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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Welcome Home

March 2023 PUBLISHER

Jennifer Starbuck | Jennifer.Starbuck@CityLifestyle.com EDITOR

Sonja Nix | Sonja.Nix@CityLifestyle.com

Home. So much contained in that little four letter word. Home is our grounding. Our base. Our launchpad. It’s where we start and end each day. And while the particulars look different for each of us, the meaning and value it holds for all of us is undeniable. Author Wendy Wunder said, “The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.” As we thought about home — we wanted to highlight what makes it special to our readers. That of course includes the food and drinks, the aesthetic and design, but most importantly — the people. We feel like the lucky ones as we got to learn more about the businesses and individuals that comprise this city and hope the small lens into their lives and work brings people in this community together. As you flip through the pages of this issue, we hope you’ll feel encouraged and connected to the people around you, in your city, neighborhood — and most of all your home. Every month, we hear from readers who keep this magazine for longer than just the month labeled on the cover. They say they hold onto it for months as coffee table art or an accessory in their home. We feel proud to create a resource that is valued in our community and strive every month to deliver the value you expect. Thanks for letting us be a part of your home.

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inside the issue The Home Issue

F E ATU R E D

D E PA RTM E NTS

28 Baking at a Mile High

Lifestyle Letter

Baker, Blogger, Photographer Builds Her

City Scene

Passion for Creating From Scratch

Business Monthly

Decor Trends HEA LT H + WELLNES S

Local Limelight FO O D + B EV ER AGE

Culinary Creations FO O D + B EV ER AGE

Open House HO ME + DES I GN

Happy Hour FO O D + B EV ER AGE

Home Update HO ME + DES I GN

Events

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38 Rocky Mountain Dream House

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8-10: Artist Jenna Annunziato’s works are being featured at the Lone Tree Arts Center until April 2, as part of the Commissioners’ Choice Art Program artist invitational. View her work anytime from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Arts Center. Learn more about Annunziato at lonetreeartscenter.org.

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses. Lone Tree Brewing Closes 2022 Charitably In 2022, Lone Tree Brewing produced 3,923 barrels of beer, using 248,772 pounds of grain and 3,541 pounds of hops. Additionally, they donated more than $8,300 and many beers to nonprofit organizations. Its second annual DCSD Bridge Transition Program & Lone Tree Brewing car show raised more than $12,000. “We are honored that our community chooses us again and again, reminding us that we wouldn’t be here without them,” says Lone Tree Brewing Founder and Co-Owner John Winter.

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A New Look for Lone Tree's Link on Demand Since 2019, The City of Lone Tree has partnered with Via to manage the booking technology for Link on Demand. Beginning Jan. 31, Via will serve as the end-to-end provider for the free shuttle service. This expanded partnership ensures better quality of service for riders and a smoother experience for drivers, with a “one stop shop” managing the entire micro-transit journey. Book a ride through the Link on Demand app or call 719-212-2430.

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Douglas County Libraries Hosts the Sammy Project Exhibit The Sammy Project, by Whitney Yeager, is a photography show featuring portraits and personal stories of people living with mental health challenges, encouraging openness about something that is typically kept private. According to Yeager, the exhibit’s mission is to honor her late son and lay a foundation for destigmatizing mental health. On display at Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch March 1-31. The exhibit is free and open during library hours.

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Leadership Changes at NWDCC & EDC Amy Sherman departed her role as President and CEO of the Northwest Douglas County Chamber & EDC on February 1, 2023. Geoff Lawton, Board Chair, recognized Amy's indelible mark on the organization and community, and thanked her for her service. Trista Borrego will serve as Interim President, and along with Director of Member Experience Kristy Howell, will continue to serve our business community and sustain the positive momentum of the organization as they search for the next President and CEO.

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ARTICLE BY ELIZABETH WATSON

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With all the thought and effort we put into our home’s interior design, there may be a simple addition that can serve as a focal point or a pop of color for the decor and has the added benefit of improving our mood. Including cut flowers in the home has been proven to have a number of benefits. Studies show that flowers have a positive impact on mood, can increase focus and can increase creativity as well. Highlands Ranch resident Rose R. has been having Abloom Florists deliver fresh flowers to her home every two weeks since 2020. “It is important for me to have fresh flowers in my home because flowers to me equal happiness. They can change the mood and environment completely, provided the arrangement meets your style and contributes to your home’s decor,” she says.

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Leah Rosine, owner of Abloom, agrees. “I have a great appreciation for the positivity that flowers can bring to a person. There is a very special person that taught me to try and have fresh flowers in the house as often as possible because it makes you feel good. And it’s true.” Rosine estimates that approximately 75 percent of her business consists of home and business orders and 25 percent is walk-in or event orders, like weddings. One of Abloom’s regular business orders is to St. Mark Catholic Church. According to Diana Corliss, Director of Sacred Music and Liturgical Coordinator at St. Mark, “We choose to get fresh flowers most weeks of the year to beautify our church. Mass is a representation of heaven on earth, and flowers remind us of the paradise of the Garden.” Using flowers to beautify and create happiness seems especially wonderful in the spring. Tulips are one of the first flowers to bloom so they are very popular in spring arrangements. The meanings behind the colors of tulips can range from red representing love to the superstition that dreams about white tulips represent a fresh start or a new beginning. Rosine also likes to use hyacinths in the spring. She says, “The hyacinth is a great spring flower. It’s got so much rich texture.” Also a spring blooming flower, the hyacinth is well known for its fragrance as well as the visual impact of its bunches of small loose flowers. Rose R. remembers how she first started having Abloom deliver to her home. “I was horrible at putting together an arrangement that would last more than a week and looked how I wanted it to in a focal point of my home. I am now a believer that a well-put-together arrangement and a designer who has the eye for what their customer wants can truly be a turning point in having fresh flowers be a differentiator in your home.” Visit AbloomHighlandsRanch.com for additional floral inspiration.

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Looking for a new fan-girl crush? Check out Heather Smoke’s Curly Girl Kitchen. From her eye-catching photographs to her heart-warming recipes, Heather makes creating high-altitude, from-scratch, original recipes look easy. All that hard work does make the recipes easy for her followers, over 80,000 at last count. Here, we talk to the local food blogger to dish about how she got her start.

WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO COLORADO? I was born in South Carolina and lived there until I was 12, when my parents moved us to Colorado. I’ve lived here off and on since then, although I went to college out of state and moved to a few other places before eventually settling back in Colorado.

YOU HAVE A BACKGROUND TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IN CHINA. WHAT WAS THAT EXPERIENCE LIKE? Living in China for three years was an amazing experience. I traveled all over China, Hong Kong,

even Tibet, and built amazing friendships with the other teachers and students. It was right after graduation from a strict private college, and living overseas was the first real taste of independence I’d ever had. It truly shaped me into the person I am now.

HOW DID YOU BECOME CURLY GIRL? WHEN DID YOU REALIZE THIS COULD BE YOUR JOB? I have always loved baking more than cooking. Growing up, both my parents worked, so I made dinners of canned beef stew with rice, muffin mixes and occasionally boxed cake mix or brownies. But I knew nothing about baking from scratch. When my husband and I met, one of our favorite date nights was to cook a fancy dinner. He would make the most delicious steak with roasted vegetables or homemade sushi, while I’d make a dessert to go with it. I’d then take a few casual photos and share them on Facebook with my friends and family for fun. As my love of baking and photography grew, I started a blog in 2011. This was “diary blogging” CONTINUED >

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—stories about life, with a few awful photos and a recipe added at the end. I couldn’t think of a name for my blog, so I named it after my naturally curly hair. For years, my blog was just a hobby. While working a full-time office job, I’d make maybe one to two recipes a week for my blog and dabbled in a few other things, like selling custom cakes for local friends. When our children were born in 2016 and 2018, I decided to be a stay-at-home mom. During those first few years of motherhood, my boys demanded most of my time, but as they grew older, I was able to start turning my attention back to my blog. I wanted to contribute financially without returning to work in an office, and was determined to turn my passion into a real job. I took a food photography course and practiced photographing my baked goods almost every day. I decided to rewrite and rephotograph nearly every recipe on my site, working late into the night for over a year to update all my posts. As I improved my content, my page views started to climb until 2021, when I signed with a premium ad agency. In three years, my Instagram account has grown from around 5,000 followers to almost 83,000 followers. My website’s monthly page views increased from around 10,000 to over 200,000.

YOU PRODUCE BEAUTIFUL BAKING, STYLING AND PHOTOS. RARE TO SEE ALL DONE SO WELL BY ONE BLOGGER. HOW HAVE YOU PERFECTED WHAT YOU DO? I create an average of five new recipes a week, so I practice daily. The more I bake, the more I learn what works and what doesn’t, and my goal is to create the most delicious and reliable recipes that other high-altitude bakers can replicate in their kitchens. I want people to be successful when making my recipes and to tell others about my site, so I test them repeatedly to get consistent results. My visual style has dramatically changed since that photography course three years ago. The key is never to stop learning from others, to study photography that inspires you, read tutorials and consistent practice.

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WHAT’S FOR DINNER AT YOUR HOUSE? I cook dinner most nights, although my husband does his share, too. We actually eat pretty healthfully most of the time, and I try hard not to let my boys have too many sweets, which is a challenge with all the baking I do. Weeknights are simple dinners of chicken and asparagus, pot roast and rice, spaghetti, or salad and baked salmon. On the weekends, we’ll make homemade pizza, tacos, or grilled chicken wings.

IT IS DIFFICULT TO GET ANYTHING DONE WITH LITTLE CHILDREN AT HOME, MUCH LESS RUN A HOME-CENTERED BUSINESS. HOW DO YOU DO IT? It’s been very challenging, but it helps now that my oldest is in full-time kindergarten, although my youngest only goes to preschool for a few hours each day. I create a content calendar for myself every few months and stick to it as much as possible. Routine is important, so I know what I need to

do every day before they’re home from school and the house becomes chaotic. When you’re self-employed, it takes a lot of discipline to get up and start working every day, but hard work is the way to reach my goals. I also owe a huge thanks to my husband for his constant support of everything I do. When we were dating, he bought me a Kitchen-Aid stand mixer for our first Christmas. And when he saw how much I loved photography, he bought me my first DSLR camera for my birthday. Without his encouragement and support, I don’t think I’d have turned a creative passion into my career.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CURLY GIRL KITCHEN? I always have a list of recipes I want to add to my site, so for the next year, I’ll keep creating recipes that I think people are looking for. Long term, I’d love to publish a baking book or two.

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BAKING AT HIGH ALTITUDE The higher the elevation, the lower the air pressure, so someone baking at 10,000 feet will face even more challenges than someone at 5,000 feet. This lower air pressure at high altitudes affects baked goods by causing them to rise more quickly and lose moisture faster. Cookies, cakes, muffins, breads, and even candy making and canning can all be affected by altitude. This can result in flat cookies, sunken cakes, muffins or cupcakes that spill out onto the pan instead of rising with a nice domed top. Generally speaking, when baking at high altitudes, you must increase the flour and liquid, and reduce the sugar and leavening (baking soda and baking powder). Additional flour helps stabilize the structure of the dough or batter. Extra liquid, in the form of milk, oil or egg, compensates for what is lost through quicker evaporation. Less sugar improves the texture so that your baked goods aren’t gummy or overly caramelized, since sugar becomes more concentrated at high altitudes. And by reducing the leavening you’ll better control the rise of your baked goods, so that they rise steadily and evenly, rather than rising quickly and collapsing.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Crumb Muffins Curly Girl Heather Smoke shares her High Altitude Lemon Poppy Seed Crumb Muffins. Perfect for brunch, the addition of cream cheese makes a light and fluffy muffin, while the crumbly topping adds a crunchy, buttery, texture to every bite. Serve plain, with softened butter, a dollop of lemon curd or berry jam.

Crumb Topping I N G R E D IE N T S • 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, divided • 1/3 cup granulated sugar • ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt (if using table salt, use half the amount) • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

DIRECTIONS In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour with sugar and salt. Drizzle with the melted butter, and stir together into a moist, crumbly dough. Add remaining 1/4 cup flour and stir until moistened and crumbly.

Muffin Batter I N G R E D IE N T S • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature • ¾ cup granulated sugar • zest of 1 large lemon • 2 large eggs • ¼ cup whole milk • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled • 1 teaspoon baking powder • ¼ teaspoon baking soda • ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt (if using table salt, use half the amount) • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

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DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a standard muffin pan with paper liners. It’s helpful to lightly spray the liners with non-stick baking spray to prevent sticking. 2. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and lemon zest with electric mixer for two minutes until smooth. Scrape the bowl and beat in the eggs until smooth. 3. Switch to a whisk, and whisk in milk and lemon juice. 4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and poppy seeds. Add dry ingredients to the wet and use whisk to quickly incorporate batter just until there are no visible streaks of flour. Batter should be thick and pillowy. 5. Divide evenly between the muffin cups. They will be fairly full. 6. Pile the crumb topping on top of the batter. It will seem like you have too many crumbs, but after baking, it will be just right, lightly press them into the batter. 7. Bake the muffins on the center oven rack for 18-21 minutes, until a cake tester or toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool muffins in the pan for about 5 minutes, then carefully remove and set on a wire rack to cool. Save any crumbs that fall off in a bowl.

Lemon Drizzle INGREDIENTS • ¾ cup powdered sugar • Zest of 1 large lemon • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

DIRECTIONS 1. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice until smooth. 2. Drizzle half the icing over the hot muffins, then sprinkle with the crumb topping that fell off. Drizzle with the rest of the icing. The icing will help to secure the crumbs and keep them in place.

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Having a home bar is cool. It is, however, not cool if the only thing you can offer guests is a couple of dusty bottles of liquor that have been there for years. What you have in your home bar can make or break your gathering, however informal it may be. A well-rounded bar should include at least one bottle of each of the six base liquors, which are the foundation for the majority of cocktails. Stocking a nice selection of these will ensure you can mix up almost any cocktail on a whim. If you feel like a whiskey cocktail tonight, you’ll be ready. When a guest asks for a brandy, gin, rum or tequila-based libation, you’ll be prepared to grab your shaker and mix up a drink.

VODK A Vodka has a clean, transparent flavor and is used for more cocktails than any other distilled spirit. Stock at least one “fifth” bottle of vodka, but opt for a handle (1.75 liters) if you like to entertain. • A good solid option like Titos is ideal for tall drinks like the screwdriver and bloody mary. • If you enjoy a vodka martini, spend a little extra for a top-shelf bottle as well. • Consider stocking a couple of flavored vodkas. In a traditional bar, citrus and vanilla vodkas are the trusted standbys. suggested glassware:

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A well-stocked bar has at least two bottles of rum. • A light rum will be your workhorse for most cocktails, from the tropical daiquiri to the timeless mojito. • As a secondary rum, take your pick of aged, dark or spiced rum. suggested glassware:

GIN

Gin can be quite floral and botanical depending on the brand, since it is made from very botanicalforward juniper berries. • If you aren’t an aficionado, a good bottle of a London dry gin is recommended. This is the most versatile and can work in everything from a gin and tonic to a dry martini. • From there, you can get adventurous - every brand is different and a wide array of flavors is available. suggested glassware:

TEQUIL A Tequila’s quality can vary drastically, so make sure to test them out before purchasing. It’s the key to the ever-loved margarita, though there are other fascinating tequila cocktails to explore as well. Generally, you’ll want to stock at least one nice tequila. • The most versatile style is blanco (or silver) tequila, and it’s the best option for a one-tequila bar. • For a little upgrade, add a slightly aged reposado as well. suggested glassware:

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This is where things get complicated. Each whiskey has its own style and characteristics. In general, two bottles are a good start - but you can always add more. • For the most versatility, stock a bourbon and Canadian whisky. The bourbon will give you that robust whiskey flavor and the Canadian blends tend to be very smooth. • Rye whiskey is a great choice for everyday mixed drinks. Though some drinkers find it too spicy, rye is excellent in almost any cocktail that calls for a generic whiskey. If you enjoy classic cocktails, give rye a try for an authentic taste. • A bottle of Irish whiskey and a decent blended scotch are good complements to any bar. While they make excellent cocktails, they’re not as common or as versatile as the other styles. suggested glassware:

WHERE TO STOCK YOU R BA R : Fortunately for Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree, there are copious options for stocking your bar. The essential tools, such as shakers, bar spoons, and shot measures, can be found at many liquor stores, small shops, and even big box stores. Don’t overlook the small details, such as garnish and appropriate ice. Large square or round ice cubes for highball glasses are made in specialty ice cube trays. To cool a summer drink to perfection, make popular nugget ice in your own kitchen with a stand alone ice maker. Finally, for the best cocktail experience, find glassware that shows off your personal style and is best suited for the drink.

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A peek at what’s ahead: bold cabinet colors, statement hardware and swaths of stone. When designing your dream kitchen, it’s important to balance timeless features with elements that reflect your personality and design aesthetic. You may not plan to remodel your kitchen each year (does anyone do that?), but that doesn’t mean there aren’t creative ways to keep your space feeling modern and fresh. We spoke with interior designer Brooke Cover about the trends in kitchen design she’s seeing this year, touching on everything from cabinet colors and lighting to tile and countertop combos she’s loving.

TAKING THE COUNTER MATERIAL UP THE BACKSPLASH Although the iconic subway tile backsplash is timeless in its own right, Brooke says she is seeing a big shift toward marble slab backsplashes — which add drama and depth to the kitchen. Not only is it easier to clean than tile, but a marble backsplash and countertop also sets the tone for the entire space and makes a big statement.

WARMING UP THE WHITE We doubt the classic white kitchen will ever completely go out of style, but trends show people are going away from the white kitchen and gray cabinets. They’re opting for white mixed with warmer wood tones, dark greens and blues. Some homeowners are mixing vintage in with the new and modern through butcher block islands or other unique cabinetry choices. Black is making a bold comeback in some kitchens, while others usher in warmth through painted islands or other darker contrast tiles in the bar area. You don’t have to leave behind the timelessness when you warm up your space if you opt for equally timeless black and wood-stained accents. If you want a quick refresh, consider adding pops of wood through cutting boards or other decor accents on countertops or open shelves.

CONTRAST, CONTRAST, CONTRAST! From painted and stained islands to dark lower cabinetry with bright white uppers and mixed lighting fixtures, contrast is the name of the game this year. You’ll see this juxtaposition between clean white and darker colors or even this year’s favorite - greens and blues - all over newly designed kitchens. You’re not breaking any rules by coordinating sculptural pendants over the kitchen island with more vintage-inspired gooseneck sconces over the standalone bar or a chandelier over the eat-in kitchen.

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VA RIOUS With numerous food and beverage awards to its name (including several from the uber-prestigious James Beard Foundation), Denver has quickly become a dining destination for foodies. You’ll find plenty of fine dining options in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree, including Urban Village, Tino's Kitchen, Old Blinking Light, Indulge, and many more.

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LON E TREE G OLF CLUB Though Colorado doesn’t have royalty the way England has, it doesn’t mean we don’t have castles. March's Living and Aging Well speaker series takes a visual tour of some of the castles of Colorado. Though you won’t be going inside, there are some stories and sumptuous sights to share. Lunch reservations are required.

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History is Intoxicating: Defining Beer in the Ancient World

H IG HLAN DS R AN CH MAN S ION Have you ever wondered how old beer is? Join Beer Archaeologist Travis Rupp and enjoy a fun night of learning about the earliest archaeological evidence of beer and brewing in the world, and how modern terms can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Explore how beer was defined in antiquity and its impact on societies through the ages. Included beers to complement the presentation.

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TOWN CEN TER S OUTH Grab your friends, family, running/walking shoes, and your best Irish costume, and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a festive 5K. Once you finish your 5K, your first beer is on us from Living the Dream Brewing, plus an allyou-can-eat pancake breakfast, Irish dancers, and entertainment. If you find a golden kettlebell hidden by a leprechaun, you win $100.

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