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How to avoid holiday baking mishaps at high altitude with chef Liz Thompson
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – Some tips and tricks on how to bake at high altitudes with chef Liz Thompson from www.truckeehighaltitudebakingclub.com to help avoid flat cakes and other baked goods as we head in to the holiday season.
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Fruita mom turns home bakery into growing farmstand business
What started as a way to help support her family has quickly grown into a thriving business for one Fruita mother.
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Lone grocery store in Battlement Mesa shuts down
On a Saturday morning in early September, Martín Mojarro Gómez pulled up to the Clark’s Market in Battlement Mesa with his son in a black pickup truck. They wanted to buy fruit and vegetables for the weekend. Clark’s, located a few miles off I-70 behind the golf course, was their only local option.
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Seven Colorado Wineries Where You Can Taste Right Beside The Grand Valley Vines
Colorado grows a lot more than you might expect, and the Grand Valley around Palisade is proof. This little stretch of western Colorado is packed with vineyards, orchards, and tasting rooms that sit right up against the mountains. What makes these seven spots special is that you can sip while...
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Fruita residents connect with city manager over coffee
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Fruita residents had the opportunity to sit down with City Manager Shannon Vassen Thursday morning during one of his regular community meetings, where residents can ask questions, discuss concerns, and learn more about what’s happening around the city. Building relationships through conversation. Vassen, who...
thebusinesstimes.com
Grand Junction feeling Fuzzy for tacos
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop finally opens with fresh, made-to-order menu and lots of Fuzzy’s Dust. John Cassity said 15 to 20 people camped overnight to guarantee they would be among the first 50 customers when Fuzzy’s Taco Shop opened its doors for the first time in Grand Junction at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 14. Earning that designation came with free tacos for a year (two free tacos per week for 52 weeks).
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Uncork a good book: Fruita’s new bar pairs pages with wine
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -Longtime Fruita resident Brandy Remy has opened TBR Book Bar, a new small business in Fruita that combines books with wine. Remy said the idea started with a conversation with a friend. “She asked ‘If you could do anything else, what would you do?’ And I...
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The Secret Buffet In Colorado That Is A Must-Try For Hungry Diners
Buffets earn their reputation one plate at a time, and the best ones make choice feel like part of the fun. In Grand Junction, a dining room gives western Colorado travelers the freedom to build lunch or dinner exactly the way hunger demands, without turning the meal into a production.
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This Colorado Keto-Friendly Spot Serves Breakfast Classics Without All the Guesswork
Breakfast gets easier when the menu does not make you rethink every ingredient on the plate. At Be Sweet Cafe & Bakeshop in Grand Junction, diners looking for a lower-carb start can focus on savory morning favorites, egg dishes, and choices that can be adjusted to fit their routine. That...
montrosebusinesstimes.com
7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee ‘reopens’ Montrose location with plans to expand across Western Slope
The 7 Brew drive-thru coffee stand in Montrose has new ownership, and its new operators see the location as more than a single acquisition. For Houston-based Emerge, Montrose is the starting point for a larger expansion of the rapidly growing coffee chain across Western Colorado. Emerge recently purchased the Montrose...
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Colorado’s Most Comforting Shepherd’s Pie Is Hiding at This Low-Key Restaurant
A bubbling dish of shepherd’s pie can make even an ordinary afternoon feel like comfort-food weather. At The Goat and Clover Tavern in downtown Grand Junction, the pub favorite brings together a hearty filling and a generous layer of mashed potatoes in exactly the kind of meal made for slowing down.
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This Family-Owned Colorado Farm Market Is Worth The Drive For Palisade Peaches, Sweet Melons, And Fire-Roasted Chile
Somewhere along a two-lane Colorado highway, drivers keep passing the big-box grocery stores on purpose. They are chasing melons so sweet they have earned a loyal following, peaches trucked in from the famous orchard country to the west, and green chile roasting in a turning drum. This corner of the...