John Denver Sanctuary

This precious gem of Aspen is a peaceful and serene spot for meditation and reflection.  We stumbled upon it behind our lovely brunch spot (on Hotel Jerome patio) during a cloudy walk through town on our final day in Aspen.           I just realized he died on my 15th birthday…           …

Heirloom Tomato Tart with Butternut Squash Soup

Heirloom tomatoes with a ricotta Parmesan filling topped with basil and pesto on a buttery crust  Cored butternut squash and sweet potatoes roasted with butter and salt n pepper baked at 400 for 1 hour or until knife easily inserts into a tender flesh Granny Smith Apple and onion chopped and sauteed lightly in butter…

Carrot-Apple-COCONUT Muffins

Carrot Apple Coconut Muffins 1 1/3 cups grated raw carrot (about 2-3 peeled carrots) 1 small organic apple, peeled and grated  (gala or a sweeter variety) ¼ cup quick oats ½ cup shredded coconut (opt-sweetened or unsweetened) 1 1/3 cups flour 2/3 cup sugar ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon…

Pink Pearl Apple Crisp

Make some homemade whipped cream to put on top and you will want to eat the whole pie in one night! Pink Pearl Apple Crisp 3 big apples, sliced 2 large lemons, juice only Spread ingredients over bottom of buttered pie pan pouring lemon juice over apples to keep them tart. Then mix these ingredients…

Deer raiding the apple orchard under a full moon

I was so distracted during my run that I had to stop and take it all in for a few moments… About a dozen deer were stopped here just feasting under the pastel sky lit by a full moon on all the apples their little hearts could desire in this orchard. Some would even reach…