Reviews and Blog Posts: food

Y'All's Fair -- This Weekend in Denver

Submitted by Chris on August 9, 2012 - 3:36pm
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Denver County Fair

Fresh City Life is taking a break from making events for you at the Central Library -- and taking the show on the road for a weekend. Get your spurs on, cowboys and cowgirls, and giddyup to the Denver County Fair.

Our craft queen, Trish Tilly, has been hunched over yards of fabric, a sewing machine, hot glue guns, pots of paint and tubs of prizes for a couple weeks. We both decided that if we were going to represent Fresh City Life with a fair booth, it was going to be so flashy, over-the-top and just plain wrong, that it was oh-so-right. The only missing ingredient is you.

Yes, chef

by Marcus Samuelsson

DPL Rating:
5
Reviewer:
Becker
Reviewed on:
July 23, 2012
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Marcus Samuelsson chronicles his odyssey from his birth in Ethiopia, being orphaned at age 3, being adopted (along with his sister) by a couple in Sweden, and eventually becoming one of the world's most renowned chefs. His story is well written, emotional, and doesn't gloss over mistakes and poor choices.

Ripe : a fresh, colorful approach to fruits and vegetables

by Cheryl Sternman Rule

DPL Rating:
4
Reviewer:
Michelle
Reviewed on:
July 1, 2012
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I'm a sucker for this kind of thing - a cookbook organized by color.  Only one full recipe for each fruit or vegetable but also some tips in general for what to do with them.  Beautiful, creative and practical. 

Sunset edible garden cookbook : fresh, healthy cooking from the garden.

DPL Rating:
4
Reviewer:
Michelle
Reviewed on:
June 27, 2012
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If you belong to a farm or have a large garden with variety, this is wonderfully organized by common vegetables.  Need to use eggplant?  Recipes.  Leafy greens? Recipes.  Squash?  Recipes.  It was quite a bit of work but a really big hit at a potluck even with folks who aren't...

Party Time

Submitted by Dawn on May 24, 2012 - 8:10am
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Bite by Bite

Summer is nearly here!

Individuals often have gatherings this
time of year. DPL has books to assist you planning and making your gatherings /parties special.

James Beard Foundation Book Awards--The Best in Food Writing

Submitted by Becker on May 9, 2012 - 9:55am
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Blood, Bones, and Butter

The 2012 James Beard Foundation Book Awards were recently announced. These awards celebrate books about cooking in various categories. Check out these award winning titles the next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, or you just want to read about the wonderful world of food!

Cookbook of the Year, Cooking from a Professional Point of View: Modernist Cuisine, Nathan Myhrvold with Chris Young and Maxime Bilet

Cookbook Hall of Fame: Home Cooking and More Home Cooking, Laurie Colwin

Intuition, Crafts, and Food!

Submitted by Becker on December 5, 2011 - 1:00am
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Sharing Mountain Recipes

Before Fresh City Life My Branch programming takes a bit of a break for the holiday season, enjoy one of these programs this week!

Tonight, Monday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. at Schlessman, Man of 1,000 Songs Rob Wivchar is back to soothe your winter stress with his holiday stylings! Stop by and listen for a while!

On Saturday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m. you have many craft choices:

Catch the Holiday Spirit!

Submitted by Becker on November 28, 2011 - 8:49am
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Soda can jewelry

Are you ready for the holidays? Whether you want to check out eReaders so that you know which one to give or ask for, create some handmade gifts, or need some suggestions for perfect party appetizers, Fresh City Life My Branch has ideas for you this week!

Is an eReader on your holiday list? Find out all about them in: eMedia: What is it, and how does it work? on Friday, December 2, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bear Valley Branch. Learn how to download an electronic audio or book to your computer, iPod, mp3 player, iPhone, Droid, or eReader!

Hold the turkey, hold the stuffing.

Submitted by Melanie on November 3, 2011 - 11:40am
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Are you freaked out because your son is bringing his vegan girlfriend for Thanksgiving? Wondering what to feed a gluten-free friend? Cooking for someone who has food preferences different from your own can be daunting. Fortunately, the internet has a treasure trove of recipes that will please any type of eater. So get out your laptop, fire up the oven, and prepare to sit down to a feast that everyone on your guest list can enjoy!

You're probably wondering what a post about special diets is doing in the Library's Technology Blog. Well if you're an adventurer like me, you hop online to get the latest news, check weather reports, and ooo and awwwww over photos of your friends' kids. The web is also my favorite place to find recipes! It's true. I can often be found whipping up vegan vittles in my kitchen with my laptop sitting safely atop the breakfast bar. I have piles of vegan cookbooks, but when I've cooked for friends with different dietary restrictions I went to the internet for recipes.

Don't miss the last films of the Film Fiesta!

Submitted by Stefanie on July 25, 2011 - 10:40am
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Don't miss the last night of the Film Fiesta: "It's All about the Food!" on Wednesday, July 27. See the films Tortilla Heaven and Like Water for Chocolate at Su Teatro at The Denver Civic Theater, 721 S. Santa Fe Dr.

Arrive early for the tortilla feast! Doors open at 5:30 p.m., movie begins at 6:30 p.m. seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis. All events are FREE and open to the public, except for parking in some cases. Free parking is available on the street for those that arrive early. Lots are available for $3.00 on the north and south sides of the theater.

Su Teatro at The Denver Civic Theater--303-296-0219.

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