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LIFESTYLE LETTER
NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER
Scott Fairbanks | scott.fairbanks@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
November – Give Thanks GRAND VALLEY FRIENDS,
Garrett Gross | garrett.gross@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER
Whitney Lockhart L AYO UT DESIGNER
Dani Moore
What are you thankful for this year? When we look around, we have so many reasons to count our blessings. We hope, this issue will remind you of the thoughtful, kind, and generous people we have living among us as our neighbors and friends. Here, we'll share some of ways our community comes together during this time of giving.
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It always warms our hearts to see the diverse ways in which our community celebrates the holidays—family traditions, bountiful feasts, and giving back to the community we call home. This month, we hope your home is filled with the aroma of freshly baked pies, the sounds of laughter around the table, and the feeling of gratitude in your heart. As always, thanks for reading, and we’ll see you around town!
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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021
FEATURES 14 Setting the Table - Stylishly! Creativity Using What You Have
16 Festive DIY Nail Designs Fall in Love With the Art of Nails
18 Teeing up Great Service! Military Service, Golf, and a Purpose
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26 Caring, Sharing and Getting Good Done What She's Doing and What You Can Do
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DEPARTMENTS
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Local Experiences
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Hot Spot
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Artist’s Palette
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Trend Setter
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Local Limelight
26 Hometown Hero 30 Inspired By 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Culinary Creations
Thank you from
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LOCAL EXPERIENCES
THANKFUL THIS MONTH, WE CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING. A time to gather with friends and loved ones, and to give more of ourselves to those around us.
HOLIDAY MARKETS + If you have a loved one that loves LEGOs, this is the place for them! eBricks 124 N 7th Street., Grand Junction , Colorado 81501 + There is no way you’re not going to find a gift here. A Robin's Nest 602 Main St Grand Junction, CO + If your loved one loves bikes, RCC has all kinds of biking dodads. Ruby Canyon Cycles 301 Main St Grand Junction, CO + If you’re looking for Settlers of Catan, or a game you’ve never heard of. This is the place to be. P.S. They also have coffee! The Board Fox 623 Main St, Grand Junction , Colorado 81501 + You think of the ideas and they design that special & unique peace for you. Check them out in the Mesa Mall! Decorative Metal Artworks 2424 US-6, Grand Junction, CO 81505
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HOT SPOT FOOD FOR THE FALL
C O M F O R T F O O D
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A T M O S P H E R E
I HAVE LIVED IN THE VALLEY FOR 5 PLUS YEARS NOW, AND I HAD YET TO DINE AT THE STRAYHORN GRILL. I didn’t know what I was missing. On first sight, the western decor was welcoming and I noticed that the restaurant was very clean. The staff was attentive and polite, and the appropriately loud 90’s to early 2000’s country music matched the western decor of the restaurant. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak with mashed potatoes and fried Okra. It came drizzled in a fantastic white gravy that I was not surprised to learn was made in-house. The mashed potatoes are also cut, mashed, and seasoned in-house. Dessert was apple pie a-la-mode. I haven’t had pie that good in a long time. Don’t take my word for it. Go enjoy it for yourself!
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ARTIST’S PALETTE
CREATIVITY USING WHAT YOU HAVE
setting the table - stylishly!
Vary textures and finishes. This will add visual inter-
ries are made and laughs are had. Here are my five tips
est and take a simple table design up a notch. Napkins,
on creating an amazing tablescape for any occasion.
as well as tablecloths, runners, and florals are all great. Do not go matchy-matchy on textures and finishes!
1. KEEP IT SIMPLE. Entertaining can be fun and a great opportunity to
5. CHOOSE A COLOR SCHEME AND STYLE.
show your creative side but it’s important to keep it easy
Start by Choosing 3-5 colors you want to incorporate.
enough for real life. If putting the table together becomes
One of my favorite ways to finish off a place setting is
stressful, stop and do less. Simplicity is your friend
with a calligraphy name tag tied up with pine cones,
during the holidays.
herbs, or a few flowers.
2. START WITH A CLEAN SLATE.
6. KEEP IT FUNCTIONAL.
Clean everything off the table before you do anything
None of the decor and fancy plates matter if there isn’t
else. It’s hard to imagine a new tablescape with your old
enough room on the table to eat comfortably and have
summer decor still on display or your kids’ art supplies
a conversation with the person across the table from
scattered across the canvas. Remove it all for now. You
you. When setting your table, actually take a second to
may be able to add it back in later.
sit down and imagine everyone there and troubleshoot any potential issues.
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Tag/follow me on Instagram @michelle_sinclair_ I’d love to see your tablescapes!
ARTICLE MICHELLE SINCLAIR
4. TEXTURES, TEXTURES, TEXTURES!
ering place for family and friends, a place where memo-
PHOTOGRAPHY C. W. MORGAN
THE THANKSGIVING TABLE. It’s the heart and gath-
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TREND SETTER
Festive DIY Nail Designs ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY DESIREE GIBSON
FALL IN LOVE WITH THE ART OF NAILS
THIS FESTIVE BUFFALO PLAID NAIL DESIGN IS SIMPLER THAN YOU THINK AND UNQUESTIONABLY COZY. It is a timeless pattern that can be used for different seasons by changing the color scheme. It is also easy to customize with your own flair— which makes things fun and expressive. Here, I will show you one way to paint buffalo plaid, two-fingered (per hand) accent manicure using gel polish. This can also be done with regular nail polish, just be sure to wait for it to dry in between each step. The tools needed are a dotting tool, a striping nail art brush, and lint-free wipes. All of these items can be found on Amazon—I recommend the Winstonia nail art brushes. It is imperative that you use lint-free wipes to avoid fuzz ruining your work. To get this look, the polishes needed are shine and matte topcoats, along with black, white, brown, and two of your favorite fall colors. I chose to use orange and teal. In between colors, wipe off your nail art brush with the lint-free wipes. Last step, show off and enjoy! 16
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BUFFALO PLAID NAIL DESIGN IS SIMPLER THAN YOU THINK AND UNQUESTIONABLY COZY. It is a timeless pattern that can be used for different seasons by changing the color scheme. Step one, paint your desired accent nails white. On the side (perhaps in a ceramic dish), mix shine top coat with the color you chose for the plaid. This will make it sheer, and we will use this for the thick light orange lines of the pattern. Step two, using your nail art brush, paint two thick vertical lines. Step three, paint thick horizontal lines. The amount you will paint will depend on how long your nails are. If you have short nails, you will have enough room to paint two or three. Try to have the lines evenly spaced. Step four, using the color from the bottle (no longer using the sheer mix), paint in the squares where the lines overlap. This nail is done for now. Step five, on your other accent nail, paint two horizontal curved lines (think the top of a heart) in the center of your nail with black polish.
Step six, using the sheer mix, paint evenly spaced horizontal lines under the curves. Step seven, paint evenly spaced vertical lines under the curves. Step eight, using the dotting tool and the color from the bottle, put a dot in every place the lines overlap. This creates a mini buffalo plaid. Step nine, paint it over with shine top coat to even things out. This will make it easier to layer the pumpkin with added details. Step ten, paint the outline of a pumpkin stem with black polish. Step eleven, fill the stem in with brown. Step twelve, paint two curved vertical lines within the pumpkin to give it dimension. Step thirteen, paint a leaf with your other fall color choice. This nail is done for now. Step fourteen, paint your remaining nails with your leaf color. This will tie it all together in a beautiful way. Step fifteen, top all your nails with a shine top coat to make them even and strong and then go over them with matte top coat. Matte finish is perfect for fall nail designs. See the video on her Instagram @the.nail.life.of.desi_g CityLifestyle.com/GrandJunction
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
TEEING U P G R E AT
SERVICE!
MILITARY SERVICE, GOLF, AND A PURPOSE LANDMARK STAFFING HELPS BUSINESSES FIND EMPLOYEES AND PEOPLE FIND JOBS. It’s neat to have a business that is, at its core, all about helping people on both sides of that aisle. Enjoy our Q and A and get to know owner Mario Paul a little better. GJL: How long have you lived in GJ? MARIO: I moved to Grand Junction in July of 2013. I originally lived in Hotchkiss where I graduated high school in 1996. Over the course of 17 years, I lived in California, Japan, Virginia, and Denver. GJL: When did you start Landmark Staffing?
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ARTICLE GJ LIFESTYLE/MARIO PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY JENNIFER MAXFIELD
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MARIO: I started Landmark in March of 2016. I have worked in the Recruiting and Staffing business since 2004. I was also a recruiter in the USMC for two years prior to starting my career in staffing. GJL: How many years did you serve in the United States Marine Corps? MARIO: I served in the USMC from 1996 - 2004 GJL: What is Landmark Staffing’s main goal? MARIO: We have built our reputation by specializing in placement for highly skilled candidates. GJL: What else do you love about this area? MARIO: I love Grand Junction for all of the great things to do here; outdoor recreation especially. I love having my business in Grand Junction. This is a great market and the local businesses here are awesome to work with as clients. This is a fantastic town to have a business in.
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)
GJL: How many “hole-in-one” shots have you hit? (Mario is an avid golfer) MARIO: I’ve had one hole-in-one after playing golf for 22 years. It was at Redlands Mesa Golf Course on Hole 12 in November of 2018. GJL: What do you want our community to know about you? MARIO: I would like them to know that I have been married to my wife for over 15 years, have a 13-year-old son, and three dachshunds. Landmark Staffing is a business that I opened when I saw the need for a different kind of staffing agency, not just another temp company. I am always donating to charities when it comes to golf tourneys and I enjoy helping people get their foot in the door with a new job and helping businesses find the right candidates to fill roles for their company. 20
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C H E F DE CU ISI N E'S ST Y LE TURKEY
A NON-TRADITIONAL RECIPE
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ARTICLE CHEF STEVEN BARNARD
I
LIKE
DIFFER-
large white onion, two granny smith apples,
TRADITIONAL
and one package of andouille sausage links.
THANKSGIVING TURKEY AND STUFFING.
Mix together with some fresh minced garlic.
My family (and patrons of the Country Club)
Then add two teaspoons of dried thyme, and
and I really enjoy sharing these recipes and we
one tablespoon of black pepper. Mix in 2 large
know you'll love them as well!
eggs, and a cup of chicken broth.
ENT
DOING
THAN
SOMETHING
JUST
THE
Turkey prep: Step one is to brine the turkey
Cooking: Preheat the oven to 350. Stuff
overnight. To do this you will need a huge bowl
the turkey and allow some room for heat to
or pan to put the turkey and brine in. To make
cook the inside. Chop a whole head of cel-
the brine, mix two 2-liter bottles of 7-up, one
ery, 4-6 carrots, 2-3 onions, and place in the
cup of sugar, and one cup of salt. Pour the
bottom of a roasting pan. Pour about 2 cups
brine on the turkey. Add enough water to cover
of chicken broth into the bottom of the pan
the turkey in the brine. Also add a few sprigs
and add the giblets from the turkey. Then
of fresh thyme, sage, and rosemary. Let brine
wrap the turkey with a loose tent of alumi-
for 24 hours. Then, rinse the turkey and place
num foil and bake for one and a half to two
small slices of butter under the skin on the
hours depending on the size. Remove the foil
breast side. Use a 50/50 blend of smoked salt
and brush the turkey with butter, roast for
and smoked paprika to rub-down the turkey.
another 30 mins, baste with the liquid in the
Stuffing prep: Cut 2-3 packages of Kings
pan, roast for another 30 minutes and repeat
Hawaiian rolls into cubes and set out over-
until both the turkey breast and the stuffing
night to dry. Chop four stalks of celery, one
have reached 165 degrees.
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giving warmth
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ACADEMY MORTGAGE COLORADO IS COLORADO FOR THE SHARE THE WARMTH WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE. It started at the beginning of October with collections at every Academy Mortgage location throughout Colorado. The locations collected a variety of winter clothing such as gloves, hats, and scarves and are distributed throughout the community the office resides in. This localized approach expanded both the reach and impact made by this donation drive, which saw tremendous success in its first year. 13 Academy Mortgage branches collected donations and are planning to distribute all the donated items out into the community during the beginning of this month (November), to ensure they are donated to those who need them most. Thanks to all who donated and helped give the warmth!
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HOMETOWN HERO
Caring, Sharing and Getting Good Done WHAT SHE'S DOING AND WHAT YOU CAN DO
ARTICLE STEPHANIA VASCONEZ PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
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" It t a ke s more tha n a v i l la g e , i t ta k e s a c o mmu n i t y a n d wi th o v e r 10 ,0 0 0 v o l unte e r ho u r s, o u t on t h e f i e l d and b ehin d the sc e ne s, w e hav e sh o w n tha t w e A RE s t ro n g e r tog et h er."
MY NAME IS STEPHANIA VASCONEZ.
Community donations kept the distribution
I was born in Ecuador, then moved to the
going for a few months, but as the needs of
United States when I was 10 years old. I grew
our community continued and the number
up in Grand Junction and graduated from
of volunteers kept increasing, I realized our
Colorado State University with a Bachelors
relationships needed to evolve, so Mutual Aid
in Psychology. Shortly after graduating,
Partners was born. Not only did we need a
I moved to Los Angeles where I became
more formal organizational structure to be able
increasingly passionate about philanthropy
to collect tax-deductible donations, but we also
through my volunteer work at a houseless
identified a support gap in our community that
shelter on skid row.
required resources other than food. I filed for
When it came time to leave Los Angeles, I
incorporation in August of 2020 and we quickly
sold or donated everything I had and traveled
brought together an incredibly dedicated board
in an RV for 6 months. Traveling the world prior
of directors, all firm believers in the concept of
to the pandemic helped me to recognize the
Mutual Aid.
interconnectedness of the human experience and I knew the next chapter of my life would
HOW CAN PEOPLE GET IN CONTACT,
need to be socially impactful. I returned to
DONATE, VOLUNTEER?
Grand Junction to regroup with my family and then COVID happened. I was also volunteering with the soup kitchen when COVID began shutting down the restaurants in GJ, the food trucks had to
Our website is www.mutualaidpartners. org where people can fill out our volunteer interest form to receive a weekly email as well as make a tax-deductible donation via Paypal. Our general email is info@mutualaidpartners.org
be diverted to food pantries, which reached storage capacity within a couple of days.
WITH THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, AND
This meant the pantries were being forced
OTHER HOLIDAYS COMING HOW CAN
to rotate food out and possibly dispose of
PEOPLE HELP THE MOST?
perfectly good produce. I knew I couldn’t let
Donating turkey dinners, warm coats, and
this happen, so I decided to fill up my entire
of course, monetary donations will help us
vehicle with crates of fresh produce and just
respond to the needs of our community in
started messaging people. This is how I got
real-time. Sometimes basic needs come in dif-
connected to the GJ Mutual Aid distribution
ferent forms. With more families being evicted
event. When I pulled up to unload my car, I
from their homes, we’re seeing a significant
asked if they needed help and they said “jump
increase in families living in their cars. One
in!” I’ve been at the "distro" ever since and
way we can help is with food, but another way
now I help coordinate it every week.
is with gas cards! CONTINUED >
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HOMETOWN HERO (CONTINUED)
Now is a great time to volunteer! Have a specific skillset? Think about how your collaboration may be the missing piece of a puzzle. Know how to fix a bike? Offer your services to help someone willing to collect donated bikes and tune them up! For some people, a bike may be the only form of transportation to help them get to and from work. WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING THING ABOUT MUTUAL AID PARTNERS FOR YOU AND THE VOLUNTEERS? On a weekly basis, we help people from all walks of life: from CMU students to war veterans, from those living at senior care facilities to our houseless neighbors. Some people that have never had to ask for help, are finding themselves with a desperate need to reach out to their community for the first time. Being able to work together and share solidarity with another human being is a lovely feeling, our volunteers truly care about this community and many have found purpose, including myself. It takes more than a village, it takes a community and with over 10,000 volunteer hours, out on the field and behind the scenes, we have shown that we ARE stronger together.
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INSPIRED BY BEN HIGGINS TALKS COFFEE, HOPE & HUMANITY, AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE THANKFUL
Living a Purposeful Life
PROBABLY BEST KNOWN FOR BEING LEAD #20 IN THE BACHELOR, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BEN HIGGINS THAN BEING ONE OF AMERICA’S REALITY TV SWEETHEARTS, SUCH AS HIS DEEP PASSION FOR MAKING MOVES TO “MULTIPLY GOOD IN THE WORLD.” PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED 30
Since his time on The Bachelor, Ben has taken the opportunity to use his fame to create not one, but two inspiring podcasts, publish a successful autobiography, while also elevating awareness of his “for-purpose” Generous Coffee brand. We sat down with him (virtually) to reflect on all that he has accomplished in this season of “thankfulness.”
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CL: WHAT DOES THE TERM ‘THANKFUL’ OR ‘GRATEFUL’ MEAN TO YOU?
Plus, we believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.
BH: It may sound corny and cliche, but when I think of gratitude, it’s an every day break to look at where my life
CL: WHAT ARE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PEOPLE TO GIVE
sits and to be thankful for the friends and family around
BACK IN THEIR COMMUNITY?
me and the things that I am able to be a part of.
BH: I think everybody can figure out what they can do in their local communities by asking the same question: What is it around me that makes me the
CL: TELL US ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD
angriest? Maybe it’s people without homes, maybe it’s animals or the environ-
OF OR INSPIRED BY?
ment. What emotional pull is it? Go after that.
BH: I just want to be a part of really cool stories that I believe are good and healing. And my filter on whether
Plus, you can do that sitting on your couch drinking a great cup of Generous Coffee.
they are good or not comes from my faith. I just want to be a part of loving others and loving God well.
With over 1.2mm Instagram followers, Ben Higgins is co-founder of @generous_ coffee_, author of #AloneinPlainSight, host of @hopestillwins, and co-host of @
CL: HOW DID GENEROUS COFFEE BEGIN?
almost_famouspodcast.
BH: The idea came in July of 2017 and we launched in January of 2018. When the show [The Bachelor] happened, our fundraising increased 500%, but we also knew that it probably wasn’t going to last. We asked ourselves how we can make this more sustainable, and we came up with the idea that we could start a for-profit business and call ourselves “for-purpose.” We donate 100% of our profits to non-profits.
We believe that people enjoy drinking lifechanging coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.
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MICROBLADING & PERMANENT MAKEUP
DR. TRACY A. MILLER, OD
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5 DEMO NIGHT
Grand Junction Art Center 1803 N. 7th St.
NOVEMBER
Timeless Allure
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
This event is one of Grand Junction’s largest collaborative demonstrations and brings together a
multi-faceted group of artists to show off their skills
in an evening of art-centered activities. Event starts at 6:30 pm. To attend, please call 970-243-7337 ext. 2 to reserve your free ticket.
11 VETERAN'S DAY United States
Veterans
Day
originated
as
“Armistice
Day”
on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of
World War I. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but
especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime. Thank you, Veterans!
13 BELLAMY BROTHERS
Warehouse 25 sixty-five
Howard and David continue to prove that the trail they’ve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself—music that is now celebrating 40 years of success. Paving the way for duos to come, such as Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Big & Rich, and previously—The Judds. Contact Warehouse 25 sixty-five for tickets.
20 DOWNTOWN TREE LIGHTING Main Street Grand Junction
With a magical wave of his hand and a sprinkling of magic dust, Santa lights not only the tree at 4th and Main, but all the lights on Main Street simultaneously! Santa then sits down to visit with the kids before returning to the North Pole.
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The tree lighting will take place on Saturday, November 20 from 5:00-7:00pm!
23 CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
The Avalon Theater, downtown Grand Junction
Treat your family to a VIP Experience at
Cirque
Musica
Holiday
Spectacular. Enjoy a red-carpet entry where you will be greeted by several members of the world-renowned cast. A photographer will be present to take your picture. Each VIP ticket includes a $30 credit toward any Cirque Musica merchandise and a special edition VIP lanyard. Visit CirqueMusica.com for more information.
25 THANKSGIVING United States
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! We hope that all of you enjoy time with loved ones and have a great dinner too!
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GLUTEN FREE OR NOT
CULINARY CREATIONS
PUMPKIN PIE WHAT IF THERE WAS A WAY TO HAVE A GREAT TASTING GLUTEN-FREE PIE THAT WAS ALSO EASY TO MAKE? Lucky for you, it is possible! It’s especially easy if you get your gluten free pie crust already made from Hailie’s Oven in Fruita. Just get the crust and follow the instructions below!
INGREDIENTS + 1/2 cup sugar + 1/4 cup brown sugar + 1 Tbsp. Gluten Free Flour + ½ tsp. Cinnamon + 1/8 tsp. Nutmeg + 1/8 tsp. Salt + 1 cup of Pumpkin puree + 1 cup of Milk
ARTICLE STEPHANIE BURNER/GJ LIFESTYLE STAFF
+ 2 Eggs
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DIRECTIONS 01 Combine sugar, brown sugar, gluten-free flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl and whisk until mixed well. 02 Add the pumpkin, milk, and eggs. Beat together with a mixer until just combined. Do not overbeat or it will be frothy and have bubbles on top. 03 Pour into two unbaked pie shells and bake at 325 for approx. 45 minutes, or until filling is set to the center
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We can find the perfect HOME for being THANKFUL
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