{chef: Michael Rueggeberg}

We have a yearly trip to Aspen, CO. that has become something we absolutely look forward to. One of the many reasons we love that trip is because we are so lucky to have daily meals prepared for us by chef Michael Rueggeberg.

In Aspen he is known as the local celebrity chef, and for good reason! His food never disappoints and he is a lovely and lively person. I hope to experience many more meals with him!

Michael has a new cookbook out that you can purchase on Amazon. It is filled with gorgeous ideas for your own dinner parties, incredible recipes, and inspiring tablescapes. This book is a must read for the avid chef/entertainer. *

He even sets a beautiful table for each meal. Incredible!



Michael and his lovely apprentice for the day.

* More about the cookbook:

All author's proceeds are donated directly to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation founded by its president, Evelyn Lauder, of the Estee Lauder family.

{travel: beautiful Aspen, CO}

I just spent an amazing week in Aspen. It's our fourth March in a row, and the skiing and town just get better and better. The town is so progressive, and such a breath of fresh air (literally). Their FREE transportation to and from the mountain resorts are on Hybrid buses. The town is filled with great restaurants, designer shopping & adorable boutiques, lots of art galleries, and the spa at the St. Regis is amazing. It truly is one of my favorite towns.

Snowed in on March 26, 2009

S. Galena Street looking out to Durant Ave.

The next day, same view.

We rented a townhouse on Galena Street that was filled with bronze Remingtons. You can see the deer on the mantle, but also the parrot on a branch to the back left.