Summer scenes from Aspen

Summer in Aspen is a paradise. Just ask any one one the street. Everyone is glowing with joy, especially after the long winter (for the locals) and the lucky guests of the town are thrilled to be here. People are biking, horseback riding, rafting, hiking, shopping and dining al fresco. I have always called it, "Camp Aspen". Ahhh to be outside and smell the mountain air on crisp mornings. Besides all the physical activities, There are all the cultural and intellectual events. The Aspen Institute, Anderson Ranch Arts Center and the Aspen Museum are a few of the venues to expand your mind. Jazz Aspen, this spring featured   Sheryl Crow, Jennifer Hudson, and Susan Tedeschi. All in my backyard. It is hard to pick and choose from all the daily options. If you don't believe me... check out this site www.absolutelyaspen.com to see all activities in this tiny mountain town. It is really astonishing.

I thought I would share some of the beautiful sites of the town.

The Roaring Fork River

Always a Rainbow.

4th of July

The Motorcycles always lead the parade

The firetrucks are always a fav

Dogs are always invited to the party

The Aspen Yacht Club is a hidden paradise

Watching the Regatta from the Kayaks

Out on the trail

Bushwhacking down the cattle trail

Happy Happy Summer!

til next week, xx

Andrea

Trunk Show

Welcome to Summer. The Food and Wine Classic in Aspen is always the kickoff to summer. A little rain didn't stop the sold out venue.  Everyone is rushing from one wine tasting to another cooking demonstration. Celebrity chefs educate and the attendees relish in all their senses and taste a bunch of wine. It is exhausting! and so much fun.

The highlight for me was the Grand Cochon. 10 chefs, 10 pigs, 1 Crown. A ‘snout -to-tail’ menu created from heritage breed pigs. Using all parts of the pig,  winners from the 10-city tasting tour, won the chance to compete for the crown at the Classic.

The goal of the Cochon is to help family farms sustain and expand their businesses and to encourage breed diversity. The culinary experience increases awareness of the sources that support a more natural, sustainable food system. The events draw together top chefs, winemakers, farmers, thought-leaders, foodies, food media and responsible consumers to celebrate artisan foods and producers. The room at the Jerome was filled with people with a passion for pig...It was fabulous and filling.  The chef's creativity was over the top. Lipitor, I need you now!

CheQuers of Aspen is carrying the Andi-Le Tableware line and hosted an Trunk Show in celebration of the Food and Wine Classic.  Here are a few images of the event. Please stop by and see the line of placemats and napkins. Bring some energy and fun to your entertaining. CheQuers is the place to find great home accessories and gifts.

Till next week, xx

Andrea