Vegging out
Re: Your Sept. 9 teaser: “There are plenty of reasons to eat more vegetables, but only one that really counts: They taste good.”
Why marginalize the importance of nutrition? There are so many forces in our society already doing that.
Steve Billig, Vegetarian Nutrition Center of Colorado (vnccolorado.com)
Extra gravy, please
Saturday is Erie Biscuit Day, the seventh annual. The event features music, raffles, craft booths and, yes, biscuits. 8 a.m.-noon on Briggs Street.
High-altitude Oktoberfest
Summit County Bavaria- ophiles and beerheads converge this weekend at Breckenridge’s Oktoberfest. The entertainment, revelry and beer begin Friday night with the Brewmaster’s dinner. More:
Happy Birthday, Nick Jonas!
The youngest Jonas Brother turns 17 today. Gather the neighborhood tweens and mix up a round of Bubbletarts!
Bubbletart
From “Mr. Boston Official Bartenders Guide” (Wiley). Makes 1.
Ingredients
3 ounces cranberry juice
1 ounce lime juice
3 ounces mineral water
Directions
Shake juices with ice and strain into a chilled highball glass. Fill with mineral water. Garnish with lime.
