Food

---

‘New’ Feedlot inspires memories of folks’ former favorite eatery

Like many Grand Junction residents, Russ and Tami Parker have fond memories of a restaurant called the Feedlot Restaurant and Lounge, which served juicy steaks and fresh salads to locals for nearly 20 years. That restaurant at 118 Main St. ...

---

Argentine malbecs good choice for holiday

Heading off to that Christmas get-together with nothing in your hands? Tsk, tsk. There’s no reason to go empty-handed, even if the wallet did take a beating this season. There are plenty of good wines priced around $10 that will ...

---

Gingerbread creations a big hit with Palisade holiday celebrants

As I write this, I still have visions dancing in my head of whimsical and artistic gingerbread houses, a carrousel, village, church, gingerbread men ice fishing, trucks, radio station, historical buildings, even an outhouse and a fruit stand ...

---

Help for those who have put off buying wine

The turkey is stuffed and ready, set to go into the oven around midnight for that long, slow cook to perfection. Will you be ready with the wine when the bird hits the table? To help ease the pain of procrastination, here are a few ideas for ...

---

FD: Wine Column November 25, 2009

The turkey is stuffed and ready, set to go into the oven around midnight for that long, slow cook to perfection. Will you be ready with the wine when the bird hits the table? To help ease the pain of procrastination, here are a few ideas for ...

---

Health-food store offers a twist on turkey

Thanksgiving dinner won’t feature the same old bird at every table in Grand Junction. As of Friday, 656 people had pre-ordered free-range turkeys from Vitamin Cottage at 2564 U.S. Highway 6&50. The turkeys, shipped from Mary’s ...

---

TLC for holiday leftovers

It seems almost a sure bet that when talking about the big Thanksgiving meal, the conversation almost always turns to the anticipation of the leftovers. The planning, shopping, peeling, chopping and cooking is all worth it, considering what ...

---

Picking holiday wine for everyone

This is a test. And is it ever. Thanksgiving is looming and you’re looking for the perfect holiday wine to share with friends or family. Good luck. Your choices for a Thanksgiving wine are “pretty wide open,” said Denny ...

---

Cranberry recipes set course toward Christmas

The Halloween candy is gone, except for two snack size Almond Joys hidden in the freezer by a certain coconut lover (my husband, Fred). Little pilgrims are appearing on the mantel now with fall leaves and little pumpkins, minus one. Among ...

---

Winefest may get some competition

Just past its 18th anniversary, Colorado Mountain Winefest is facing some decisions. As with most teenagers, decisions made today will affect life for years to come. While the good news is the four-day event remains the state’s largest ...

---

---