Mile High City

I made my annual trip to Colorado recently and it was amazing even though when I arrived it was 100 degrees...what the heck Colorado? I could have had that weather in Kansas! But this time I changed it up a bit by staying one night in the Highland Ranch area with a friend...and get this, we had never even met in real life!!  ...sidenote, my sister was very concerned that I was staying with someone I had never met..."what if she tries to murder you?"  Me rolling my eyes...Shelli, I'll be fine, I'm packing..." Anyway, we became acquaintances through none other than Beachbody and so I reached out to her when I found out she had moved to the Denver area and figured we may as well meet up for lunch! Leah is a real peach and she offered up her new pad, allowing me to stay with her! I'll be honest, I wondered how "uncomfortable" it may be never having met...but it became real comfortable pretty quick as we both stood at the bathroom mirror getting ready like roommates for the evening out!  Makeup, hair, outfits, life, love...you get the drift.  Some friends of hers invited us to a Movie Night to support the Special Olympics, but first we headed to grab some dinner at a local place called Lola's for Coastal Mexican. Our selections: Cochinita Pibil which included waffles and Smoky Chicken Enchiladas...happy plates!  BTW, when I told Leah what my sister had said, she replied with, "The only I might try to do is make you eat unhealthy"...goal accomplished!

After dinner we met up to watch The Sandlot at a local bar, Recess.  And because it was ridiculously hot..we ended the evening at a famous ice cream place, Little Man...we waited in line for like 40 minutes...on a Wednesday night...but it was worth it.  The next morning we decided breakfast was a must so we ventured to a very popular place called, Snooze.  Coffee, Bloody Mary's and Pancakes...and bacon.  Enough said, this place was amazing! Food coma for sure!  I took off shortly after, thankful for the new friendships!! 

I was meeting a friend for lunch later that day, but wanted to make a quick stop at Red Rocks and explore before heading back to downtown Denver.  I have definitely gotten over the fear of doing things alone...and was glad I had the chance to wander around this beautiful place.  The views were incredible.  Literally so many "red" rocks.  I need to return and do a bit more exploring as I found a tap house while driving around the cute little town that I am sure would be worth stopping for! Colorado has some amazing beer! 

Katie and I met for a light lunch at Highland Tap...and by light I mean a hamburger and fries...and two amazing beers.  The favorite, a Ginger Cider, from a local company in Colorado.  I should have asked them to bottle that up for me.  I am not usually a huge Cider fan but add Ginger and hello! 

I made my way to Colorado Springs...where more adventures would begin! Stay tuned for the next blog post about traditions and a few new experiences I shared with my Colorado Bestie.  

To new friends and new experiences!

Shona

Pig and Finch and Brunch

First off, I must say...finally, I have met someone who likes patios, brunch, and bloody marys almost as much as myself.  Kansas City has some of the best brunch there is too offer in my opinion, which could be a little biased I suppose, but recently I enjoyed a lazy Sunday eating brunch on the patio at Pig and Finch; sunshine, good company...and oh, that bloody mary.  When your drink comes out with olives, limes, bacon, and garlic...how can you possibly go wrong?

Their menu offers the perfect variety of brunch items, but today I decided on Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with a Blueberry Compote and a side of smokehouse bacon and all of it was amazing. The Crabmeat Omelette with broiled tomato, hollandaise sauce and fontina cheese along with homefries and a wolfermans english muffin was very good; give it a try if you are craving something a bit more rich.

Check this place out the next time you are in the area...they also have a fabulous lunch and dinner menu too! 

Happy Friday! 

Shona