That's Natural! Chile Chili Fest Edition

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Fall 2011

Chile Chili Festival 2011 - Pages 1 & 3 Recycled Rags - Page 12 What is Sustainable Agriculture? - Page 15 The Biofuel Transition - Pages 19 & 20 Food Combining Made Easy - Page 21

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That’s Natural’s First Annual Chile Chili Fest at Rock Ledge Ranch is HOT HOT HOT!

The Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is an educational, non-profit living history farm and museum that depicts life in the Pikes Peak region in four time periods: American Indian area in 1775 1860’s Galloway Homestead 1880’s Chambers Home and Ranch 1907 Edwardian Country Estate

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It’s all about the chile pepper. The first annual Chile Chili Festival at Rock Ledge Ranch was a huge hit with the community and a chance for people from around Colorado to come and enjoy some of the finest boutique vendors from around the region. Milberger Farms (story on page 5), the official chile roaster of the Chile Chili Festival was there showing off its one-of-a-kind chile roaster. Shane Milberger, along with his son Dalton, could be seen working the roaster, talking to guests, and selling bushels of freshly-roasted hot green chile. Complimenting his product, one could find Dragon Sauces with a full line of unique hot sauces (some of which have Milberger’s chiles), and Hacienda Maize Fire-Roasted Chile Jammin’ Jellies which offer an amazing depth of sweet and hot and also use Milberger’s chiles. Enhancing the hot roasted chile that was the centerpiece of the event, was Brenda’s Perfect Brittle – gourmet vegan and gluten-free peanut brittle. They featured

their ‘Green Chile Pecan’ brittle (we had some and it was exceedingly different and delicious). Also available for tasting and tempting was Sunflower Valley’s gourmet chevre goat milk cheeses (with such varieties as ‘Candied Fire’ (habanero chiles), ‘Roasted Jalapeno’, ‘Creamy Chocolate’, and ‘Palisade’s Peaches & Cream’. Also present, with a perfect combination of sweet and hot, NunDunBetter was at the event sampling their delicious mustard sauce.

that go by “The Food Truck Renegades”. Street Eats 5280, Sweet ‘Ness Cupcakes, Mikes2Kitchen, the BonBon Buggy, Crock Spot, and Chef Driven were serving up some eclectic fare that would remind your tastebuds what flavor really is. Fine ingredients and attention to depth of flavor were on each of the menus – all of them are in this publication for you to take a closer inspection – then find them on Facebook to keep tabs on where they will be next!

Wandering further down the horseshoe of vendors was New Belgium Brewing serving up their famous Fat Tire and delicious organic Mothership Wit. All of the proceeds from the beer sales will go to benefit programs at Rock Ledge Ranch. Also in the area was Colorado Cider Company, who were serving up their equally tempting hard apple cider (Glider Cider) – not too sweet and made with fine ingredients, this is something you should seek out for the fall and upcoming Holidays.

The Hometown Circus Clowns – Silly Lilly and R.J. – were keeping kids of all ages entertained with hoola hoops, juggling, face-painting, and glitter tattoos.

And then, were the fabulous gourmet Denver food trucks

With the smell of roasted chile, sizzling gourmet food, and sweet treats like brownie pops and smores on a stick (see page 13), smiles and full tummies did abound. Other vendors present included Casa Noel with their chile-themed lights, delicious dips, and other chile-fare, Dorothy Hartman with her gorgeous fresh-cut flowers, Continued Page 3, “Chile Chili Fest”

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site The spirited history of the Pikes Peak Region comes to life at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Discover the 1775 American Indian Encampment, the 1860s Galloway homestead, the 1880s Chambers Farm and blacksmith shop and the 1907 Orchard House. Knowledgeable interpreters present true-tolife history of the people of the Pikes Peak region.

3202 Chambers Way Colorado Springs, CO 80904-1246 (719) 578-6777

Historic structures have been carefully restored to their original condition in a spectacular setting. Activity abounds

during this self-guided adventure. Leave the present behind and learn the lifestyle of native peoples at the American Indian Encampment. Discover the rigors of homesteading, the perils of 19th century agriculture and the sophistication of an early 20th century estate built by the founder of Colorado Springs. Enjoy a sarsaparilla at the museum store and choose from a wide variety of historic reproductions, books and unique gifts for sale.

In addition to daily activities, visitors can enjoy many special events scheduled throughout the year. Watch an 1880s Base Ball game, military reenactments, musical performances, lectures, horse-drawn equipment demonstrations and the annual Holiday Traditions Celebration. Join us for a day at the Ranch! www.RockLedgeRanch.com


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