that Mars — one of the world’s biggest candy companies — and sustainability would be mutually exclusive concepts. But that just means you haven’t met Howard Shapiro, the chief agronomist for Mars and the man behind the chocolate you can now taste in goodnessKnows, a snack that…
There are so many food-related events on Earth Day — some focusing on sustainability, some just happening to fall on April 22 — that there’s certain to be one that appeals to you, whether you’re a hard-core vegan environmentalist or a carnivore driving a gas-guzzling Hummer. Here’s a sampling of…
“We’re hoping to start a movement in Boulder to make herbicide-free lawns the norm rather than the exception,” says Randy Weiner, one of the organizers for today’s Boulder Dandelion Festival. “And the way to do that is to make it easy and show people that some of these weeds that…
The Longmont Museum and Cultural Center has been toying with presenting a bicycle exhibit for a while. “We thought now was a great time. We were able to fit it in, and it’s a good time of year to go bicycling,” notes research and information curator Erik Mason. That’s how…
Earth Day isn’t until tomorrow, but several culinary events today will whet your appetite for April 22. For starters, Channel 6 will air Food Inc. at 9 p.m. tonight. PBS is suggesting that you host a potluck, then blog about what you served and what you thought of the film,…
For those who prefer pot of the stainless steel variety, there are several food-and-booze events today. Among them: Paul Dolan will pair his organic, biodynamic wines with food by the Denver FIVE’s tastemakers at TAG, 1441 Larimer Street. The dinner runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and costs $75; call…
You have to admire marijuana for its ability to both trigger hunger and soothe upset stomachs (although you might not approve of the stereotypical pothead’s midnight runs to Taco Bell — has he no palate?). So it only makes sense that there are several food-related happenings today, 4/20, whether your…
The big news in food this week is Earth Day; you’ll find a variety of Earth Day specials at various area restaurants, plus a screening of Food, Inc. on PBS to kick things off the night before. Here’s a taste of what to expect: Monday, April 19: Dine out today…
When you’re plunging back into the work week after two days of freedom, it’s comforting to know that others are continuing their work, too. Today four different series will serve up very different culinary events — any one of which should gt your week off to a good start. First…
Whatever your passion or palate, there’s a culinary benefit for you today. First up is Tortillas for Tepeyac, a tortilla-making contest in which twenty local leaders will test their skills in a benefit for Clinica Tepeyac. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Stapleton Recreation Center,…
Shopping — shopping for anything — is always better when booze is involved. The folks at Tagawa Garden Center and Florist, 7711 South Parker Road in Aurora, realize this, which is why they’re presenting A Night of Wine and Roses tonight. Sample wines and enjoy a variety of fruits and…
Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (commonly known as ZAP) will uncork at the Mile High Station, 2027 West Colfax Avenue, and conduct a trade tasting from 2 to 5 p.m. today. All that wine will be available to the public from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., when you can taste wines from…
Mile-high bakers understand what those at sea level never need to: eggs, flour, yeast and heat behave differently at higher altitudes. If you’re interested in learning the secrets of successful mile-high baking, head to Cook Street, 1937 Market Street, at 6 p.m. today for a Mile High Altitude Baking class…
“If there is any city in the United States that has benefited from cannabis in a positive way, it’s Boulder,” says Dale Bridges, an organizer for the inaugural Boulder Cannabis Festival. “We wanted to celebrate the culture, the politics surrounding it, the medicinal qualities of cannabis — all those things.”…
When Anne Lamott started penning Rosie in 1980, she had no idea that the family contained therein — Elizabeth, James and Rosie — would be reappearing for Crooked Little Heart and again in Imperfect Birds, her just-released novel that begins the summer before Rosie’s senior year in high school. “A…
Holding the now-seasonal Cafe Nuba cultural extravaganza in conjunction with Earth Day seemed like a natural fit to event organizer and community activist Ashara Ekundayo. And it also seemed natural to turn this go-round of Café Nuba into a fundraiser for Ekundayo’s own GrowHaus, the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective and…
Does wine do for springtime what beer does for those long, hot summer days? It certainly seems like area restaurants are rolling out the red (and white and blush) carpets for an array of tastings and wine dinners.Tonight alone there are four wine events where you can sip on a…
Hungry to help? Stop by the Mellow Mushroom, 2154 East Commons Avenue in Littleton, which will donate 10 percent of today’s dine-in and take-out tabs to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Just tell your server you’re there to “eat pizza for MS,” and you’ll be sharing a little slice of…
It’s tough being a foodie when you have a food allergy. Gluten allergies, in particular, seem to have claimed a lot of victims over the past few years — but that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy a night out on the town. Twice a year, Lala’s Wine Bar + Pizzeria,…
It’s hard to believe that Jamba Juice has been around for twenty years already — but sure enough, the smoothie shop has achieved its majority in more ways than one. The fans are the ones who will get the present, though: Now through Sunday, April 25, you can visit www.jambajuice.com…
The upcoming week is overflowing with wine tastings and dinners, many to benefit great causes, but there’s also a long-awaited beer release, the continuation of the Green Routes tour and much more taking place in Denver’s culinary scene. Here’s a taste of what’s ahead: Monday, April 12: The Tennyson Center…
is the glass half-empty or half-full? Tonight it’s overflowing, with a trio of wine-related events. First up: The Tennyson Center for Children will be the beneficiary of a wine-tasting at Morton’s, 1710 Wynkoop Street, that runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and costs $150; included in the cost is a…
