tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423Thu, 10 Sep 2020 08:22:58 +0000vinaigretteBarefoot ContessaFarmers MarketsMexicanReal SimplechickentacosAmanda HesserAsian Pacific MarketAsian cookingBarefoot Pinot GrigioBarefoot winesEl SalvadorElizabeth BardFrench cookingGreenwomanMexican cheesesNew York CityVietnamese cookingWeight Watchersblack food bloggersblogging while brownbrown food bloggerscooking for onecooking schoolculinary schoolfood booksgourmet recipies for oneguacamolelamblocal producepastapecorinopinot grigiopupusasqueso blancoqueso frescosalmonsalsa verdesemi homemadetarragontarragon chickenthe Duo DishestumericBorn in Colorado. Bred a Foodie. Taking you on a culinary journey through cooking, eating, food producers, and sustainable living.http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)Blogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-4463258150233883537Fri, 02 Aug 2013 02:50:00 +00002013-08-01T21:12:31.163-06:00Quinoa is my new favorite comfort food. Sushi was number one. But, due to budget constraints, it will become number two. Most people have a love affair with macaroni and cheese, pies, Hostess Twinkies(remember the uproar when Twinkies would be no more last year). Yet, for me, I'm unique. My new love is actually healthy and ancient. When I eat quinoa, either savory (black bean tossed with a herb http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2013/08/quinoa-is-my-favorite-comfort-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-3350798253964816900Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:56:00 +00002012-09-27T08:56:03.060-06:00Here is a way to support local food and wine business. It starts in Colorado Springs on the Westside on Oct 4th. OLD COLORADO CITY WINE BAR TOUR. Starting Thursday, Oct 4th from 5-8pm and continuing every Thursday for the rest of the year, Old Colorado City is hosting a 6 venue Walking Wine Bar Tour - Around the World in Wine & Food in 2 Blocks. Park and purchase tickets ($48 + tax & tip for 6 http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2012/09/around-world-food-and-wine-tour-in-old.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-8606552882795920821Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:24:00 +00002012-07-12T12:25:30.508-06:00If you are driving around on a Saturday or cleaning your house with the radio on, tune into Table Talk with Teresa Farney on KVOR 740AM. It airs Saturdays 12-1pm. Teresa is the food editor for the Gazette and she along with KVOR DJ Aaron Seller interview local chefs and restaurant owners, food business owners, and features food events. Go to KVOR.com to listen to the podcasts if you can't listen http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2012/07/table-talk-with-teresa-farney-on-kvor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-1507867636183249020Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:36:00 +00002012-07-12T11:36:46.988-06:00Finally there is a local foods meetup group created for us Colorado Springs foodies. The organizer is Bonnie from Hungry Chicken Homestead.com and her goal is to support all things local - restaurants, farms, locally produced foods, and food businesses. This is the time to support our local food economy especially those areas impacted by the Waldo Canyon Fire. Visit food businesses in Old http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2012/07/colorado-springs-local-foods-meetup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-6785095796879572123Mon, 14 May 2012 21:48:00 +00002012-05-14T15:54:29.054-06:00With all of the food blogs being created daily, there are alot of us who dream of doing this full time. Or at least, get somewhat paid for our passion for food and words. There is no shame in admiting to having a monetary desire. "Sellout" would never leave my lips if you desire to get paid. Yet, there is reality that we must face like all of those career changers who leave highly paid jobs to http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2012/05/becoming-food-writer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-1242213565197171356Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:09:00 +00002011-08-10T12:22:28.122-06:00Hello Fellow Foodies, I will be going on hiatus starting next week for surgery and recovery. I hope to be back posting in several weeks. Until then, enjoy all your cooking and eating pursuits! Photo credit: MadameNoir.com http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/08/colorado-foodie-girl-going-on-hiatus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-8786131627025669488Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:50:00 +00002011-07-27T21:55:44.534-06:00semi homemadetacosOne of my favorite comfort foods are tacos. And, I go the semi homemade way to make them ala Sandra Lee. A lot of chefs loathe her recipes. But, I love the idea especially for those of us who are busy and don’t have the time to make homemade pasta or pizza dough. God bless the ones who go strictly homemade because it makes the food incredible. Eyes rolling to the back of head incredible. But, http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/07/when-semi-homemade-is-okay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-5207555907029374649Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:21:00 +00002011-07-18T16:35:06.516-06:00chickenlambvinaigretteIn one month, I will have surgery. It means 6 weeks of bed rest – no doing laundry, driving, or cooking. It will be hard to go that long without the enjoyable physicality of chopping herbs and veggies, sautéing my favorite ground veal or lamb, or boiling pasta for a savory tomato sauce. I can’t live off of frozen meals the whole time. So, I will precook some of my meals and store them in http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/07/post-surgery-meal-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-4664271517880870365Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:46:00 +00002011-07-12T22:50:15.046-06:00Asian cookingAsian Pacific MarketVietnamese cookingI stepped out of my comfort zone by cooking a Vietnamese dish. I haven’t venture into the realm of Asian cooking. It’s up there with trying Moroccan and Indian. Yet, last week, I perused the Asian Pacific Market in Colorado Springs. It is one of the largest Asian markets in the city. It boats food from Thailand, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, China, Japan, Vietnam, India, and Philippines. They carry http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/07/vietnamese-vermicelli.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-8631283577104488660Fri, 01 Jul 2011 03:24:00 +00002011-06-30T21:27:09.729-06:00gourmet recipies for onepinot grigiosalmonTonight, I decided to be adventuresome and experiment with a recipe. I had a Wild Atlantic Salmon fillet and I didn’t want to my typical George Foreman grilling with Mrs. Dash Spicy, olive oil, salt and pepper rubbed on it. I wanted something different. I had downloaded a recipe from Gourmet Recipes for One. It was for Chicken with Creamy Rosemary Sauce. It was fun to adapt it. Going from a http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/06/pan-seared-salmon-with-rosemary-cream.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-8435240415083542973Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:01:00 +00002011-06-28T22:01:45.429-06:00Farmers MarketsReal SimplevinaigretteIn this hectic world, some of us crave simplicity. A break from the glitter and fast pace. A yearning to go back to when things were slower. Less loud. Less rude. I’m that type of foodie girl. Currently, I’m reading two books at once. Life on the Line by Grant Achatz, former cook at French Laundry and chef/owner of Alinea. Then, the Gluten Free Girl and the Chef by Daniel and Shauna James Ahern. http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/06/simple-foods-in-summertime.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-6534815890822044199Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:43:00 +00002011-06-10T15:43:37.749-06:00El Salvadorpupusas Photo Credit - Pupusa.org  I have been away. Traveling in El Salvador for work. It wasn't my first time overseas but my first time to Central America. El Salvador is a contrast of beautiful mountains, green foliage, and hot temperatures. The people are generous, hospitable, and friendly. El Salvadorian food is not readily available in Colorado Springs. So, it was a new experience for my taste http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/06/pupusas-and-el-salvador.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-7343544482998085349Thu, 02 Jun 2011 02:41:00 +00002011-06-01T20:41:30.923-06:00chickentumericWeight WatchersI didn’t start cooking until I was in my 30s. I was forced to because I had joined Weight Watchers. And, you had to learn how to cook healthier food instead of relying on fast and  fatting convenience. I was afraid to cook. I didn’t think I would be good at it. I baked a lot as a child. But, abandoned it when my metabolism slowed down and Nestle toll house cookies began showing up on my butt. http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/06/healthy-arroz-con-pollo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-817729027354766072Sat, 28 May 2011 03:32:00 +00002011-05-27T21:32:30.244-06:00Barefoot ContessaguacamoleMexicanGuacamole. Something I didn’t love until college. I confess - I’m not a fan of avocados. Yes, I know. It’s a contradiction. In love with guacamole but dislike avocados. It’s texture thing with me. But, I’m not one of those texture people who gag at the sight of a mushroom and imaging the fungus touching their taste buds. Guacamole on the other hand with a blend of tomatoes and spices accompanied http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/05/chunky-guacamole.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-6645552830085975593Fri, 20 May 2011 03:41:00 +00002011-05-19T21:41:22.100-06:00Barefoot Pinot GrigioBarefoot winespastapecorinoReal SimpleCreamy pecorino pasta – my new favorite comfort food. I found the recipe in a Real Simple magazine. I loved their recipes because they are simple, quick, and packed full of flavor. Once I read the list of ingredients, I knew I would have to increase my gym time. My 40-year-old body doesn’t have the metabolism to burn off all that pecorino romano cheese and heavy whipping cream. But, I’m grateful http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/05/creamy-pecorino-pasta.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-3117218830996083789Wed, 18 May 2011 03:26:00 +00002011-05-17T21:27:26.110-06:00MexicanMexican cheesesqueso blancoqueso frescosalsa verdetacosIn Colorado Springs, the Mexican population has been growing. Mexican owned grocery stores have been popping up all over the south end of the town. I appreciate the diversity because they bring an authenticity that is normally lacking in restaurants that cater to the American palate. The hole-in-the-wall joints provide a delicious trip through regional Mexican cultural fare instead of the bland http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/05/mexican-street-tacos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-1857236284043076263Mon, 16 May 2011 02:24:00 +00002011-05-15T20:44:08.326-06:00Amanda Hessercooking for oneElizabeth BardGreenwomantarragontarragon chickenCooking for one doesn’t mean cooking for a single person. I know many girlfriends and wives who have to cook for themselves because their significant other only enjoys steak and tater tots with a large beer. I envy the woman who has a foodie partner. I imagine discussions over which vegetables to buy at the local farmers market or buying a Pouilly Fume to accompany an exquisite dinner of roasted http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/05/tarragon-chicken-and-cooking-for-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-2702161342010717403Fri, 13 May 2011 21:54:00 +00002011-05-13T15:54:04.564-06:00There are cooking classes to choose from Colorado Springs. Tinta de Toro Garden of the Gods Gourmet The Picnic Basket Chef's Catalog The New and Seasoned Cook Paragon Culinary School I took the wine and cheese pairing class at the Picnic Basket. Instead of the typical class of the instructor telling what cheese pairs best with certain wines, they let us experiment. Then, as a class, we discussedhttp://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/05/cooking-classes-in-colorado-springs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-1680553409024506936Thu, 12 May 2011 04:13:00 +00002011-05-13T14:27:37.669-06:00black food bloggersblogging while brownbrown food bloggersthe Duo DishesIn the blogosphere, there are more and more food blogs cropping up. Everything you need to know about food. But, I have noticed the lack of food bloggers that look like me. I know that we are out there but I didn't where to find them. Thankfully through the Blogging While Brown Conference to be held in Los Angeles this July, I was able to read about each speaker. Thank goodness for food blogger, http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/05/brown-and-black-food-bloggers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-8715855945896353370Thu, 12 May 2011 03:30:00 +00002011-05-13T14:27:37.764-06:00food booksNew York CityI just finished reading The Art of Eating In by Cathy Erway. As a New Yorker surrounded by a gluttony of restaurants, she decided to do home cooking and find other ways to experience food. She learned how to forage in the parks, cooks for large numbers of people in underground supper clubs, create her own version of menudo as a hangover cure, and devised numerous tasty recipes based on what she http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/05/food-books-i-recommend-art-of-eating-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-5629776507501308985Thu, 12 May 2011 03:01:00 +00002011-05-13T14:27:37.435-06:00Barefoot ContessaFrench cookingvinaigretteFor Mother’s Day, I decided to cook for all the mothers in my family as their gift. I’m the only woman in my family that is childless. Not even a dog or a cat to say I’m the furry baby’s mom. So, I came up with a French themed menu. It started when my aunt piped in about doing a similar menu that I did for my mom’s birthday back in March. Ironically, I became French themed. Not because I’m this http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/05/french-cooking-and-mothers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-8672162770953499261Wed, 04 May 2011 18:27:00 +00002011-05-04T12:27:39.421-06:00cooking schoolculinary schoolTo go or not go to culinary school is a debate in which many people have a lot of opinions. Some say you need to go to get the foundational training to work in any restaurant and build upon that learning on the path of becoming a chef.  Others say work on the restaurant line then consider if you want to go back to school or not. Try the apprentice route as another option. I think the best advice http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/05/to-go-or-not-go-to-culinary-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-2952497499801427686Mon, 02 May 2011 16:57:00 +00002011-05-02T11:00:11.064-06:00Farmers Marketslocal producevinaigretteWith the Farmers Market season opening in six weeks, I decided to make my own salad dressings. I started with a recipe from a local personal chef who posted it on her blog. Then, after taking a French cooking class with a chef from Garden of the Gods Catering, I followed her recipe. Vinaigrettes are simple to make. Just remember 1 part vinegar (red, sherry, or Champagne) and 3 parts olive oil or http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/05/make-your-own-vinaigrette.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598449112805158423.post-3857344492876776647Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:32:00 +00002011-04-27T16:32:21.441-06:00As a foodie, I wanted to share my passion for all things food. I'm one of those people who devour cookbooks like an incredible meal. Read food memoirs about cooks, chefs, and those in between. Enjoy shopping at Farmers Markets and buying amazing produce. Collect spices and kitchen gadgets. I cook for relaxation and to feed people who haven't a home cook meal in months. Here, I will be your food http://coloradofoodiegirl.blogspot.com/2011/04/welcome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Denise Washington)1