Colleen O'Connor

Former Now Team Reporter

Colleen O'Connor

Colleen O'Connor was a reporter for The Denver Post's Now team. She was a voracious reader of American history and biography. She was previously a Denver Post food writer and city desk reporter. O'Connor died on Aug. 31, 2016, 聽while crossing the street.

CENTENNIAL, CO - AUGUST 25: Temple Grandin at the National cattleman's beef association poses for a portrait after signing her book. Livestock consultant Temple Grandin keynotes a Denver conference on meat production and marketing. Grandin will present research on how humane handling of livestock results in better meat.

Temple Grandin’s work honored by James Beard Foundation

February 18, 2017 at 1:27 p.m.

Temple Grandin's work honored by James Beard Foundation

This Top Secret cocktail, "Code Name: Pina Colada," is a blend of Don Q Gold, Skipper and Smith & Cross rums, coconut cream, Sencha green tea, brown sugar, pineapple, absinthe and lime.

Trick Dog, celebrated San Francisco bar, does Denver pop-up

May 3, 2016 at 1:07 p.m.

Trick Dog, celebrated San Francisco bar, does Denver pop-up

CILANTRO & PARSLEY -- Story is on about Steak and ten various ways to Sear/ Smear/ Serve it; Steak Centerpiece; Condiment, Flavorings on the side , Wrap Around Pix, Tights , Neutral Background .

It’s time to start planting parsley: sales, workshop set for Herb Week

May 3, 2016 at 11:28 a.m.

It's time to start planting parsley: sales, workshop set for Herb Week

This Top Secret cocktail, "Code Name: Pina Colada," is a blend of Don Q Gold, Skipper, and Smith and Cross rums, coconut cream, Sencha green tea, brown sugar, pineapple, absinthe and lime.

Trick Dog, celebrated San Francisco bar, does Denver pop-up

May 3, 2016 at 11:24 a.m.

Trick Dog, celebrated San Francisco bar, does Denver pop-up

Toni Tipton-Martin of Centennial celebrates her award last night at the James Beard Foundation for her book, The Jemima Code: Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks.

“The Jemima Code” wins James Beard award for Centennial author

November 21, 2016 at 11:16 a.m.

"The Jemima Code" wins James Beard award for Centennial author

FILE - In this July 30, 2009 file photo, Anthony Bourdain attends the premiere of "Julie & Julia" at The Ziegfeld Theatre, in New York. The Travel Channel is home to popular shows such as Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations," where the sharp-witted author and chef trots the globe in search of tasty local cuisine and color.

Anthony Bourdain’s tour for “Appetites” cookbook includes Denver stop

April 26, 2016 at 1:52 p.m.

Anthony Bourdain's tour for "Appetites" cookbook includes Denver stop

DENVER, CO - APRIL 10: Chef-owner Dana Rodriguez from new restaurant Work & Class at 2500 Larimer Street in Denver on Thursday April 10, 2014.

Chef Dana Rodriguez oversees new Mexican restaurant on South Pearl St.

April 25, 2016 at 2:34 p.m.

Chef Dana Rodriguez oversees new Mexican restaurant on South Pearl St.

AURORA CO. - JULY 31: Author Adrian Miller on Kirk's Soul Kitchen in Aurora, at 14107 E. Colfax Ave, on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. His new book is 脪Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time.脫 (Photo By Cyrus McCrimmon/The Denver Post )

Eat like an American president with Adrian Miller’s special menus

April 25, 2016 at 2:32 p.m.

Eat like an American president with Adrian Miller's special menus

Gourmet olive oil and vinegar stores are popping up around the country. Drizzle 'N' Dip just opened in Aurora.

Gourmet oil and vinegar store opens in Southlands Mall in Aurora

April 25, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.

Gourmet oil and vinegar store opens in Southlands Mall in Aurora

The color of the mountain plover helps it fade into the landscape, making it hard to spot.

Mountain Plover Festival offers look at ranching on Colorado’s plains

July 14, 2017 at 5:27 p.m.

Mountain Plover Festival offers look at ranching on Colorado's plains

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Temple Grandin’s work honored by James Beard Foundation

Trick Dog, celebrated San Francisco bar, does Denver pop-up

It’s time to start planting parsley: sales, workshop set for Herb Week

Trick Dog, celebrated San Francisco bar, does Denver pop-up

“The Jemima Code” wins James Beard award for Centennial author

Anthony Bourdain’s tour for “Appetites” cookbook includes Denver stop

Chef Dana Rodriguez oversees new Mexican restaurant on South Pearl St.

Eat like an American president with Adrian Miller’s special menus

Gourmet oil and vinegar store opens in Southlands Mall in Aurora

Mountain Plover Festival offers look at ranching on Colorado’s plains