Food + Beverage

Maple Cinnamon White Russian

Add a fall twist to a classic White Russian Article by Courtney Whitmore INGREDIENTS ·   2 ounces vanilla vodka ·   2 ounce coffee liqueur ·   1 ounce maple syrup ·   2 ounces heavy cream ·   1 pinch cinnamon Maple Cinnamon Rim ·   2 tablespoons maple syrup ·   1 tablespoon sugar ·   1 teaspoon cinnamon METHOD ·       If garnishing rim, dip glass in maple syrup and then in cinnamon sugar. Fill glass with ice.  ·       Add vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, and maple syrup. Stir to...

Life + Culture

Dinner For All

Sunday Salmon Founder Mary Grothe Shares Her Story and Mission Behind the Nonprofit’s Free Meals Article by Cassidy Ritter | Photography by Sunday Salmon Mary Grothe had a rough start to adulthood, struggling with drugs, alcohol, and bouts of homelessness. “I had no compass, no direction,” Mary says. “I was in a bad way, but I got this fire inside of me. I felt destined for more.” She thought she found her place in the business world, where she became a top sales representative at a payroll...

Health + Wellness

Sparq PT Gets Us Ready for Ski Season

We asked Kelsy and Kristine at Sparq Physical Therapy to help us be ready for ski season. Photography by provided Skiing is a full-body sport, meaning quad strength alone won't cut it. To stay sharp and reduce injury risk on the slopes, your pre-season prep should target single-leg strength, lateral movement, core stability and rotation, and upper-body power. A balanced routine doesn't just create power—it gives you the control needed for sudden turns and uneven terrain. How to get started: ...

Food + Beverage

Witch’s Brew

A Spooktacular Autumn Sparkler Article and Photography by Ingredients 12 oz prosecco 2/3 cup blackberries 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp sugar 5-10 sprigs thyme Method Add blackberries, water, and sugar to a small pan and bring to a boil over medium heat.  Continue boiling for 5 minutes or until blackberries can be easily mashed with the back of a spoon.  Mash the blackberries until they are  all burst. Turn off heat and add thyme sprigs.  Allow to steep for 3-5 minutes, then...

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Locally Raised

Salt Craft Meat Market owner shares her passion for agriculture Article by Cassidy Ritter | Photography by Salt Craft Meat Market Some people are lucky to find their passion at a young age, and Castle Rock native Jordan Hinton is one of them.  When she was 8 years old, she began participating in 4-H, a program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that teaches youth about farming, livestock care, woodworking, cooking and more. Jordan did this until she was 18. She also raised pigs, while...

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Taste Castle Rock

Restaurants Elevating the Local Food Scene Article and Photography by The Castle Rock dining scene is booming with cozy brunch spots, elevated cocktail lounges, and authentic international flavors. From scratch-made comfort food to refined date-night dishes, the latest wave of openings brings exciting variety to Douglas County. Here are eight vibrant new restaurants to add to your local dining list.   Bar Hummingbird at The Brinkerhoff The Promenade at Castle Rock Long awaited Bar...

Home + Design

October Garden Guide

Put the Garden to Bed: Your Fall Winterization Checklist Article by Debbie Hill The 2026 growing season is officially in the books, and it was certainly a challenging one. Record high temperatures, ongoing drought, and local water restrictions tested our gardens every step of the way. However, the summer heat did bring us one delightful win: melons! Melons thrive in high heat, which allowed their natural sugars to fully develop into extra-sweet, ripe fruit—a rare treat for local gardeners. ...

Style + Beauty

Castle Rock Artisans

Colorado Western Style Through Art Article by Debbie Hill | Photography by Provided; Casey Baker Photo Robert Quimby - Robert Quimby Art DEBBIE: Let's start with you telling me about yourself. Were you always an artist, or did that come later? ROBERT: I grew up around cattle and horses in Nebraska. I always took art classes, but people discouraged pursuing it as a career. After flunking calculus and abandoning architecture, I took college art electives. That snowballed into degrees in art...

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September Garden Guide

Savor the Season: Fall Harvesting, Planting, and Lawn Care Article by Debbie Hill The days are getting shorter and the air is getting cooler. Summer is slowly coming to an end. Our first frost is just around the corner. When I think of September, I think about warm spices and the sweet smell of apples and juicy ripe pears filing the air. Spending time in the kitchen baking, pickling and canning the excess bounty of the season. It is definitely one of my favorite times of the year. As our warm...

Food + Beverage

Palisade Peach Beehive Bellini

Tequila Makes This A Little Boozier Than Your Average Bellini Article and Photography by Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz. peach nectar 1/2 oz. Colorado honey 1 1/2 oz. reposado tequila 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice Ice 8 oz. Prosecco Palisade Peach slices 2 small chunks honeycomb (optional) Directions: In a small heatproof bowl, microwave nectar and honey, stirring occasionally, until honey is dissolved, about 20 seconds. This can also be done on the stove with a small saucepan. In...