Here’s the meat: The new Colorado Meat Directory from the state agriculture department is now available in print and online. The first edition lists 74 meat producers that direct-market their meat. The directory also includes meat-related services such as processors. Listings are grouped by region and describe the type of meat available, how it is packaged and how it can be purchased. Many products can be purchased online and several producers offer natural and organic products. |303-239-4115; coloradoagriculture.com
Bang bakes: Baker and Bang co-owner Cissy Olderman has finally given in to her customers’ requests and is accepting special orders for gingerbread ($40), sweet- potato bread ($10 a loaf), miniature almond and chocolate chip cookies, lemon bars and peppermint shortbread ($10 for two dozen).|Bang, 3472 W. 32nd Ave., 303-455-1117
Cafe Bisque: Breakfast isn’t just the most important meal of the day, sometimes it’s also the best. Take the lemon-poppyseed pancakes at Café Bisque in Lakewood: Sweet, tart, delicate and filling all at once. Wash them down with a cup of joe and fresh-squeezed O.J. it’s going to be a good day. | 226 Union Blvd., Lakewood, 303-985-4151 | Tucker Shaw
