Take a break from the kitchen table and head outside for a meal
Emily Kemme
Emily Kemme writes about human nature, illuminating the everyday in a way that highlights its brilliance in her novels, Drinking the Knock Water: A New Age Pilgrimage and In Search of Sushi Tora, and her new anthology, It Starts With a Fish, based on her blog, Feeding the Famished. She is also a recipe creator but doesn’t like to be labeled a foodie (the proof is that she knows where every KFC is on I-80 between Greeley and Iowa). Throughout her writing is a skein of humor that leaves a lasting impression. She is a regular contributor of food and feature stories for NOCO Style Magazine, the Greeley Tribune and MyWindsor Magazine.
Selected works by the author:
Balancing Act
Local police balance enforcement with a team approach to determine homeless needs
BBQ Break Down
If you ask North Carolina-raised Chris Robinson—he’s been cooking barbecue for 15 years at his Fort Collins restaurant, Hog Wild BBQ—the art of smoking meats centers on a sense of place and tradition.
What’s New in the NOCO Dining Scene
Philippe French Bistro & Bakery 133 S. College Ave., Fort Collins Restaurant namesake Chef Philippe Boutinet curated his classic French menu to spotlight seasonal ingredients with simple preparations focusing on the food itself, not just the sauce. Begin with an...
Adjusting to, and Enjoying, Your Empty Nest
By Emily Kemme - When Twyla Surritte and her husband, Dan Rodriguez, dropped their daughter Amaya off at Whitworth University in Washington, Surritte says it took a while to feel comfortable with the separation. Amaya, their only child, was a big part of their lives....
Building Dreams that Last with J. Allen Construction
When Crystal and Shawn Osthoff decided to build their new home in Harmony Club, a private golf community just minutes from Fort Collins offering a state-of-the-art clubhouse, resort-style saltwater pool, open air tennis pavilion, lush landscaping and breathtaking...
Juice it Up
Justin Ghofrani, who manages the juicing program at Margie’s Java Joint in Greeley, grew up drinking fresh-pressed carrot and beet juice his dad made for breakfast. Maybe that exposed him to the taste of vegetables—he’s very good about eating them—but he can’t resist a tall, cool glass of cold-pressed juice.
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Let Them Eat [Cup]Cake
It’s true: Cake is one of the traditions making any wedding day memorable and meaningful. Having a sweet bite of cake is said to ensure a happy, fruitful marriage.
Going for Gold
You’ve probably seen turmeric in the grocery produce section, but unless you’re into cooking, you might have been put off by the spice’s dried knobby orange roots.