After tubing in Jamaica, my daughter is hooked on tubing rivers. I grew up with this on the Apple River, so I'm down too. https://www.5280.com/5-places-to-tube-in-colorado-this-summer/?utm_campaign=The%20Local&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--fpPgmxnNquF7AM9VkbJsQYvs8Y6vod9SiUt1lXHHlsshfmnwlzwwAn5J-weyHghjTWueqNjikWlAjWCQmcKkBjlTSig&_hsmi=311394301&utm_content=311394301&utm_source=hs_email
The Michelin Keys are to hotels what Michelin Stars are to restaurants. The Michelin Guide isn’t done with Colorado. Late last month, the venerated reviewer announced its inaugural list of Michelin Key hotel winners. (The designation is similar to what Michelin Stars are for restaurants.) In the United States, 124 outstanding hotels across the country were honored—including eight in the Centennial State, spread across Denver, Aspen, and Vail. Colorado’s winners all received one Michelin Key, denoting a “very special stay.” (Two keys represent an “exceptional stay,” and three keys signify an “extraordinary stay.”) Clayton Hotel & Members Club (Denver) Four Seasons Hotel Denver The Crawford Hotel (Denver) Hotel Jerome (Aspen) The Little Nell (Aspen) Mollie Aspen Four Seasons Vail Sonnenalp Hotel (Vail)
From Popsugar If you like pickleball, you're going to love playing padel. We know what you're thinking: first, how do you pronounce it? And second, is padel the same as pickleball? For starters, it's pronounced PAD-el, not to be confused with its homophone paddle, which is a different sport. And no, padel isn't the same as pickleball — but it's just as fun. Padel is the fastest-growing racket sport in the world, while pickleball is "only" the fastest-growing sport in the United States, says Julian Wortelboer, executive VP and chief padel officer of Ultra Club Miami, the largest padel club in the world, and co-host of the Padel Smash Academy podcast with Cesar Caceres. Wortelboer's Ultra Club Miami has 28 courts, and Wortelboer says the club is at capacity for its full operating hours – 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.– more days than not. Padel will be an invitational sport in the Paris Olympics, and a full Olympic sport for the 2028 Olympics held in Los Angeles. In other words, padel is a big deal, and it's only getting bigger. Want to get in on the fun? In addition to Wortelboer, PS tapped padel pros Scott Colebourne, of the United States Padel Association and Victor Perez, one of the top ten padel coaches worldwide, for a padel primer, including how to play padel, tips for beginners, and a break down of padel vs. pickleball. What Is Padel, Exactly? "Padel is a form of tennis that is easy to play, fun and extremely sociable," says Perez. Colebourne describes padel as a blend of tennis and squash that involve lots of strategic, fast-paced play. "Padel is typically played in doubles on an enclosed court that's roughly 25%
But, Where is the Finish Line! Energy Downs You will find Energy Downs at the Cam-Plex facility in Gillette, Wyoming. It's your typical Western Fair Track, it features an open air grandstand that seats 3,000 people. The track appears to be a five eights mile dirt oval. One thing that seems to be missing is the finish line. Harvey, by a snout Thanks to instant racing, pari mutual racing returned to Energy Downs in 2015, after a nineteen year hiatus. I have no idea what name the track went by back then. Racing came back for three days in 2015 and has been upped to six days in 2016. If you want to try instant racing or simulcasting, you have to head to the Sundance Lounge. In 1985, Harvey Wallbanger broke his maiden at Energy Downs, he won a 110yd match race against a quarter horse by two and a half lengths. From there he would go on to win 79 of 93 races in the United States, Canada and Mexico against quarter horses, thoroughbreds and standardbreds. Not to shabby for a one ton Bison! The Harvey Wallbanger cocktail, apparently no relation, was created in 1969 as a marketing campaign by McKesson Imports Company, importer of Galliano, as a means of driving sales of Galliano. The campaign was headed by George Bednar, marketing director of McKesson, and a cartoon character was commissioned from graphic artist William J. "Bill" Young in Lima, New York,[1][2] with the tagline that Bednar claimed to have penned: "Harvey Wallbanger is the name. And I can be made!"[3][4][5] The Harvey Wallbanger character was a surfer, appearing in various ads during the campaign, and was mentioned in print as early as 1969,[3]
Zongzi at Dragon Boat Festival: Significance and Preparation During the Dragon Boat Festival, zongzi, or sticky rice dumplings, take center stage in Chinese households, much like turkey during Christmas. This festival is often dubbed the Zongzi Festival or Rice Dumpling Festival due to its association with this iconic delicacy. On the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month in the Chinese calendar, zongzi are ubiquitous. People exchange them as gifts and indulge in their delicious flavors. But why do people indulge in zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival, and how did this tradition originate? Zongzi are parcels of sticky rice with various fillings, wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. They come in different shapes and flavors, varying across different regions in China and beyond. Traditionally, zongzi boast either sweet or savory profiles. However, modern variations incorporate both sweet and savory elements. Why the Tradition of Eating Zongzi? Qu Yuan's Legacy The most renowned legend associated with the consumption of zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival revolves around Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet from the state of Chu during the Warring States Period (475–221 BC). Qu Yuan, a loyal advisor to the Kingdom of Chu, was exiled for opposing the king's alliance with the state of Qin. Despite his exile, he remained devoted to his country and people, composing immortal poems such as "Li Sao" (The Lament). When Chu's capital fell to the state of Qin, Qu Yuan drowned himself in the Miluo River on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. Local villagers, unable to retrieve his body, threw jiaoshu (horn-shaped sticky rice dumplings) into the river to distract the fish from consuming Qu
We used to spend a lot of money on specialty olive oils and vinegars. America's Test Kitchen writes: Should You Buy Extra-Virgin Olive Oil at Costco? We wanted to know whether extra-virgin olive oil at Costco stacks up to favorite supermarket and premium brands. By Lisa McManus Published Dec. 25, 2023. Everybody loves a bargain, and the extra-virgin olive oil at Costco is enticingly priced. Costco is the largest buyer of olive oil in the United States and has evidently negotiated some sweet volume discounts. In a recent trip to a Boston-area Costco, we found an aisle teeming with huge 2- and 3-liter plastic bottles of EVOO, selling at about $0.24 to $0.27 per ounce. That’s roughly half the typical price of our favorite supermarket extra virgin olive oil. We also spotted 1-liter dark green glass bottles of premium extra-virgin olive oil from Terra di Bari, a P.D.O, or protected designated production region of Italy. We liked that each bottle prominently displayed a recent harvest date, an excellent sign of fresher, better-tasting oil. (Learn more about shopping for olive oil here.) Surprisingly, it cost just $0.44 per ounce. By contrast, a typical price for one of our favorite premium extra-virgin olive oils was more than $2.00 per ounce. The price is right, but how do they taste? How We Tasted We held a tasting with no identifying information, pitting three of the store-brand extra-virgin olive oils—Kirkland Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Kirkland 100% Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Kirkland 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil—against our tasters’ favorite supermarket olive oil, Carapelli Original Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We also compared the Kirkland Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Terra di Bari Bitonto P.D.O. to one of our tasters’ favorite premium olive oils, Castillo di Canena Reserva
Roaring Fork Polo Club Presents the 20th Anniversary Devereux Polo Cup at Stout Ranch WHAT: The 20th Anniversary Devereux Polo Cup, a thrilling match featuring some of the region’s best polo players. This year’s competition will pit Team Land Rover Roaring Fork against Team Hotel Colorado. The event will also include free food, beverages, music, half time entertainment, and an air show. WHEN: June 16, 2024 TIME: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Stout Ranch, 2000 Baldy Creek Road, New Castle, CO COST: Free. Cash donations will be collected on site to support the New Castle Historic Museum. Donors will receive a 20 th Anniversary Polo Poster. BACKGROUND: Garfield County’s deep history with polo dates back to the 1890s when Hotel Colorado founder Walter Devereux and Hervey Lyle, both championship players, formed the Glenwood Polo and Racing Association. The Hotel Colorado, which was completed in 1893, featured its own polo grounds for the use of the guests and quickly gained a national reputation for hosting world-class hosting teams. The Glenwood Springs team captured the World Championship in 1903, 1904 and 1912. Larry MacDonald, the General Manager of Hotel Colorado, and Barry Stout, owner of the Roaring Fork Polo Club and Stout Ranch, paid tribute to the sport’s deep roots in the region by reviving the Rocky Mountain Polo Championship in 2004 as the Devereux Cup. PRE-EVENT FESTIVITIES: Meet the Players Reception Date: Friday, June 14th Time: 5 p.m. Location: Hotel Colorado, Outside Bar LOGISTICS: Accommodations available through the Hotel Colorado’s exclusive Polo Package for $189/night for event attendees. Book accommodation here. (https://reservations.travelclick.com/2939?groupID=4301990 ) Four-wheel drive vehicles recommended for accessing the site. ### MEDIA PHOTOS: Devereux Polo Cup
Equine Health Update - June 17, 2014 **Vitamin B Complex: Essential for Equine Health** **Overview:** Vitamin B complex plays a vital role in preventing and treating vitamin B deficiencies in horses. It's particularly crucial as these vitamins aren't stored in the body and must be replenished daily. While good pasture provides ample B vitamins, concentrated feeds often lack them. The complex aids in nutrient metabolism, including fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. **Benefits:** Injectable vitamin B complex, containing thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, niacinamide, d-panthenol, and cyanocobalamin, helps boost metabolism, especially in deficient horses. However, for healthy horses, excess B vitamins are swiftly excreted, making injections unnecessary. **Usage:** Vitamin B complex is administered orally or via injection. It's commonly used for horses with inadequate diets, illness, liver issues, or post-surgery recovery. Additionally, hard-working horses may benefit from supplementation. **Dosage:** Dosage varies based on method and condition. Oral administration ranges from syrup to capsules, while injections are given intramuscularly, intravenously, or subcutaneously. Careful dosing is crucial to avoid adverse reactions, such as anaphylaxis. **Side Effects and Precautions:** While side effects are rare, allergic reactions may occur. Signs include facial swelling, hives, diarrhea, and in severe cases, shock or coma. It's essential to avoid overdosing and consult a veterinarian before administration, especially if there's a history of hypersensitivity. **Interactions and Overdose:** There are no reported interactions, and vitamin B complex has low toxicity levels when used correctly. However, adherence to dosage instructions is vital to prevent adverse effects. **Conclusion:** Vitamin B complex is indispensable for equine health, aiding in energy production, digestion, and blood formation. Proper administration and monitoring ensure its benefits without risks.
May is upon us and we are now truly ready to plant our gardens - clearing and cleaning up the beds as we see the early spring bulbs blooming fully. "Meditation is the breath of your soul. Just as breathing is the life of the body, meditation is the life of the soul."—Osho
Check out these ideas for snacks that won't cause a spike in your blood sugar. Eating healthily doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor or satisfaction. With the right ingredients and a touch of creativity, you can indulge in delicious and nutritious treats. Whether you're managing diabetes, aiming for weight loss, or simply striving for a healthier lifestyle, these snack options are a fantastic starting point. From fiber-packed fruits and veggies to protein-rich nuts and seeds, these choices are both scrumptious and beneficial for your well-being. So, let's delve into these delightful snack ideas, perfect for any time of day, especially before bedtime. Enjoy your journey to healthier snacking! 1. Nuts, Seeds, and Dried Fruits Nuts are not only tasty but also brimming with healthy fats and fiber, keeping you satisfied without causing blood sugar spikes. 2. Apples with Peanut Butter This classic combo offers a perfect balance of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, helping to stabilize blood sugar levels. 3. Veggies with Hummus Pair any veggie with hummus, a creamy chickpea spread, for a satisfying snack rich in fiber and protein. 4. Hard-Boiled Eggs A quick and easy source of protein that can help maintain stable blood sugar levels. 5. Berries with Yogurt Low-sugar berries combined with protein-packed yogurt create a snack that supports steady blood sugar. 6. Air-Popped Popcorn High in fiber and low in calories, air-popped popcorn is a wholesome whole grain option. Just go easy on the salt and butter! 7. Avocado Rich in healthy fats and fiber, avocados are a great addition to your snacks for keeping blood sugar levels in check. Enjoy them alone or add them to other snacks for an extra boost of nutrition.
