Lost Lake via Hesse Trail

We had been trying to get up to Nederland and this trail all summer. Something always got in our way, timing, mosquitos, etc… We finally had a fully free day, it was cooler, and sunday it was going to snow! The drive was meandering when we chose to skip the toll road. But it was…

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Spicy indian chicken

  Found this ditty in fitness magazine. I exchanged the rice for black rice, and i drained it before adding to the onions. Next time i would definitely leave some liquid Ingredients 1 1/2 cups black rice 1 inch fresh gingerroot, peeled 2 cloves garlic, peeled 3/4teaspoon salt 1/4teaspoon ground cumin 1/4teaspoon ground coriander 1/4teaspoon ground…

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Cajun Pecans – Crockpot

Found this recipe for additional spicy nuts for the father-in-law for xmas, but with travel and work I didn’t get around to it till today! Yeah for snow storms! I upped the cayene and didn’t add the thyme since i like spice and was out. We’ll be going there at the end of the month,…

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Devil’s Backbone Trail

First hike of 2013! Woohoo! Devil’s Backbone in Loveland Pros: There is a foot traffic only path to the keyhole and some other areas in the park. A good amount of parking, but not sure what it is like mid season. Cons:No shade, at all (it was overcast and 65 today, so it was perfect!)…

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bowl

I found this flipping thru RR magazine and knew i needed to make up a reason to make it! Luckily this past easter sunday, i found a reason! A friend who had given up beer for lent was having a belated birthday celebration at a local brewery. Done and done! Why yes, yes it is…

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Favorite Crock Pot Recipes

Last year for Christmas, hubby got me the triple dipper! It took a bit to convince him that is was a completely necessary item – even though i had 2 plus other crock pots in the house! I have my first one, a 4 quart with, warm, low and high setting only. That was one…

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Kim’s Wedding

October 29th was the day. The day one of my dearest and most precious friends tied the knot. The day I saw a smile on her face, a smile that was so big and so wide and just so wonderful! The happy happy couple! It was a wonderful evening, spent enjoying the new couple, old…

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