Akron, Colorado Is A Food Desert - 6/11/2014

Hello. I was online yesterday and saw a report on KMGH TV in Denver.  It was about Akron, Colorado being a food desert. The only grocery store in Akron had bare shelves.  This shouldn't be happening in the United States of America.  It is indeed sad. The nearest grocery store is about 25 miles away.

If anyone in Colorado is going to help Akron, CO not be a food desert, let me know.  Here's a picture of the store shelves courtesy of KMGH-TV in Denver, CO.

Will this be your grocery store?  I hope not.  Let's help the people of Akron, Colorado with food.

That's it for this post. Until next post, have a good day.

Doughnut Or Pancake Mix? - 6/9/2014

Hello.  I was at King Soopers today. I saw a regular doughnut was 60 cents and a small store brand pancake mix at 59 cents. It got me thinking about this. Is it better to get a doughnut that is just one serving or the pancake mix that is at least 3 servings?  It is something to think about.  Pancakes can be dessert as well.  It is all in the preparation.

At least, you can add more ingredients to the pancakes than not for the doughnut.  If you have some frozen blueberries, you can add them to the batter and make the pancakes burst with flavor.  Or, spreading hazelnut spread between two pancakes.  There are so many ideas out there.  How about putting mini peanut butter cups onto pancakes?  How does that sound?

In other news I hope you had a nice National Doughnut Day last Friday.  If Brittney Bailey from KRDO had a doughnut named after her, it would be called BlueBarbie.  There will be more creations to come.

That's it for this post.  Until next post, have a great day.

Orchard Ovens Bakery Update - 6/7/2014

Hello.  I was at the Farmer's Market at Bancroft Park in the Old Colorado City area of Colorado Springs, CO. I found that Orchard Ovens Bakery had a booth there.  They are now baking their goods at home in Manitou Springs, CO.  The reason for closing their Downtown location was not enough business to keep the shop open.  Now, if they could just do breakfast burritos at their farmer's Market booth, that would be a bonus.  They also have a booth at the Farmer's Market up in Woodland Park, CO. in Teller County.  I saw the pies there for $10.  I'll have to save up some money for one of those pies.

That's it for this post.  Until next post, have a great day.

Name Doughnuts After TV Anchors - 6/5/2014

Hello. Tomorrow is National Doughnut Day. It is the first Friday of June.  I was watching KDVR this morning online and came up with some doughnut ideas in honor of the anchors of Good Day Colorado.

Kirk Yuhnke's Doughnut would be called, "Kirk's Kickin' Raspberry Whiskey Chipotle" It's a jelly filled doughnut filled with Raspberry Whiskey Chipotle jelly from Puff's Preserves.

Brooke Wagner's Doughnut would be called, "Brooke's Bourbon Bump". It's a jelly filled doughnut filled with Blackberry Bourbon Lavender jelly.

Shanna Mendiola's Doughnut would be called, "Shanna's Strawberry Sizzle". It's a jelly filled doughnut filled with Strawberry Champagne Mint jelly.

And, last but not least, Ken Clark's Doughnut would be called, "Ken's Karma Krunch". It's a caramel filled doughnut with Nestle's Crunch chocolate.

I had fun coming up with the names of these doughnuts. If I make them one day, I'll let you know.  If you have names of doughnuts for your local TV anchors, let me know.  Until next post have a great day.

Cinnamon Spiced Vanilla Bean Sugar Fries - 6/3/2014

Hello, everyone.  I was bored and didn't buy dessert tonight.  So, I decided to make some Cinnamon Spiced Vanilla Bean Sugar Fries.

I took shoestring fries, fried them in extra virgin olive oil. I slightly drained them. In a separate cup, I mixed equal amounts of cinnamon and spiced vanilla bean sugar that I got from Savory Spice Shop and tossed it with the fresh french fries.  Here's a picture of it.

It was very good and not too sweet.  You wish you could have been here seeing me make this.  It's quick and easy. It's all in the preparation.

That's it for this post.  Until next post, have a great day.

Summer Garden Cooking Class - 6/2/2014

Hello.  Today's post is about a Summer Garden Cooking class that will be held at Savory Spice Shop in Colorado Springs, CO. on June 16th at 6:30pm. The instructor for that evening is Chef Lynn Harwell from Seeds Community Cafe in Colorado Springs, CO. The cost is $25 and proceeds from the class fee will be donated to Seeds Community Cafe.

The menu will include braised chicken with spinach and artichoke & a kale caesar salad.

I wish I could go but I don't have enough money to go.

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French Toast Casserole - 5/29/2014

Hello again.  Yesterday, I was at Seeds Community Cafe in Colorado Springs, CO.  I saw this item on the menu.  It's a french toast casserole.  It was so popular, it was sold out before the end of lunch.  It's not on the menu today. I hope you can call them and special order a whole french toast casserole. It's great for a weekend brunch.  

It is french baguettes that are soaked overnight in eggs, milk vanilla and cinnamon.  It's then baked and topped with blueberry sauce and lemon zest.  Here's a picture of it.

If this is not on the menu the day you visit Seeds Community Cafe, have it special ordered. I would suggest to give a 48 hour notice on this special item.  Seeds Community Cafe is closed on Sundays.  What do you think of this wonderful dish?  Have you had this yet?  If not, you should very, very soon.

That's it for this post.  Until next post, have a great day.