| Bioneers serving locally grown food to promote sustainability
When Kryssa Bowman agreed to cater this weekend's Northern Rockies Bioneers Conference, she had a lofty goal: Cook all the meals with ingredients grown or made within 100 miles of Bozeman. “I love challenges, so I was like, 'Let's make it work, even if I have to do just salad and meat,'" said Bowman, owner of Thyme Savors, a personal chef service. “The local farmers and ranchers, they deserve to have our business."Other than the salt and pepper, she has managed to accomplish her goal, creating recipes for four different meals that will feed 325 people each. In addition to being home grown, all of the food will be pesticide free and organic.Accomplishing that feat wasn't easy. Bowman had to design the menus based on ingredients she knew she could find in the area.She picked plums and apples from local gardens and a neighbor's yard.
YouTube wine guru: A subtle hint of 'Big League Chew'
He's been called the first wine guru of the YouTube era. Yet Gary Vaynerchuk's bigger distinction may be this: He's a wine geek you'd actually enjoy having over for dinner. Mr. Vaynerchuk, 32, hosts a daily video blog called Wine Library TV (which he has just rechristened the Thunder Show). To call it educational programming might be a stretch at times. More than one commentator has likened it to Wayne's World - with wine instead of guitars. Mr. Vaynerchuk's mission: to make chardonnay drinking safe for what he calls the "college-kid crew," many of whom presumably are too intimidated to stray far from Coors Light and Jägermeister shooters. A natural in front of the webcam, Mr. Vaynerchuk discusses a new topic each day from Springfield, N.J., where he co-owns a large wine store with his father.
Minturn at crossroads
Older buildings near a newer house are a sign of the times in Minturn. More change is coming to the small town near Vail. Florida resort developer Bobby Ginn plans a billion-dollar project on 4,300 acres, which the town council voted to incorporate within Minturn's boundaries. .
McCain Wins Florida Primary
I'm the conservative leader who can unite the party," McCain said in a brief interview with The Associated Press. "It's a very significant boost, but I think we've got a tough week ahead and a lot of states to come." Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton was the Democratic winner in a primary held in defiance of national rules that drew no campaigning and awarded no delegates. The victory was worth 57 national convention delegates for McCain, a winner-take-all haul that catapulted him ahead of Romney for the overall delegate lead. Giuliani ran third, his best showing of the campaign but not nearly good enough for the one-time front-runner who decided to make his last stand in a state that is home to tens of thousands of transplanted New Yorkers. In remarks to supporters in Orlando, the former New York mayor referred to his candidacy repeatedly in the past tense as though it were over.
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina
The most popular item on the menu is the chicken burrito ($4.79), Stephens said. Also popular are the nachos ($6.79), which come with any type of meat, and the chicken or steak quesadillas ($4.79). And, of course, the margaritas can't be ignored. "I feel like we make the best margaritas around," Stephens said. Customers can choose from standard, strawberry and raspberry flavors. Salsarita's sunrise is a twist on the tequila sunrise and is also a popular drink, Stephens said. There are plans in the works to begin offering live music on weekends in the summertime, he said. Salsarita's Fresh Cantina -- 1125 Woodruff Road, suite 1905 -- is open for lunch and dinner Mondays-Saturdays from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The restaurant seats 80-85.
Calendar of Canadian concerts for March 7 to April 13
Serj Tankian with Fair to Midland, Edmonton, Shaw Conference Centre. March 17 - Martina McBride with Little Big Town and Johnny Reid, Calgary, Pengrowth Saddledome. - Spirit of the West, Calgary, Flames Central. - Angelique Kidjo, Edmonton, Winspear Centre. March 18 - Tons of Fun University, Calgary, Nickle Theatre. - April Wine, Grande Prairie, BJ's Q Club and Sports Bar. - Styx with Chilliwack, Red Deer, Enmax Centrium. March 19 - Angelique Kidjo, Calgary, Jack Singer Concert Hall. - Armin Van Buuren, Calgary, Tantra Nightclub. - Styx, Calgary, Snatch Rock N' Roll Lounge. - Martina McBride with Little Big Town and Johnny Reid, Edmonton, Rexall Place.
Domestic Spying
Cenk Uygur: Why Do You Need Immunity If You Haven't Broken the Law? (1 comments) The Bush administration is desperately trying to get immunity for the telecom companies inserted into the next wiretapping bill. But let me ask a simple question - why would the telecom companies need immunity if they didn't break the law? I'm not trying to be clever here. I'm asking a literal question. Isn't this an obvious admission that the administration did ask the large telecommunication companies to break the law ? Tuesday, October 9: Dave Lindorff: What are Progressives Waiting For? (8 comments) The Democrats have made it clear: They're not going to end the war, and they're not going to impeach. They're not even going to stop the spying on Americans. How much more abuse do progressives plan to stand for? Dean Powers: On Wiretapping, Democrats Ask Bush: "Would You Like it Gift-Wrapped?" (6 comments) Rooting for the Democrats is like rooting for the Chicago Cubs...
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