Guest Post by Maggie O'Toole- The Simplicity of Complex Flavors Creating complex flavors fast with wholesome ingredients is what I revel in. Lately, I have fallen for the amazing versatility of cashews to make deep, creamy, protein packed sauces. Don’t get me wrong, cheeses are still King; ripe, fermented and rich. But, since I [...]
Guest Post by Maggie O'Toole- My stress never comes from cooking a Thanksgiving dinner. There is a certain cadence to it, family and friends pitching in, everyone working towards a unified goal. However, the opposite holds true when it comes to Thanksgiving breakfast and all those loved ones under one roof, waking at different [...]
Kyndra was at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference this summer and ended up chatting with a Tesla Solar Technologies Rep about how they are getting into the roofing tile business. Tesla prides themselves on the fact that their Solar Roof complements your home’s architecture while turning sunlight into electricity. [...]
A while back we took on the task of remodeling our own kitchen. It was the last major space needing to be done. We considered upgrading the cabinetry, but decided to use that money for new appliances. So we chose to have them painted instead. The key to a successful cabinetry [...]
With the Broncos playing Sunday night, we thought it would be the perfect time to share a post from Chef Maggie. Hey All, With football watching and tailgating season taking hold of most of us, I always begin to dread the mindless afternoon game-time snacking. This week’s earthy and colorful dish is really a [...]
In our neighborhood, most of the new build homes were sold with unfinished basements. As families have grown, these spaces have become more desirable for extra bedrooms and hangout space. Kyndra designed the main builtin to be both pretty and functional. The stamped mesh panels look beautiful with the added function giving the A/V equipment adequate [...]
Over the past few years, we have designed and installed custom barn doors for numerous clients. Sometimes a barn door makes the most sense for a space. Sometimes it's more of a desire than a need, but a barn door almost always makes a space more interesting and cool. These double doors close off a [...]
A few months back, Kyn went on a girl's weekend and the kids and I were left to fend for ourselves. This happens every once in a while and always seems to work out just fine. However, the law of averages states that if you flip a coin 3 times and it comes up [...]
Guest Post by Maggie O'Toole- Through the years, friends and clients have asked me to help them with their inevitable lunchbox ruts. The fact of the matter is kids get tired of eating the same stuff for lunch, and as a consequence, they eat less causing their energy levels to hit the floor throughout [...]
We are so excited to introduce our first regular guest blogger, meet Chef Maggie! My name is Maggie O’Toole and I am a culinary teacher in Denver and owner of Foodfest, chefmaggiesfoodfest.com, a cooking school focused on teaching children, teens and adults to scratch cook without extra steps, fuss and stress. I want to [...]
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