Join me on horseback from Aspen to Vail

Experience the rugged beauty of Colorado in a whole new way. I’ve partnered with the cowboys of Bearcat for a four-day, 55-mile ride from Vail to Aspen and I only have room for four more people. I’d love for you to join me August 13th-16th for one of the most READ MORE

Green River Whitewater Rafting

If you’ve been following along, you know how much I love Utah. The scenery and adventure are unparalleled. I always say you could visit a dozen times and never do the same thing twice. We have mountain biked and jeeped in Moab, such an AMAZING family adventure vacation. We adored READ MORE

Epic Moab Family Vacation

We spent 4 days on a Moab family vacation this week where we camped, biked, hiked, played and cooked over an open fire every night. This grilled artichoke was one of the highlights of our camp food.  (Since this is a food blog I figured I'd lead with the READ MORE

Derby Day Appetizer Tray

Do you need an excuse to throw a party?  I know I sure don't, but if there ever was a good excuse the Kentucky Derby would be it!  Dressing up to the nines in seersucker, cocktail dresses and AWESOME hats in the middle of the day?  Yes, please.  Mint READ MORE

Slow Roasted Pulled Pork

We had a super fun family staycation with my sister and brother in law and their kids last week. We made our favorite pulled pork recipe, perfect for a hungry crowd after a day of skiing with the kiddos.   Pulled Pork is always a good idea for a READ MORE
Kelly Liken, one of Colorado’s most promising and influential young chefs, was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her mother was an outstanding cook, constantly exploring new recipes and seeking out fresh products at the local farmers market, which led Kelly to develop her love for cooking in high school. Read More