Once more, with feeling…
Leave it to the Junior League of Denver to keep us awash in new and classic Colorado recipes. The new book, “Colorado Classique,” goes on sale tomorrow. Go to for more info.
Find a farmers market
Hit for more than 100 farmers market listings statewide, then plan to visit one this week. If you’re in Cañon City, there’s a market today at Veteran’s Park from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get over there before all the eggs are gone. Visit for more.
Wine, women and clothing
Female winemakers and women-owned wineries converge for this Dress for Success benefit wine tasting at Strings restaurant. Bring your gently used women’s business attire to donate. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., $25 per person. Strings, 1700 Humboldt St. Call for a reservation: 303-831-7310.
Happy birthday, Jack Dempsey
Colorado-born Jack Dempsey, who coined the phrase Ronald Reagan made famous (“Honey, I forgot to duck”) would have been 113 today. Toast the 1919-26 world heavyweight titleholder (and restaurateur) with a Knockout.
Knockout
From “Mr. Boston Official Bartenders’ Guide.”
Ingredients
1/2 ounce anisette
3/4 ounce gin
3/4 ounce dry vermouth
1 teaspoon crème de menthe
Directions
Stir with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
