Americans love their meat. According to Global Agriculture, the average rate of consumption last year was 222 pounds of red meat or poultry. Even accounting for chicken and turkey, that’s a lotta beef landing on picnic and dining room tables. But unless you’re an expert – like, say, a working chef who prepares beef day and night in a restaurant – you may not recognize a tender piece of meat in the raw. Here are some tips from the pros about how to judge and choose the best options in the meat section for cooking and grilling.
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If you’re a beer lover, the idea of brewing your own batch of the amber beverage might be something you’ve dreamed about. But have you ever considered growing AND brewing your own? Since most of the crop ingredients of beer are easy to grow and make great additions to your garden – give it some thought! Barley grows fast and is surprisingly ornamental, and it’s hard to imagine anything more satisfying than taking a project from seed to glass!
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This is the season of garage and yard sale bargains – even some freebies! – and you can find lots of fertile shopping ground driving around on the weekends near Colliers Hill. And if you’re the one selling, expect a long line of takers for the stuff you no longer want or need. Who doesn’t like scoring a deal on barely or gently used kids’ clothes, sports gear and lawn equipment, snow blowers, bikes, trikes, scooters and kitchen tools!
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Farmer’s Markets (like the one every Thursday in Erie from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.) present choice produce options throughout the summer and our motto is carpe diem! Seize the day, and stock up on juicy fruits and delectable produce, home-grown in Colorado for the mile-high minions. We’ve waited all year long to score some of those luscious farmer berries, cherries, apricots and melons to create one-of-a-kind summery fruit desserts. Just look at all these options!
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Here’s an idea…instead of a book club, start a game night club. Right?! If you have six people who will meet once a month – you can even do a potluck game night – you will only have to come up with a game, every six months. And hopefully, you’ll like some of them so much, you can rotate them back into play, multiple times!
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Gorgeous mountain views. Small-town vibe. Big city access. Close proximity to ski resorts, AND, world-class research and education institutions. Your choice of home styles and amenities. Parks. Trails. Pools. Activities. You name it, Erie, Colorado has it. And for people who work in Denver or Boulder, making the move to this historical paradise 30 minutes away from either one, makes more than a little sense.
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Even if you don’t need to, who doesn’t like to score a bargain and save a few bucks? Whether it’s a garden tool on sale, or a deeply discounted appliance – why pay top dollar and above when you don’t have to? We rounded up the top five must-buy items available at your local Dollar Tree on South Boulder Rd. in Lafayette. You’ll feel a sense of fiscal accomplishment when you reduce your spend on these deals and steals!
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For students in the St. Vrain Valley School District spring break is fast approaching! Students will be off from March 25-29, 2019, and back in school on April 1. If you’re planning a staycation, here are a few things to do in Boulder, Lafayette and Denver to keep the entire family engaged and entertained!
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If you’re considering building a brand new home but have never experienced the semi-custom home-building process of new construction – here’s an overview of what you might expect! And while there is a science to it, there’s also a pretty standard chronology that helps you see both the big picture and the basic steps of a linear timeline. Check it out.
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This weekend Richmond American Homes is celebrating the Grand Opening of the new Seasons Collection at Colliers Hill. The three new model homes are decked out in New Year’s finery and ready for home buyers to tour, study and select their favorites. Join the party this Saturday, January 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for food truck treats and home tours until 5:00 p.m. through these eye-popping model homes on the north end of Colliers Hill.
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