Tag: Denver

How to lose a customer in 10 minutes

Posted on by Elle L

The new pantry shifted one “wall” of our kitchen out into the living space. It also covered up one of the spots where a pendant had been. The lights we’ve had there were never bright enough. (I swear, all the previous owners of this condo were up and down with the sun and never did…

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Savory 12-grain French toast

Posted on by Elle L

We took our scooters and went out for breakfast a few days ago. I had the “Formidable” French Toast. It was great, but it was very sweet. French Toast Formidable – Our already great french toast stuffed with a rich mixture of cream cheese and strawberry preserves. Unique et magnifique. Despite my best efforts, I…

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Souptober!

Posted on by Elle L

I didn’t make ten soups in ten days or anything like that, so this is my little contribution to Souptober. a decadent potage of butternut and acorn squashes with mushroom and thyme This was sooooo good. It was perfect for our first cool day (32ºF low, 63ºF high) while a front blew in via a…

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Denver Public School teachers fighting for 5.2%

Posted on by Elle L

“Denver Public Schools (DPS) teachers are fighting for a 5.2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that was agreed upon in their 2022 contract with the Denver Classroom Teachers Association (DCTA).” This battle has been going on since at least May. Today, educators decked out in red, met on the state capital steps, and then marched to the…

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Happy Fall, Y’all!

Posted on by Elle L

Today is the Fall Equinox. First day of fall. Yesterday was the day of cooler temperatures. …and the first fall drizzle (for some, rain for others). …and the first snow for those above 9400′. Crested Butte (from our bestest local weather guy Kody):

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