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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2021

FEATURES 22 Apple Cider Mushroom Chicken Making Your Usual Chicken Saucy

24 Holiday Gift Guide 2021 8 Ideas for Him, Her, or Kids

30 Light Up Your Living Room with Arvada Christmas Tree Lot From Charlie Brown to the Griswolds

22 32

32 Gather the Family for Traditional Holiday Happenings in Old Towne Enjoy a Maker’s Market, Lagniappe & More!

24 DEPARTMENTS 12

Artist’s Palette

16 DIY 18

Culinary Creations

20 Giving Back 22 Trend Setter 28 Local Limelight 30 Now Open 32 Our Town 36 Inspired By 38 Lifestyle Calendar 41

Realty Report

42 Food & Wine

ARTIST’S PALETTE

Escape to another dimension at meow wolf’s convergence station A MEDIA EVENT IN MID-SEPTEMBER OFFERED THE TRAVELING BORNSTEINS A GUIDED TOUR OF MEOW WOLF’S LATEST CREATION, CONVERGENCE STATION. Todd Richins, Executive Creative Producer at Meow Wolf Denver, stated, “Our most ambitious project to date, the Denver exhibition is bound to bend minds, inspire creativity, and touch hearts.” The four floors situated in a 90,000 square foot space was created by more than 100 collaborating artists, including muralists, painters, sculptors, fiber artists, digital artists, lighting and sound artists, costume designers, and technologists such as programmers, virtual reality experts, and augmented reality specialists. Other Meow Wolf permanent exhibitions are the House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe, New Mexico (opened 2016), and Omega Mart at AREA 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada (opened 2021). This recently opened Denver transformational immersive art experience is in the heart of the Sun Valley neighborhood adjacent to Empower Field at Mile High. The Sun Valley community is Denver’s most culturally diverse neighborhood. Having visited Santa Fe’s House of Eternal Return in September 2019, we were eagerly awaiting the opening of Convergence Station. Our senses were ignited as we meandered through the mystery house filled with captivating and imaginative rooms filled with layers of hidden meanings. While the overarching themes in Santa Fe are different than in Denver, the tone and overall impression are similar. One must be ready to be bombarded by a full ARTICLE BY SANDY BORNSTEIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE TRAVELING BORNSTEIN’S 12

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array of sensory stimulations along with the willingness to enter a different dimension of reality filled with imagery. To appreciate the complexity of the Convergence Station experience, it is useful to understand the backstory. An unusual cosmic event occurred 25 years ago, when four worlds from different universes merged and obliterated the residents’ memories, resulting in the disappearance of four women. The Quantum Department of Transportation acts as the conduit to these diverse worlds identified by kaleidoscopic cathedrals, Corinthian catacombs, lush alien habitats, and dazzling and gritty cityscapes. Memories are equated with currency and are the key to unlocking the story behind the women's disappearances. This imaginary journey begins on the ground level at Convergence Station. From this location, guests can enter four anchor spaces— Convergence Street, Eemia, Ossuary, and Numina. Visitors are free to choose their own journey because there is no wrong path. Travelers become their own guide. While exploring the rooms, visitors discover the cosmic mystery centering on the four women and the mythical gateway to the infinite which is threatening to tear the worlds apart. People who want to become more deeply engaged in the experience can purchase an optional RFID card called a QPASS at the information desk. At MEMports situated throughout the exhibit, fragments of memory can be collected on the QPASS. After accumulating three matching pieces, visitors will be provided a short, animated video offering a segment of the back story. The accumulated stories and revealed secrets can be accessed throughout the building at Memory ATM stations or on a cell phone. Another option is to wander freely and not purchase the card. By reading Field Journals stored in the library or stopping to talk with one or more performers stationed throughout the exhibit, visitors can piece together bits and pieces of information. Our guided tour introduced us to some of the artists and directors of the exhibit. We learned that the mistrust of politicians by the residents of C Street causes the citizens to elect a new mayor every 20 minutes. A time clock on the voting booths repeatedly counts down 20-minute segments. Since the economy of this area is dependent on collecting and trading memories, the focal point is C Street’s Convergence Exchange, the central banking system of the converged world. 14

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Twenty-five years ago, during the Convergence, all the memories of the people were consolidated and then scattered across the minds of the residents. Crystals called Oss are used to store, preserve, and transfer these memories from one citizen to another. These special stones are displayed in different forms and shapes. In Eemia, the people are guided by an ancient scientific order referred to as Kaleidogoths. During a thousand-year Ice Age, the Convergence separated part of the Eemian population from their homeland. The intersecting hallways of the Ossuary, an ancient underground world that is the center for information collection in the Converged World, lead to a multitude of space. In one room, there are 15 columns that showcase the heirloom Oss, which store generations of memories from families across the world. While I was unable to hear the stored memories, our guide stated that it was possible to hear audible memory whispers in this room as well as elsewhere. The rise and fall of the people of the Ossuary and the discovery of Oss is depicted on the floor and on wall medallions. The Lineage of Librarians act as leaders who preserve the wisdom of the Ossuary. Numina is a living universe which is considered both a character and a place housed in a three-story room covering 5,000 square feet. We stood inside one cell of a 6th dimensional plant. The visible creatures are either visitors or organelles in the plant cell. The nucleus or mitochondria is the focal point. Numina grows as people make choices. Visitors are free to come and go since they are traveling in the third and fourth dimensions. After spending several hours trying to absorb the complexity of the Convergence Station experience, I applaud the Meow Wolf creators and collaborators for successfully completing their mission to inspire creativity so imagination can transform our world. What should you know before you go? Within the first 24-hours of ticket sales, a record-breaking 35,000 tickets were sold. If you want to go soon, I recommend advanced planning

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DESSERT OF CHAMPIONS W H E AT I E S C O O K I E S For the peanut butter fanatic Whether you’re feelin’ more like Michael Jordan or John Doe, here’s an easy cookie recipe to make you look l i k e a w i n n e r ! Yo u ’ l l o n l y n e e d t o s a l vage a few common kitchen ingredients to whip up this sweet bite.

INGREDIENTS + 2 cups brown sugar

+ 1 tsp baking powder

+ 2 cups flour

+ 1 tsp baking soda

+ 1 cup Wheaties

+ 1 cup butter

+ 2 cups quick oats

+ ½ tsp salt

+ 1 cup peanuts

+ 2 eggs slightly beaten

DIRECTIONS Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix. Add remaining ingredients except for Wheaties and peanuts. Mix well. Add Wheaties and peanuts and mix well. It will be a dry batter. Drop by spoonful onto baking sheet. Bake for approximately 12 minutes at 350 degrees.

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PECAN DIAMONDS

Beat 1/3 cup butter with ¼ cup sugar in a small bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in egg. Stir in flour, mixing well, until a soft dough forms; spread evenly into a lightly greased 9x9x2 inch baking pan. (Dough will be thin) Bake in a moderate over (375 degrees) for 12 minutes, or until dough begins to firm up but is not fully cooked. Remove pan to wire rack. Lower over temperature to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, melt remaining ½ cup butter in a medium-size sauce-

ingredient s 18

+ 1/3 cup butter

pan. Add brown sugar, the 3 tablespoons of sugar and honey. Bring

+ ¼ cup sugar

to boiling; boil rapidly 2 ½ minutes. (It will be caramel colored and

+ 1 egg

thick) Carefully add cream and bring back to boiling. Remove from

+ 1 ¼ cups unsifted

heat; stir in pecans. Spread mixture evenly over cookie dough.

all-purpose flour + ½ cup (1 stick) butter

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pecan mixture is bubbly and begins to set. Remove to wire rack;

dark brown sugar

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GIVING BACK

food for thought denver keeps students fed with non-perishable snacks ARTICLE BY MONTY MONTGOMERY

CLOSING THE WEEKEND HUNGER GAP FOR DENVER SCHOOLCHILDREN

IN MANY SCHOOLS ACROSS DENVER, SCHOOL-

this gap just nine years ago, with the launch of a nonprofit

CHILDREN ARE DEPENDING ON SCHOOL LUNCH

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PROGRAMS TO SURVIVE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.

Food for Thought Denver is the brainchild of Bob Bell,

Thanks to free and reduced meal programs, these young

founded in 2012 upon his awareness that a disturbing

children can be kept satiated Monday through Friday.

amount of Denver’s school children weren’t getting enough

However, this all changes once the weekend rolls around.

to eat. Through volunteer support and work with the local

Without their school to support them during the week-

Arvada Rotary Club, the nonprofit was able to raise enough

end, these children have a two-day gap in their immediate

donations to provide bags of food on the weekends, coined

access to sustenance. A local Arvadian sought out to fill

“PowerSacks,” to two public schools in the Denver area.

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The organization remains fully operated by volunteers even after nine years of work, now striving to abolish weekend hunger across 72 different schools across Denver. Most of their food recipients are able to receive free and reduced meals throughout the school week,

weekend hunger, so that struggling school children can be sati-

though this leaves two full days during which these children have

ated without depending on school programs.

restricted food access. With the introduction of PowerSacks, this gap can finally be filled.

Visit their website at www.foodforthoughtdenver.org to Give a Bag, Pack a Bag, or simply learn more about their overall mission.

A large part of Food for Thought Denver’s ongoing efforts is

The organization currently takes donations through their Give a Bag

their weekly PowerSack refills, which take place every Friday.

option on the Colorado Gives platform until December 7th. However,

Local citizens, students, and corporate volunteers get together

benefactors can make either a one-time payment or set up for recur-

to fill each bag with non-perishable food items to feed both the

ring donations at any time. Spending $128 yields one PowerSack per

child and their family for the remaining weekend. Once filled, the

week for a whole school year, while $250 is enough to supply enough

PowerSacks are delivered to their respective students on Friday

PowerSacks to feed one class for a month. To personally volunteer

afternoon for them to take home to their loved ones. Bell and his

your time and start packing PowerSacks, the Food for Thought

organization’s ultimate mission is to shape a community void of

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APPLE CIDER MUSHROOM CHICKEN INGREDIENTS + 2 chickens (bone in) cut into pieces + 4 cups cider + 2 Tbl sugar + ½ tsp salt + 2 Tbl lemon juice + 4-6 cans mushrooms (or 2 lbs fresh mushrooms)

ARTICLE BY ARVADA LIFESTYLE HOSPITALITY - LINDA COFFEL

+ Parsley flakes

DIRECTIONS 01 Brown chicken in salt, pepper and flour 02 Bring to boil: 4 cups cider, 2 Tbl sugar, ½ tsp salt, 2 Tbl lemon juice 03 Drain canned mushrooms or clean fresh mushrooms 04 Lay chicken pieces on top of mushrooms, Pour liquid over chicken, Sprinkle with parsley flakes, Slice large onion on top of chicken 05 Bake at 350 for 2 hours

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COMMEMORATE + UNITE WITH ARVADA STRONG APPAREL OFFICER

GORDON

BEESLEY’S

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DEATH IN LATE JUNE DEEPLY AFFECTED THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY THE CHILDREN AT OBERON MIDDLE SCHOOL WHO’VE LOOKED UP TO HIM THROUGHOUT THEIR EDUCATION. In the following months, Arvada’s loss of Beesley and good samaritan Johnny Hurley would span from neighborhood to neighborhood. In response to the shooting, the Arvada Strong brand and Facebook page were created by Arvada local and graphic designer Kelly Bond. Kelly’s apparel and unique Arvada branding are aimed towards inspiring togetherness among the community while celebrating Beesley’s role

as an impactful local figure: “It shouldn’t just be

Oberon Middle School students being seen wearing her t-shirts

tragedy that brings us together, but reminding

to class in support of Beesley’s past and future influence.

ourselves that we’re closer to each other than

Bond’s collection of shirts, tees, crewnecks, and hoodies even

we think.” All proceeds go to the Colorado Fallen

include an old quote of Beesley’s: “Look for the good in every

Hero Foundation, which in turn donates to

day.” It’s a concise representation of her overall goal to uplift

Officer Beesley’s family.

the community’s spirit and bring everyone together, speaking

Kelly has loved designing for as long as she can

to the season’s thankful nature. As a Colorado native, her love

remember. She received her M.A. in Integrated

for Arvada played a large role in driving her to support her peo-

Design, Business, and Technology to gain a

ple in the best way she knows how: design. She intended on

balanced understanding of both design and

locals to eventually recognize the logo on the street, so as to be

business. She uses Bonfire, a verified print-on-

reminded that Arvada is still as strong as ever.

demand fundraising platform to create and sell

To browse the Arvada Strong collection and donate to the

Arvada Strong apparel. The brand’s online inven-

Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation, be sure to visit www.bonfire.

tory is available for both adults and children, with

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Lot flaunts a range of firs and sizes, serving as

the Noble Fir, this tree also hosts sturdy branches

the go-to business to light up your living room

that can handle the weight of heavier ornaments

this winter. Their lot offers three distinct tree

and lights.

types, four different tree stands with varying

Arvada Christmas Tree Lot was established in

size, seasonal garlands, and wreaths worthy of

2004 and serves the local community as a second

your front door. Locals will feel at home while

generation family-owned business. Each and every

visiting the lot, as Christmas bows and candy

fir is freshly cut and shipped from farms in Oregon

canes are handed out by welcoming staff mem-

and North Carolina, season by season. To comply

bers free of charge.

with COVID-19 protocols, the company has begun

Amongst their selection are the Noble Fir,

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Nordman Fir, and Fraser Fir. Noble Firs are a

pickup to offer maximum convenience for Arvada

household favorite for their blue-green needles

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OUR TOWN

GATHER THE FAMILY FOR TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS IN OLD TOWNE IF ARVADA FAMILIES ARE GETTING EXCITED

FOR

ANYTHING

THIS

TIME OF YEAR, IT’S THE WINTER TRADITIONS

DISTINCTIVE

OLDE TOWN. The Olde Town Arvada Business Improvement District has organized a combination of past elements and new developments for local parents and children this upcoming winter, starting on November 27th and running through December 19th. Some notable events include Small Business Saturday, the Olde Town Holiday Market, the famous tradition of Lagniappe, the annual Eggnog and Cider Competition, and the first-ever Olde Town Holiday Maker’s Market. Read on to get a feel for what Olde Town has in store this holiday season.

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1 Holiday Happenings in Olde Town starts off with Small Business Saturday, taking place at 10:30 a.m. over at Olde Town Square. The event will be offering free coffee, courtesy of Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters Arvada, as well as free breakfast tacos from the cooks at School House Kitchen and Libations for the first 100 attendees. To add to the excitement, the occasion will be awarding prizes from a collection of local shops to those who register. Small Business Saturday doesn’t end there though - attendees will also be invited to the Annual Olde Town Tree Lighting by the Mayor. Since most businesses in Olde Town begin to turn on their holiday lights around 5:00 p.m., the celebration begins with a holiday march starting at Carly’s Boutique. Following the march, you and your family can enjoy a relaxing time in the Square, sipping hot cocoa and awaiting your name to be called throughout the prize giveaways. Of course, the tree lighting will take place as well at 6:00 p.m. in accordance with Arvada tradition!

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Next, Holiday Happenings in Olde Town is keeping ado-

Additionally, on these same dates between 11:00 a.m.

lescent dreams alive throughout early and mid-December

and 3:00 p.m., the Olde Town Holiday Market will be

with the free opportunity to see Santa in person! Starting

in session. This fruitful event showcases the work of

on December 4th, Santa will be available to grant young

dozens of local vendors who offer handmade gifts,

wishes at 57th and Olde Wadsworth Blvd from 12:00 p.m.

toys, and mouthwatering food options. Such gifts and

to 3:00 p.m. The big bearded fellow will also be making

trinkets include handcrafted candles, clothes, jewelry,

an appearance on the 11th and 18th, in the same place, at

soaps, sauces, and mixes aimed at taking your holiday

the same time.

self-care and cuisine to the next level. The Holiday Market is the result of a partnership with the Arvada Farmers Market, while Saturdays with Santa have been organized by the Olde Town Arvada Business Improvement District.

4 Next, the famous Lagniappe tradition, as well as the Olde Town Eggnog and Cider Competition, will be taking place on December 6th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. As you very well may know, Lagniappe is a familiar Arvada tradition where merchants and business owners include a little something extra for their customers with each purchase. To many locals, this is the most symbolic trait of the tradition - to others, it’s the late hours and late-night conversations which draw them to Olde Town in the winter. Just be sure to pronounce it right (“lawn-yap”).

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5 Lastly, the debut of the Olde Town Holiday Makers Market will be taking place from November 26th to December 19th. Streets will be closed down, outdoor activities will take place, and open container ordinances will be in the public’s favor! Thanks to the work of the Olde Town Arvada Business Improvement District, Olde Town is being continuously refined as a prime holiday destination for the family to enjoy. The market will feature local creators and artists who you may recognize from around the block, harboring a passion to show their works to the surrounding community.

Be sure to browse the collections of the vendors at the Olde Town Holiday Makers Market, as many of them offer unique gifting options for any last minute holiday purchases. The event exclusively takes place on the weekends between November 26th and December 19th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and 11:00

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GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000. “I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my

“I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my family and I are.” —Anna Sarol

family and I are,” Anna says. The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year. When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have

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otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent. When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy. “When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.” In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy

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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.

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1 A STORYBOOK HOLIDAY IN EVERGREEN Evergreen Area | 12:00 AM

DECEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

A Story Book Christmas in Evergreen is coming back for

a second year with Classic Christmas Stories depicted in Ice. They are “hiding” ice sculptures around this mountain community and Santa is flying in from the North Pole to do some special readings. Join them in their mountain com-

munity for this family friendly scavenger hunt and support their local businesses while you are here throughout the month of December.

1 SANTA LETTERS

Apex Center | 12:00 AM

Santa’s mailbox will return to the Apex Center beginning

November 29 and running through December 14. Watch for

the mailbox located upstairs at Guest Services at the Apex Center, write your letter (bonus points for getting creative and

decorating it!), put it in an envelope with a return address, and drop it off in the mailbox during operating hours. Each night Santa’s helpers will get your letters to the North Pole. A return letter will appear in your mailbox before Christmas.

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4 SANS SOUCI FESTIVAL OF DANCE CINEMA Arvada Center | 7:30 PM

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REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

ARVADA

REALTY REPORT

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Cameo Estates

$1,700,000

$1,580,000

93%

Oberon

$1,400,000

100%

Ponderosa Pines

$1,275,000

$1,300,000

102%

Candelas

$1,150,000

$1,200,000

104%

Spring Mesa

$1,200,000

$1,165,000

97%

West Woods Ranch

$1,050,000

$1,150,000

110%

$975,000

$1,105,000

113%

Scenic Heights

$1,040,000

100%

West Woods Estates

$1,025,000

100%

$975,000

$1,014,000

104%

Rainbow Ridge

$1,050,000

$1,000,000

95%

Candlelight

$950,000

$975,000

103%

Northwood Acres

$1,000,000

$975,000

98%

Panorama Heights

$965,000

$975,000

101%

Candelas

$969,000

100%

Saddle Brook

Quaker Acres

Information obtained through RE Colorado Multiple Listing Service. List and sold price reflect one selected home within the respective subdivision.

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FOOD & WINE

provencal potato gratin ARTICLE BY ARVADA LIFESTYLE HOSPITALITY - LINDA COFFEL

DIRECTIONS 01 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 02 Rub 1 of the garlic cloves all over the inside of a large 1 1/2 quart oval INGREDIENTS

casserole dish. Smear some of the olive oil all over the inside of the dish.

+ 4 large clove garlic, smashed

Mince the rest of the garlic.

+ 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil,

03 Heat the rest of the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the

plus more for drizzling

garlic, onion, and pepper, season with the salt and pepper, and cook until

+ 1 medium yellow onion, sliced

tender, about 8 minutes. Add the vermouth and simmer to reduce by

+ 1 red pepper, peeled, seeded and

about half.

diced (3/4 cup)

04 Using a mandoline or vegetable slicer, slice the potatoes about 1/8-

+ 1/4 cup dry white vermouth

inch thick and add them to the pan with the water, salt, pepper to taste.

+ 2 pounds Yukon gold or other waxy

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until the mixture

potatoes (about 4 to 5), peeled

has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.

+ 1 cup water

05 Stir in the basil.

+ 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

06 Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and shake the pan

+ 1 pound plum tomatoes

to distribute the potatoes evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the

+ Kosher salt and freshly ground

tomatoes about a 1/4-inch thick and arrange them in a shingled pattern on

black pepper + 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan

top of the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. 07 Bake, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender about 1 1/2 hours. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and bake until brown and bubbly, about 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let casserole cool 10 minutes before serving. This can also be served at room temperature.

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