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LIFESTYLE LETTER
NOVEMBER 2019 PUBLISHER
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WHAT ARE THE FOODS AND BEVERAGES THAT BRING YOU LIFE? I’ll go first: My grandmother’s homemade tortillas and a perfectly pulled espresso.
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Growing up, every occasion was ripe for Mexican food: Birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Tuesday nights, breakfast, Easter, when I was sick, when I was happy, when I was sad, and every other meal in between. This was likely the result of two main factors: my father’s family and their Mexican ancestry, and growing up in San Antonio.
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Espresso, on the other hand, did not enter my life until college. Like countless others, I became enamored with the effects of caffeine around the same time that I put off studying for an exam a little too long and ran out of daylight. For some time, I wanted to be a coffee roaster. I became a barista, drank more espresso than I would care to admit, and in the subsequent years, have worked hard to become a functional adult even without multiple cups of coffee. [This is still occasionally a work in progress.]
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Food and beverage tell our stories perhaps better than even we can. What did
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Food and beverages often explain where we geographically come from and what
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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019
FEATURES 20 A New Hope Radically Changing Lives with Work Options for Women
26 Best Kept Secret Exploring the town of Crystal, CO
34 Candid in the Kitchen Impress with Chef Dane Hiett’s Miso Butternut Squash Soup
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40 Steady Goes It The Next Step in Jon Schlegel’s Ambitious Life Plan
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DEPARTMENTS 10
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
20 Inspired By 26 Page Turners 34 Culinary Creations 40 Trend Setter 48 Lifestyle Calendar 50 Financial Buzz
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INSPIRED BY
WOW RADICALLY CHANGING LIVES WITH WORK OPTIONS FOR WOMEN
TASHEENA POLANCO WAS LIVING IN A HALFWAY HOUSE
They’d help her out financially while she took the four-week
WHEN SHE HEARD THE INTERCOM ANNOUNCEMENT THAT
class, plus another couple weeks while she looked for a job.
WOULD CHANGE HER LIFE. Work Options for Women (WOW) was holding an informational meeting in the house’s cafeteria. “The words ‘Work Options for Women’ just spoke to me,” Polanco says. “I needed to do something with my life, and I was really curious about what their work options for women were.”
“I got a job in a kitchen, and I got to utilize all these skills I learned in class and apply them to a real-life employment situation,” Polanco says. “I started with $3,000 in debt, and I was able to get myself out of debt.” Now, Polanco works at WOW, helping other struggling
At the time, Polanco wasn’t exactly optimistic about her own
individuals of all genders learn the skills that helped her move
options. She’d finished serving five years in prison and relapsed
forward in her own life. She’s the assistant chef instructor on
while out on parole. Luckily, her parole officer saw her incredible
WOW’s mobile culinary classroom, which takes the group’s
potential and willingness to take responsibility for her life.
prep cook certification program directly to halfway houses.
He sent her to a halfway house for more structure, but she
WOW exists to help people like Polanco. For the past 22
wasn’t able to get a job immediately and became stressed
years, they’ve trained more than 3,000 individuals to get jobs
about her accumulating debt.
in the food service industry, empowering them to change their
That’s when she heard that life-changing intercom message.
situations through their own efforts. Besides the essential
“I was getting depressed and discouraged with rent stack-
training, WOW provides the on-going support — be it finan-
ing up and not having a way to provide for myself. I heard an
cial or providing therapy or giving plain old encouragement
announcement over the halfway house intercom…that was
— needed to find and retain stable employment.
pretty much music to my ears,” Polanco says.
Accomplished local chefs have taken notice, including
Polanco went to the meeting, where she learned that WOW
James Beard Award-winning chef Jen Jasinski, of Rioja,
trained people like her to get the skills they needed to work in
Ultreia, and a few more of your favorite downtown restaurants.
a professional kitchen. Everything from how to use a knife to
She wanted to get involved with a charity that helped individ-
food safety issues to how to build a resume. And the kicker?
uals, specifically in the food industry, and WOW fit the bill.
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Over the past several years, Jasinski has
Chef Masters” in 2013. All of her $35,000 in
helped out with fundraisers and worked
winnings went to WOW.
with WOW’s students. “It’s about empowering women, something
Money that Jasinski, and many others, know is well spent.
I feel strongly about, and it’s not just empow-
“It’s amazing going from (having) no skill
ering women, it’s about giving them their
set to now,” Polanco says. “I just got an
self-respect again. It’s good for our commu-
apartment for my mom and my two daugh-
nity at so many levels,” Jasinski says.
ters. I’m paying my rent, all my bills. And
Jasinski believed in the program so much
now I get to help people who were in my
that she chose WOW as her non-profit
situation and show them they can do it, too.
partner when she appeared on Bravo’s
I’m super thankful for everything they had
popular culinary competition TV show, “Top
to offer me at just the right time.”
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Best Kept Secret EXPLORING THE TOWN OF CRYSTAL, CO
ARTICLE ANDY MANZ | PHOTOGRAPHY ALEX BEAL
AS COLORADO’S POPULATION CON-
several mining claims, along with the city
been restored and are available for guests to
TINUES TO EXPLODE, THE “HIDDEN
lots with the cabins still standing.
rent by the night. The small “General Store”
GEMS” OF OUR GREAT STATE SEEM TO
Today, most of the land and structures
BE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN. For those
in Crystal are owned by Gould's grandson,
who are adventurous enough to look past
Chris Cox.
the now well-developed mountain towns, there is still some magic to be found. One such treasure is the ghost town of Crystal. Located
in
Gunnison
County’s
Elk
Mountain range, roughly twenty miles north-
For Cox, the area has been a part of his entire life, and a blessing hard to put into words.
sits proudly at the edge of town, offering snacks and souvenirs to visitors. Visitors mostly arrive by Jeeps and other various all-terrain vehicles. “The road has definitely and dramat-
“The town of Crystal, the mountains, and
ically changed, but the mountains and
the people there take me back to my first
rivers have not, and one only needs to
memories,” he says.
go a short walk from the road to find that
west of Crested Butte, Crystal was once a
Cox, who grew up in Southern California,
burgeoning mining town in the late 1800s
spent every summer in Crystal. He recounts
and early 1900s. With an elevation of 8,950
that his friends in California could not com-
feet, the rugged terrain and harsh winters
prehend living in a place without electricity,
posed many challenges for the townspeople.
phones or what they referred to as "fun."
peace and solitude.” The Crystal Mill, which Cox still privately owns, has become a national icon. “People literally come from all parts of the world to view the mill.”
The famous “Crystal Mill” (hydro power
“I always looked at them with a blank
Cox agrees that it is an incredible struc-
house) still stands proudly along the banks
stare, as I could not wait for summer to come
ture, and is working hard to find harmony
of the Crystal River. Water from the Crystal
and escape into the mountains on my horse,
between allowing access to the public and
River was dammed and used to provide
spend countless hours fishing on the river, or
keeping it pristine for future generations.
electricity for air drills and ventilation for
hike to pristine alpine lakes.”
“I want to share it with visitors and have
miners. The powerhouse used the flow of
While the scenery and general layout of
people leave with a great memory and
the Crystal River to power an air compres-
the town have not changed, the number of
experience, but also balance that with
sor, and the compressed air was piped to
visitors certainly has.
respecting private property and not 'loving
the mines to run air drills.
“When I was a kid, we would hear the
it to death.' I still wake up each morning
One cannot help but be thoroughly
rumble of an engine down the road and
and walk outside to find myself breathing
impressed with the engineering foresight
run out to the street to see who was
in the mountain air and thanking God that
of such an era. Even with all the intuitive-
coming up. It was exciting! Someone is
I can still be here after four generations of
ness and resilience of the miners, opera-
actually coming up that crazy road! Those
it being in our family.
tions eventually ceased, and the town was
days are definitely gone.”
largely vacated by 1917.
"I love the fact that my three sons and
Now, at age 51, Cox still spends the
now my three grandsons (five and six gener-
In 1938, as the town laid quietly abandoned,
summer and fall in Crystal, as the owner
ations) feel the same way about it and spend
Emmet Shaw Gould of Aspen, made the rough
and operator of Crystal Mountain Ranch.
every opportunity they can to come up and
trek up to Crystal, seeking ore to run through
Original mining cabins, which were left to
get back into the mountains which they have
his newly purchased mill. Gould bought
deteriorate in the harsh elements, have now
grown up and are growing up in.” CONTINUED >
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“The town of Crystal, the mountains, and the people there take me back to my first memories.” - Chris Cox
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CULINARY CREATIONS
AN EDITOR WALKS INTO A KITCHEN... IMPRESS WITH CHEF DANE HIETT'S MISO BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP ARTICLE BEN WIESE + DANE HIETT | PHOTOGRAPHY DANIELLE WEBSTER
THE ART OF HOLIDAY MEAL PLANNING OFTEN LIES IN HOW MANY RISKS THE COOK IS WILLING TO TAKE. Between the food selection, ingredients, cooking space, time of execution, and hungry guests peeking in for a sample or two, there is a level of chaos one must be willing to live with if they are going to run the show. But the holidays call for many things from the other participants as well: Warm hospitality from hosts; conversation that is both meaningful and entertaining from the guests; food that is weighty and lasting, but not threatening to put the room to sleep. [But perhaps that’s not always a bad thing.] It is impossible to traverse every little detail of holiday season without imperfections cropping up. But it is possible to create a meal that is elegant, delicious, interesting, and light enough for seconds. At the end of the day, holiday meals are more than the food itself – it’s an art form, a bridge between parties, an experience that can be undeniably special.
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MISO BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
+ 3 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the leek and garlic. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until
+ 3 cloves garlic ( smashed )
soft and fragrant, about 15 minutes. Add the squash and the miso paste and continue to cook, stirring occasionally,
+ 1 large leek ( cleaned and sliced )
until the squash is covered in the miso paste and the miso is caramelized, about 12 minutes. Add the broth, bring to a
+ 1/4 cup miso paste
simmer, and cook, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
+ 1 large butternut squash soup
Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender, or with an immersion blender. Return the soup to the
+ 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable stock
pot and reheat over medium heat. Stir in the vinegar. Serve the soup in warm bowls. Garnish with pecans
+ 1 teaspoon of sherry vinegar ( balsamic can work )
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IN HIS OWN WORDS, JON SCHLEGEL IS A BIG
On the cusp of Attimo Wine opening its doors
PEOPLE-PLEASER. It is in his nature to greet,
in Denver—improbably, next door to the flagship
acknowledge, and interact with others when an
Snooze, no less—Schlegel is as enthusiastic about
opportunity presents itself. If he can go the extra
food, beverage, and hospitality as ever.
mile to positively impact someone’s day, it is safe to assume that he will.
“It’s hilarious that I call this a job. My job is going to the best place in the world, learning from the best wine
Perhaps best known for his Denver-based brunch
makers in the world, and trying to translate their vision
empire, Snooze An A.M. Eatery, which has over 35
with my own and bring it back. I don’t think that’s work.
locations across five states, Schlegel is also a bit of a
“That idea of making this world a little better through
goal setter: While some of the best-laid plans in life
food and beverage, and maybe the happiest part of
never come to fruition, Schlegel has five-year bench-
someone’s day is something I helped create or imple-
marks charted out until he is 80.
ment or operate, or all the above—that’s so fulfilling.
But even being the goal-oriented businessman that he is, Schlegel’s success has always largely been a result of his life perspective.
He adds, “That’s where that energy comes from. That is purpose. That is, for me, living.” Though he might hop between his brunch spot
As Schlegel tells it, he has spent his life chasing after
and his vineyard, “by benedict or by grape juice,”
his dreams with the conviction of a person insistent on
Schlegel’s work will always revolve around doing
making the most of their life opportunities because he
whatever he can to brighten a guest’s day.
saw firsthand what it looks like to not be able to. “I had two dreams in my life: To open my own restaurant by 30, and to live in Italy and study wine at 40,” says Schlegel. “Snooze opened two months after my 30th birthday, and we moved to the Barolo region when I was 39. “We had struggles with money and health growing up, so my appreciation for the foundation of great and supportive family gave me comfort in taking risks and feeling supported.” On the first day of Spring in 2014, almost eight years to the day after opening the first Snooze location, Schlegel and his family packed their bags and moved to Italy. For a year-and-a-half, Schlegel learned all things pertaining to vineyard management—how to import wine into the United States, what to do when a surprise hail storm destroys around 40% of his harvest, and whether his dreams would even be worth all the trouble. Though the year-and-a-half of time living abroad tested his resolve, it served as an essential springboard for the next phase of his life. “This has been a path for me as long as Snooze has been my path, and I’m hoping to use this as my last professional runway in life, while still getting to play in the Snooze world.”
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“I had two dreams in my life: To open my own restaurant by 30, and to live in Italy and study wine at 40,” says Schlegel. “Snooze opened two months after my 30th birthday, and we moved to the Barolo region when I was 39. “That idea of making this world a little better through food and beverage, and maybe the happiest part of someone’s day is something I helped create or implement or operate, or all the above—that’s so fulfilling. He adds, “That’s where that energy comes from. That is purpose. That is, for me, living.” “I don’t think it’s all work, obviously, until I’m 80, but this dream I’ve hard for so long. And it’s not a job, it’s a purpose. I love making people feel good. I know that I am a people-pleaser in life, and when others feel great, I know that I feel great. I feed off of that.” CONTINUED >
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NOVEMBER
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
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exhibits and experiences. Imagine
FREE NIGHT AT THE MUSEUMS
into our child-like wonder to dream
invites us to shed limitations and envision possibilities. It urges us to tap
YULETIDE CAROLERS
Denver
about the future. It calls us to solve
Denver's best museums are open late
challenges with new technology,
Singing loud for all to hear, the Yuletide
and admission is FREE between 5 and
create innovative design, improve our
Carolers are back this year. Join us for
10 p.m. Shuttle buses will stop at (or
environment with scientific research,
festive songs on week day and weekend
nearby) select museums, beginning at
and form communities that are strong
afternoons, starting on Small Business
5 p.m. from the shuttle stop between
because of their diversity.
Saturday. For nine days throughout
the Denver Museum of Nature &
Axs.com
the season, Yuletide carolers will per-
Fillmore Plaza
form in Fillmore Plaza and locations
Science and Denver Zoo and also
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throughout Cherry Creek North.
6
MAC 'N CHEESE 5K
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REI: SNOWSHOEING BASICS
and finishing in Washington Park. The
from the Denver Art Museum. Denver.org
Washington Park
Denver's premier 5k road race, starting
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BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT
REI Denver
Mac 'N Cheese 5k is a flat and fast
Join our experienced REI staff for a
course, offering $5,000 in prize money,
The Gardens’ signature event for
class on the basics of snowshoeing.
age group awards, and plenty of food
over three decades, this annual hol-
We will focus on the appropriate
and beverages at the post-race party!
iday lights extravaganza transforms
selection of gear as well as the basics
MacnCheese5k.com
our York Street location into a twin-
on what you need and where to go to get started. If you ever thought about getting into snowshoeing, this is a great introduction to the sport! Rei.com
Denver Botanic Garden
kling winter wonderland. With fresh
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and exciting new features, along
CHRISTKINDL MARKET
sive than ever before. Join us for this
with some fan favorites, this year’s display is brighter and more expan-
Skyline Park
family-friendly event.
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This annual event brings authentic
BotanicGardens.org
THE POLAR EXPRESS
the Friday before Thanksgiving, and
German and European holiday traditions to Denver! Opens every year on
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Colorado Railroad Museum
lasts through the 23rd of December.
The story of The Polar Express is
Guests can find delicious cuisine,
being theatrically re-created so you
festive German drinks, handmade
and your family can be immersed in
jewelry, toys, clothing, gifts and much
In Cherry Creek North, we embrace
the sights, sounds and intrigue of this
more. Live entertainment is featured
Small Business Saturday, and the
classic children's tale. Prepare to be
inside the festival tent every evening,
weeks leading up to it, as an opportu-
surrounded by the magic and wonder
and dancing is highly encouraged!
nity to highlight our high concentra-
of the holiday season!
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tion of small retail businesses. Out of
ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org
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Cherry Creek North
the 260 retail and service businesses
25 CHER
Pepsi Center
Bellco Theater
See pop icon, Cher on her Here We
TEDxMileHigh: Imagine features 14
Go Again tour.
speakers on the stage + 25 immersive
PepsiStadium.com
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FINANCIAL BUZZ ARTICLE NIKKI NEWTON OF UMB BANK
Financial Fitness HOW TO TEACH PHILANTHROPIC VALUES TO THE FUTURE GENERATIONS
PHILANTHROPY IS OFTEN DEFINED BY THE
and ask them to conduct research and make deci-
FINANCIAL GENEROSITY OF FIGURES SUCH
sions about distributions. Encourage them to explore
AS OPRAH WINFREY AND WARREN BUFFET,
and select their own volunteer opportunities.
YET VERY FEW PEOPLE WILL EVER HAVE THE MEANS TO GIVE IN THE WAYS CELEBRITIES DO.
Identify neighbors who may need help and look for opportunities to assist. Picking up sticks after a
Many people are mindful of encouraging children
storm, writing letters, making and delivering a snack
to help make the world a better place for future gen-
or simply spending time with someone are personal
erations. However, it can be difficult finding tangible
activities that can make a lasting impression.
ways to inspire a philanthropic spirit in children.
By the time a child reaches high school, the oppor-
The good news is that giving comes in multiple
tunities grow exponentially. Research and plan a vol-
forms: Giving personal time, volunteering, engaging
unteer day or Spring break volunteer trip with friends,
in advocacy, or donating material goods are all vital
or make a long-term volunteer commitment. As you
ways philanthropists can make a positive impact.
and your children research these opportunities,
Philanthropy is possible at all ages—it just takes a little creativity. For younger children, keeping things simple can be
be sure to learn what is needed by an organization during, and collect items such as clothes, canned goods, paper products, and personal items.
incredibly effective. Make a “charity” jar for a portion
Effectively using social media and public advo-
of their allowance. Let the child decide when and
cacy through school, church, or social groups
where to donate, and consider matching your child’s
can help and highlight good work being done by
donation. Another option is to visit a charity or event,
organizations too.
asking the child for input in selection and planning.
Raising a philanthropist takes time and is a con-
Perhaps even throw a charitable birthday party,
scious commitment. Giving children the examples
where instead of gifts, guests bring an item to sup-
and tools they need to create and live philanthropic
port the child’s charity of choice.
values can empower them to help create an empa-
As children mature, so should your methods for teaching lessons. Give your child a charitable budget 50
Cherry Creek Lifestyle | November 2019
thetic society that continues to make the world a better place.
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