Food and Dining

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  Good spirits for the holiday season

  Nov 29, 2011comments

  Thanksgiving is over, which means its officially time for hanging lights, furiously wrapping presents and enjoying the sweet treats that come with the holiday season. To help make your weekends even more holiday-themed, the CU Independent has... read more »

   
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  Delicious Thanksgiving goodies

  Nov 18, 2011comments

  The following recipes were chosen for their convenience and for their distinct tastes that will lend a mouth-watering twist to your usual Thanksgiving menu. Enjoy! Galette de Pommes Instead of the standard apple pie, change things up with this... read more »

   
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  A Boulder Thanksgiving

  Nov 17, 2011comments

  Mom and Dad left you stuck in Boulder for fall break? Not to worry, the CUI won’t let let your week go to waste. Gather with friends Throw your own Thanksgiving dinner party. This is a great way to get everyone together so you don’t have... read more »

   
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  Four vegan and gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes

  Nov 15, 2011comments

  Many look forward to Thanksgiving for its roasted turkey and creamy mashed potatoes. But for those with dietary restrictions, feeling out of the loop can lead to a blue holiday. If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving dinner, know that most of the... read more »

   
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  Snooze is anything but

  Nov 3, 2011comments

  I love going out for breakfast in Boulder. The Village Coffee House, Lucille’s, Foolish Craig’s, The Walnut Café—I’ve tried them all. As a Boulder native, I am a die-hard fan of The Buff. For years I would have argued that it was the... read more »

   
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  Four terrifyingly tasty Halloween treats

  Oct 26, 2011comments

  Every good Halloween party needs a few spooky snacks to help set the mood. That’s why CUI has compiled four recipes, some found and some original, and adapted them to Boulder’s altitude for your Halloween bash! Outside inspiration: Homemade... read more »

   
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  Cocktails for college: A guide for better drinking

  Oct 14, 2011comments

  Keystone Light makes me want to choke more than when our previous president had an incident with a pretzel. When this “beverage” is served at college outings, it sends the message that the host or hostess enjoys torturing their guests. Even... read more »

   
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  Happy hour helper: Cheap top shelf drinks at The Boulder Cafe

  Oct 13, 2011comments

  On lokalite, a local site that features everything from happy hours to tricycle races around Boulder, there is an astounding number of entries under Happy Hour events. This past Wednesday’s happy hour events page alone included about 70 happy... read more »

   
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  B is for beer: Editor of “The Oxford Companion to Beer” comes to Boulder Book Store

  Oct 3, 2011comments

  As the Boulder Book Store’s audience relaxed and waited for the night’s speaker to walk in, they sampled free Joe’s Premium American Pilsner (a bitter, hoppy beer) and Ellie’s Brown Ale (in a word: ‘chocolate’),... read more »

   
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  Fro-yo frenzy captures Boulder

  Sep 27, 2011comments

  A new revolution has begun in Boulder. It is a revolution I like to call the Fro-Yo Frenzy. Made famous by Pinkberry, health-conscious frozen yogurt is different from the ice cream we all grew up eating. One major difference between a typical... read more »