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IT’S OCTOBER. Leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and pumpkins

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are taking center stage. Loveland & South country is aglow.

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Every fall, we stand back and take in so much of what is special about our community. We have so many great shops, interesting locations to dine, historic landmarks and fun events. It's time to get out and enjoy what this area has to offer before we settle into the winter weather.

This month we bring you our foodie issue. From pumpkin to root veggies to butternut squash, these pages are full of autumn’s best flavor offerings. We have a tasty feature in "Loveland Loves Fall" that is all about downtown Loveland restaurants that offer tasty

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Next, we bring you a great feature highlighting Osborn Farm, a popular fall destination for many locals. If you don't know much about Osborn Farm, or even if you have been there a dozen times, we offer you a special insider look into this locally owned establishment and why they do what they do. From offering amazing pumpkins to helping youth understand where their food comes from, this family farm is guaranteed to harvest smiles all October long.

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FEATURES 16 Loveland Loves Fall Downtown Loveland is the perfect place to get your fall flavor fix this October

22 Old Fashioned Family Fun Local farm offers pumpkins and more

26 Healing Mind, Body, and Spirit How Hope Lives! supports the breast cancer journey in northern Colorado

34 Fall Lunch, Perfected How butternut squash soup from

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L o v e l a n d L o v e s Fa l l DOWNTOWN LOVELAND IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO GET YOUR FALL FLAVOR FIX THIS OCTOBER

What do you get when you combine the flavors and fun of New Orleans with a seasonal fall offering? Betta

“We like it when people linger. We want our customers to feel like they can stay awhile,” Julian says.

Gumbo is what! The downtown staple serves Loveland

Speaking of staying awhile, Betta Gumbo also offers

with Cajun and Creole food “as authentic as it gets”. Along

another enticing Cajun staple— live music. As a way to

with their amazing signature dishes, Chef Julian offers a

offer patrons an all-around good time, Betta tries to have

creative take on fondue with a cheese that’s infused with

live music a few times a week. What sounds better than

acorn squash. This boudin sausage appetizer is ideal for

delicious fall snacks, amazing NOLA inspired cocktails,

sharing and served in an edible, roasted acorn squash

and a lively atmosphere involving live music? We rec-

with chewy pretzel sticks for dipping. It’s a creative and

ommend getting there early, tempting your taste buds,

delicious way for guests to be social and enjoy the flavors

savoring some libations, and staying for a little while. The

of the season. At Betta, being social is what it’s all about.

Cajuns do have a famous saying,“Laissez les bon temps

According to chef Julian, the staff loves it when patrons

rouler!” (Let the good times roll!)

make an evening of munching on food and sipping some of their signature, New Orleans inspired cocktails.

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ARTICLE BRADY STEWART | PHOTOGRAPHY FLOURISH BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY

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Let’s say that you have just spent the day shopping for a Halloween costume or visiting a pumpkin patch. Maybe you’ve been apple picking or have gone out for a hayride. After all that action, you’re probably ready for a deeply satisfying meal. You would be hard pressed to find a better stop than the Pourhouse in downtown Loveland. Owner Chris Kline prides his business on being a place that is universally appealing and perfect for almost any occasion. And what a better occasion to visit the Pourhouse than enjoying their signature fall offering? The kitchen at the Pourhouse is offering a luscious coulette sirloin steak served with a pumpkin risotto. The steak is aged 35 days for exceptional tenderness and the risotto is creamy, rich, and satisfying with pumpkin in the sauce. This type of gourmet offering is best completed with one of their fantastic craft, on-tap, brews. Seasonal offerings that include Oktoberfest/Marzen beers and pumpkin ales on draft will be a great go-to as well if you

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THE CUPCAKE GYPSIES You can’t talk about fall food in October without men-

The Cupcake Gypsies don’t stop at cupcakes. They

tioning something sweet. Between the Halloween candy,

also offer pumpkin empanadas, a seasonal take on a

apples, hot cider, and the pumpkin flavored goodies,

delicious, fried treat. If you really want to go big, they

temptations are everywhere. It’s fortunate that down-

even offer freshly baked pumpkin pies. So, as you’re

town has a dedicated place to satisfy your sweet tooth

out and about enjoying the crisp weather this October,

this season. The Cupcake Gypsies started out as a pop-

make sure you get your sweet pumpkin fix at The

ular food truck before they made their operation a brick

Cupcake Gypsies. Stop in for a treat or take something

and mortar. As their name suggests, their main staple

home for the whole family. The have so much more than

is cupcakes. Glorious cupcakes. This October, they have

just a cupcake— but what a cupcake they offer!

crafted a home-run flavor: the pumpkin cupcake. This delicacy is a pumpkin flavored cake filled with a cheesecake custard and topped with a cream cheese frosting.

Decedent doesn’t even begin to describe it. While they offer a pumpkin cupcake year-round, this specific treat is their featured cupcake for October.

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Scripted at MetroLux If you’re searching for dinner and a show in downtown

October is an excellent time for an evening out at The

Loveland, then you’re in luck! Scripted Bar and Kitchen

MetroLux theatre. You can catch the latest hit movie, or, if scary

at the MetroLux theatre offers a unique combination for

movies are your thing, what says “October and Halloween”

their guests. It doubles as a movie theatre and a restau-

better than a new horror release? And don’t think we forgot

rant with a full-service bar. They offer box office hits and

the pumpkin. Scripted Bar and Kitchen is offering two sea-

mouth-watering food at the same location. Patrons are

sonal pumpkin items. They have a pumpkin crème brulee that

able to order and have their food and drinks served to

features Bailey’s pumpkin liquor, a crisp sugar crust, and a

them during the movie. Through their app, Scripted Bar

pumpkin tart on top to cap it off. If you want decadence with

and Kitchen allows customers to place their order up to 5

a boozy kick, they are also offering a pumpkin martini that

days in advance before the film.

features Bailey’s pumpkin liquor and vanilla whipped cream.

“We want people to know we are a downtown enter-

Either way, you can’t go wrong. Scripted Bar and Kitchen at

tainment destination with a unique offering and delicious,

MetroLux is a one-of-a-kind destination that is perfect for

scratch-made food, general manager, Mercedes White, says.

date nights and exciting evenings out with friends.

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LOCAL FARM OFFERS PUMPKINS AND MORE

Old Fashioned Family Fun OSBORN FARM IS GEARING UP ONCE

opening weekend and ended up doing that for

AGAIN FOR ITS YEARLY PUMPKIN PICKING

18 years. When it became too big to handle, they

FESTIVITIES. In existence since 1861 and con-

decided to go back to their original plan.

sisting of just under 120 acres, it is the oldest continually family-owned farm in Colorado.

“It got too congested and we felt we had the lost the young families, which was the whole

It was founded by W. B. Osborn, who, along

reason we started it,” says Pam. “So, we do the

with his family, traveled west from New York in

pumpkins now. We also have a coffee truck and

a covered wagon to what would become the

someone who does kettle corn and ice cream.”

state of Colorado. They settled on the land and

As of September 26, Osborn Farm will be

established one of the first working farms in the

open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm every day.

Thompson Valley near present day Loveland.

There is no admission fee.

Today, Pam and Dale Osborn carry on the tra-

“People can just come and walk around the

dition of Dale’s ancestors by growing pumpkins

pumpkin patch and pick pumpkins,” says Pam.

on the farm. Their sons, Wallis, Yates, and Conor,

“Around the barn, we’ll have our beautiful spe-

also help out on weekends with their wives.

cialty pumpkins, gourds, and Indian corn. We’ll

“In 1980, when the boys were really little, we had a babysitting co-op with stay-at-home

also bring in some pumpkins because we realize that not everybody wants to go into the field.”

moms and we grew some pumpkins just for

There are about 40 wheelbarrows that peo-

fun,” says Pam. “We had a bumper crop and I

ple can take out to the field. Once pumpkins

called preschools to see if they wanted any for

are picked, they are weighed on one of four

the kids, but nobody took them,” Pam says.

antique grain scales.

Not sure what else to do with all those pump-

This year, due to COVID-19, Pam says things

kins, Pam put them out by the road with a sign

are going to be more low key. Along with the

offering them for free. But instead of just tak-

pumpkins, they’ll probably just have a couple

ing them, many people started leaving money

of vendors. For safety reasons, the staff will

under the pumpkins.

be wearing face shields and all visitors have

“It was really funny,” she says. “So, the next

to wear a mask except when they can socially

year we put out a hollowed-out pumpkin in

distance out in the fields. The couple is looking

case people wanted to leave a donation. And

forward to seeing people at their farm.

that’s how it started.”

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Besides offering pumpkins and fun family activities in the fall, she and Dale eventually

Greenhouse in Milliken, will be there. She has been bringing mums to the farm for years.

started what they called Market Days. They

“They don’t last long; she generally sells out the

brought in some antique vendors for the first

first weekend,” says Pam. “They are really lovely.”

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They usually offer a barrel train ride, built by her sons with 55-gallon barrels that are pulled with a lawn tractor. There’s a little seat, a toy steering wheel, and the kid’s love it. Unfortunately, the train ride and the hayrides will have to be skipped this year.

“We’ve also had a couple of different 4-H clubs come over the years and set up a petting zoo,” she says. “They’ve brought different animals such as donkeys, lambs, and goats. I don’t know if they are coming this year; it depends on their own regulations. It’s a huge money maker for our 4-H clubs and I would hate for them not to have it.”

Since many children will be doing school remotely this fall, Pam encourages parents to bring their children to the farm as a learning experience. They can see where the pumpkins grow and observe the older scales, unlike the ones in grocery stores.

"It’s important for kids to see where their food comes from because we all tend to take it for granted. Parents can say, "You know those green beans you eat for dinner at night? Well, it’s people like this who are growing them for you,"" Pam says. “My family and I, we do this all together now.

Everyone finds their niche, and it's ours.”

“IT’S IMPORTANT FOR KIDS TO SEE WHERE THEIR FOOD COMES FROM BECAUSE WE ALL TEND TO TAKE IT FOR GRANTED. PARENTS CAN SAY, “YOU KNOW THOSE GREEN BEANS YOU EAT FOR DINNER AT NIGHT? WELL, IT’S PEOPLE LIKE THIS WHO ARE GROWING THEM FOR YOU.” CityLifestyle.com/LovelandandSouth

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GIVING BACK ARTICLE LYDIA DODY AND ELISE CARVER | PHOTOGRAPHY JULIE ULSTRUP

Healing Mind, Body, and Spirit HOW HOPE LIVES! SUPPORTS THE BREAST CANCER JOURNEY IN NORTHERN COLORADO WHILE FIGHTING AN ARDUOUS BATTLE WITH BREAST CANCER IN 2001, LOCAL BUSINESSWOMAN LYDIA DODY WAS LED TO REACH OUT TO MANY COMPLEMENTARY CARE PROVIDERS. She needed help to ease her chemotherapy side effects and endure the physical, psychological and emotional components of her treatments. These services improved her recovery and quality of life so much that it moved her to start ‘Hope Lives! The Lydia Dody Breast Cancer Support Center’ to help others in treatment. Hope Lives! partners with patients in active treatment for breast cancer in Larimer and Weld counties through providing care, guidance, and education. We provide free holistic health services such as acupuncture, lymphatic massage, counseling, physical therapy and more along with lifestyle support services such as house cleaning, mastectomy supplies, wigs, yoga and more. We serve as a partner as our clients heal in mind, body, and spirit. Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women, as one in eight women will be diagnosed with the disease in her lifetime. We are honored to be supportive of these courageous women and we are looking forward to celebrating our 20th anniversary next year to honor the thousands of women we have helped.

Our providers play an integral role in our clients’ path to wellness as well. Our friends Holly and Michelle at Integrative Acupuncture Clinic said, “Acupuncture allows us to alleviate symptoms and side effects from cancer treatments. We are grateful to be able to support the women in our community and help them alongside their cancer journey. We celebrate milestones with them and hold space alongside them during those challenging times.”

Biofeedback therapist Jen Strating said, “I provide biofeedback therapy to Hope Lives! clients to help them manage their stress on their healing journey. My experience with Hope Lives! has always been rewarding and inspirational. I appreciate all the great services the organization provides their courageous and amazing clients."

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As we all are painfully aware, 2020 has been an extremely challenging year for all of us. We are 100% reliant upon our very generous northern Colorado community for support, and world events have limited our normal in-person fundraising efforts. We welcome opportunities to partner with businesses or individuals on fundraising efforts, forming new provider connections, volunteering, or other avenues of support. We are currently encouraging local businesses to create fundraising events in their businesses in October to honor breast cancer awareness and raise funds for the women we serve at Hope Lives!. We look forward to increasing awareness of our organization and continuing to form new relationships in our community.

Now more than ever our residents affected by breast cancer need us! As one client said, “Just the idea of Hope Lives! and how so many caring people could donate for someone like me lifted my spirits and actually gave me something to look forward to during treatment.” Another client said that our care has been “the bright light on a brutal path.”

For more information on services we provide, becoming a new client or provider, or to donate to our very important cause, please visit our website at hopelives.org. You can also donate by texting HOPELIVES!2020 to 443-21 or Venmo @hopelives. And don’t forget about us on Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, December 8. Each $50 donation pays for one service for a client, but no donation is ever too small.

“To all who support or have contributed in any way, please know that your generosity has been the bright light on a brutal path.

You have made a difference. You are appreciated.”

“Finding Hope Lives, meeting the lovely people who work there, and using the services they provided was one of the best things that came out of this whole cancer journey.”

“Women fighting this battle need access to modalities that enrich self-care, strength and other services during this time of struggle.” “Just the idea of Hope Lives! and how so many caring people could donate for someone like me lifted my spirits and actually gave me something to look forward to during treatment.”

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DIY ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

Pumpkin Pe r fe c t i o n PUT THE CARVING TOOLS DOWN + CHECK OUT HOW YOU CAN ADD SOME PIZZAZZ TO YOUR PUMPKINS WITH JUST A PAINT BRUSH

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For this design, you’ll need several pumpkins or gourds in various shapes and sizes, some white and metallic acrylic paint, hot glue and some fake creepy crawlers.

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pumpkins in metallic colors. For your centerpiece, use white paint to cover the body, metallic paint for the stem and hot glue your creepy crawlers all around.

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Start with several mini pumpkins. (We prefer to use fake ones so you don’t have to worry about leaving them out too long!)

You’ll also need some white paint, metallic paint and black paint. Twine is optional to add a slightly rustic vibe to the stems.

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Paint all of the stems with black paint and wrap some with twine if desired. Then, create

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looks with combinations of metallic and flat paint.

Make extra creepy “oozing” pumpkins by allowing paint to run down the sides.

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Don’t feel limited to solid colors! Experiment here with different patterns and textures (like painting over lace or using a sponge to apply paint instead of a brush), and add some extra sparkle with glitter!

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

Fall Lunch, Perfected.

SOUP IS A PERENNIAL FAVORITE WHEN IT COMES FALL EATS. It’s the perfect, obvious cure for cooler and shorter days. What’s better is that this season brings an entire harvest of flavors. One of our favorites is butternut squash. It’s a little sweet and richer than summer squash, and it makes a wonderfully satisfying soup. The best thing about butternut squash soup is that it’s very versatile and you can make it your own. Feel free to spice it up with a pinch of cayenne pepper or add roasted pumpkin seeds to maximize the fall flavors. Here are some great toppings to garnish your butternut squash soup with. + Sour Cream: putting a small dollop of sour cream enriches the butternut squash soup, making it even creamier.

HOW BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP FROM THIS JOHNSTOWN HUB CAN CURE ANY FALL CRAVING ARTICLE BRADY STEWART PHOTOGRAPHY FLOURISH BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY

+ Bacon: You can't go wrong with bacon. Topping your soup with crunchy bacon only enhances the flavor of the soup. + Chives: Finely chop up some chives and serve them on the soup or leave them long as a stylish garnish. + Nutmeg: Sprinkling nutmeg to your butternut squash soup gives the soup the ultimate fall flavor. Adding ground cinnamon takes the flavor to the next level. + Cilantro: Sprinkle chopped cilantro leaves over the top of the soup to add a dash of citrus flare. + Coconut milk: A great way to still enjoy the enriched creamy taste without the calories. + Heavy cream: Not worried about calories? Heavy cream will provide the ultimate fall comfort food feel to this amazing soup. + Cheese: Blue cheese crumbles or shredded Parmesan add an undeniable richness. Chopped nuts and dried fruits can make for an even more complex flavor palette.

When it comes time for fall, the cravings for nostalgic activities, cozy atmospheres, and satisfying comfort food are in full swing. Between all the activities going on and the cooler, shorter days, the time is never better for some warm satisfying food inspired by the season. What sounds better than down home, scratch-made salads, sandwiches, and soups? At The Lunchbox in Johnstown, they’re serving up all three with a side of small town sentiments. A downtown staple, The Lunchbox has been serving up counter spot lunchtime favorites in Johnstown since they opened roughly 11 years ago. From pastrami reubens to temping salads, they have you covered for lunch. This time of year, one item especially stands out-- their chef-made butternut squash soup.

A savory, creamy, hot bowl of this rich and satisfying soup is exactly what you need in the middle of a crisp October day.

It’s perfect as a side to the ever reliable grilled cheese sandwich or standing alone as a light, but satisfying, lunch. Owner, Jennifer Adkisson, has always aimed to please. After taking over the restaurant in the stead of her brother and other family members, the operation has become an all female affair.

“Our regulars call us the moms-- and we are. It’s a bunch of moms here serving food," Jennifer explains. That only adds to the down home, comforting vibe developed by The Lunchbox.

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