Summary For everyone who appreciates and admires the appeal of the western lifestyle-like the Rockies themselves- and the pleasure of preparing a meal or a party that is at once chic and outdoorsy, the editors of Colorado Cravings present innkeeper Gail Riley s secrets to gracefully rustic entertaining, decorating and dining. Twenty-eight years of the award-winning Highland Haven Creekside Inn have given birth to this rich collection including inspirations that recreate the true feel of the west. Gail will bring you into a world of of stylish inn keeping and hosting in Rocky Mountain high style. Designed seasonally with creative can-do menus in a Colorado-chic style you will swoon over the A River Runs Through It fly-fishing summertime party with Bear Creek Smoked Trout Pate, Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes and Spiked Chunky Watermelon. The techniques are not tedious or pretentious but warm and stylish with much room for personal creativity. Here there are the ways to make the rocky mountain style your own and be the innkeeper of your home . Gail s well-honed skills have proven to be successful for seasons filled with romance, nature and celebrations. Meet Howard and Mollie at the Sweetheart Tree. Married 65 years and coming year after year, the inn speaks to them of a kinder and gentler time inspiring Gail s Dinner of Romance or the intimate Picnic for Just You Two. The bevy of brunch offerings will make your mouths water; Miriam s Eggs Eisenhower, Orange Pecan baked French Toast with a Ramos Fizz Cocktail will inspire you to try the next Sunday. Colorful photography, original watercolor artwork, quotes of note and touches of history pepper the beauty of this inspired book, All recipes are drawn from actual parties and meals prepared at the inn. Try the High Altitude Tea Party sans the stiff traditions; time tested the Chive Egg Salad tea sandwiches of size, Cherry Chocolate Scones, Cranberry tartlets with simply sumptuous ingredients all started with the Viva Glam Champagne cocktail toast to put you and your guests at ease. Add your towns own local specialty foods to make it your own and impress all. Your girlfriends and family will love this celebration and come to expect the tradition each year. You heart will sing and your creative spirits will be lifted as you gather the ingredients from the woods to decorate your beautiful flower boxes from autumn through winter. Build a Snow Bear with your little ones with a treat of Minty Cocoa and Eliza s Homemade Graham Crackers to warm your toes and hearts. All marked with a sense of imagination and generosity, you will return to this book time and time again. Bring the Rocky Mountain mystique into your home for a brand of living that is rich in beauty and full of personal satisfaction., ISBN13: 9780977690619 ISBN10: 097769061X Material Type: hardcover

Gail Riley,Bette Milleson James