Transplanted from Florida more than 18 months ago, homeowners Heather and Ray Mundy and their boys immediately embraced Colorado, leaving behind the humidity and palmetto bugs, for snow, high altitude and small-town living. Moving from just outside Cocoa Beach, Florida, to Colliers Hill has been a bit of an adjustment for the Mundy family – and one they have enthusiastically embraced!
“The first year was interesting, getting used to the snow,” says Heather. “That was the biggest adjustment for me — not so much for the kids.” She and her husband Ray have two boys, Jackson, 14 and Davis, almost 12 and moved from Cocoa Beach, Florida 18 months ago.
“My husband works for Medtronic in Boulder and when we came out the first time looking for homes with our realtor, we found a house in Longmont,” Heather says. The Mundys put down a deposit but Ray told the realtor to keep looking.
“Let’s see if there’s anything else out there,” he said.
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Comfort food can mean a family favorite that mom used to make, like grilled cheese sandwiches and homemade chicken or tomato soup. For some people it’s a liberal helping of yummy carbs like mac ‘n’ cheese, scalloped potatoes or simple spaghetti and meat sauce.
In the spirit of new beginnings and healthy resolutions, we’re bringing you loads of comfort soup ideas that don’t require a extra fitness workout, plus one or two guilty pleasures (that you can simply ignore if they niggle your conscience!).
And when you don’t feel like cooking, now that soup is on the menu at 24 Carrot Bistro, you don’t have to lift a finger to fill your belly with a bowl of yum. Just travel the five minutes to this amazing downtown Erie eatery (on Briggs Street) and round up a few servings!
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Hacks simplify your life and we found a kitchen cupboard full of new food tricks that can make cooking easier and life better! Some of these hacks require a specific kitchen tool or two – which you can find at the King Soopers Marketplace four miles away on 1891 Highway 7 in Erie. Or try the Williams Sonoma store at Flatiron Crossing in Broomfield – about 10 miles from your front door.
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