Limited offer. Half price on Mariela at Denver Center for the Arts What a deal

Mariela in the Desert Closes May 15 The Ricketson Theatre Save 50% with code PAINT Hurry! Offer ends Sunday!
Just two weeks left to see the Theatre Company hit that everyone’s raving about: “…the Denver Center has given it a tender, visually pleasing production.” - Westword  “… at the heart of director Bruce K. Sevy's warm-blooded staging is a knowable family…thanks to performances that come off as terribly human.” – The Denver Post “… a remarkable new play.” - Out Front Colorado Take advantage of this half price offer before May 9. Tickets are available to this passionate drama, which explores what it takes to be a family. Hurry! This offer is only good through May 9. Buy now with code PAINT Producing Partners: Dr. Patricia Baca, M. Ann Padilla & Bob Grabowski and Marvin & Judi Wolf

Here's to your Health

If you missed the 9News Health Fair last week-end you can still get in on free or low cost screenings.  This is sponsored by the Shaw Cancer Center.  There are blood work tests, quit smoking kits and various screenings from melanoma to diabetes but you need to make an appointment.  So call  970-477-5250 to make your appointment.  They have a variety of dates and times.  Check out the ad in the Vail Daily on April 27th page 11.

You don't need to ask directions with a Pharos GPS Navigation System

Today only! Get the Pharos PDR250US GPS for only $49.99 from Dell. This is a $90.00 savings from the regular Dell price.  Plus shipping is free.

Listen up KYZR local's specials. Get a ton of different deals

You didn't know your radio could save you money did you.  I have to thank my friend Claire for this great deal.  KZYR has a special "true local deals" on their website.  You have the opportunity to buy a bunch of different gift certificates at significant discounts off the value.  For example you can buy a $25.00 gift certificate for the Left Bank for $17.00.  Or you can buy a $50.00 certificate to Alpine Quest for $35.00.  You can get certificates for every thing from Ace Hardware to Walkin' the Dog.

Restaurant deals abound this time of year.

Ahh off season.  The time locals wait for all year to head out to their favorite restaurants.  Montauk is offering $20.00 adult entrees.  Vin 48 is offering 48% off select bottles of wine.  Sweet Basil is offering $11.95 lunch specials and a $42.00 three course dinner special.  Nozawa is offering entrees and sushi rolls at 50% off.  Avondale is taking 30% off your whole dinner check.  La Tour has a $39.00 organic three course meal.  The Tap Room has a $6.95 daily lunch special.  MiZuppa has lunches starting at $5.00.  Terra Bistro is doing their "Motivated Cellar" a progressive wine sale. So grab a friend and treat yourself to a meal out.

Canned salmon on sale at City Market

Canned pink wild caught salmon is on sale at City Market 2 for $4.00.  So whip up some Salmon cakes or toss some in with some fettuccine with diced fresh tomatoes, onions, asparagus and cream cheese add a dash of milk to thin out the sauce.


Salmon Cakes

Ingredients:
1 can of salmon skin and bones removed
2 eggs
2 Tablespoons mustard (like Dijon)
2 stalks celery diced very small
1/2 an onion diced
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
3-4 shots of hot sauce (like Tabasco)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill
2 Tablespoons mayo
1/2 - 3/4 cup bread crumbs

Mix all the ingredients together and form into small patties.  Fry in a little oil in a cast iron skillet or non-stick skillet on medium high heat about 6 minutes on the first side so it has a nice brown color then flip and cook until the other side is nicely browned.  Serve on a bed of greens, drizzle with a light vinaigrette or if you like serve a lemon dill mayo on the side.

Calling all Gardeners Sunday deal only! See the Light while you're there

Don't miss out on Home Depot's buy one get one free Bonnie 3"-5" Peat Pot Vegetables and Herbs. They also have the same BOGO deal on seed packets. I know when you look outside and see all the snow it is hard to think garden but now is the perfect time to start tending these guys indoors so you can actually see the fruits of your labors before the snow starts flying again.  While you're at Home Depot check out the Earth Day deals on energy efficient light bulbs.

50% off Natural Meats at Cut

Cut is offering a 50% discount on all their products (meats,seafood, accessories, etc.) until close of business day Saturday.  They are obviously trying to run out of product before they close so go now for the best selection. 
Cut will be closed April 25th until May 18th.  They are literally giving it away so go get what they have got!
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Take all the money you saved on delicious meats and seafood and go next door and get a nice bottle of wine to go with it. 

Get Healthy Stay Healthy with the 9Health Fair

The 9Health fair comes to Eagle on Saturday.  They are offering  free and low-cost health screenings for heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, cervical cancer, prostate cancer, mental health and more. 

 If you go...

What: 9Health Fair
When: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday
Where: Eagle Valley Middle School, 747 East Third Street, Eagle
Details: Blood draw participants must fast for 10 hours prior to testing. Blood chemistry screening costs $30, blood count screening costs $15, PSA screening (men only) costs $25. Cash or checks only.

No fat organic potato chips. Junk food gets healthy

I've become addicted to these easy to make snacks.  They are really easy to make and taste great.  Potatoes themselves are actually very good for you.  And this week Organic Russet Potatoes in a 3lb bag are buy one get one free at City Market.  It is all the things we add to them that make them no so good for you.  All right you're saying get to the point.  Wash an organic russet potato (I'm sure you can use other types of potatoes but I've only used russet) and slice it as thin as you can.  If I'm making a big batch I'll use the Cuisinart with the 2mm slicing blade.  Rinse the slices in cold water to remove some of the starch.  Then lay them out on a towel to dry at least one side and sprinkle with salt.  Place them (not touching) on a piece of parchment paper cut the size of your microwave tray.  Cook them in the microwave until they get brown in the middle.  That can take anywhere from 3-10 minutes depending on how many slices you have and the strength of your microwave.  When they are brown take them out of the microwave and cool (so they crisp) before serving.  Whip up a little onion or ranch dip with nonfat yogurt and voila.  YUM!

Saving vegetable ends for soup stock

Every time I peel a carrot (mostly I buy the big 5 lb bag of whole organic carrots they are so much cheaper than the mini peeled carrots) or an onion or chop off the tops of celery I put the peels and tops in a bag in the freezer.  When the bag fills up I add some parsley, bay leaf, salt and pepper and boil it up into stock.  If I roast a chicken I'll save the bones and throw them in the pot too.  Then I jar it and store it in the fridge until I'm ready to make soup or need a splash of stock for a recipe.  How much do you pay for a box of organic stock?  And this you make with bits that would otherwise end up in the trash.  You can't get much cheaper than that.

Tenth Mountain and Alfred Braun Huts are a great deal

Getting away from it all doesn't have to be a hardship or expensive.  One of our favorite getaways is a trip to the back country.  There are big huts that can accommodate a crowd or small intimate huts that are for smaller groups.  At the big huts you buy a bed not necessarily the whole hut. At the smaller huts you have to buy at least half the beds and then you get the whole hut for your group.  Beds run around $30.00 a bed/night.  The huts are equipped with solar lights, beds, pillows, wood stoves, propane cook tops and all the cooking and eating utensils you need.  You bring in your food and drink and a sleeping bag.  You need to contact the Tenth Mountain Huts Organization to book the huts.  Remember you're headed into the wilderness and take appropriate precautions.  We ski with telemark and alpine touring equipment to the huts but you can snowshoe or cross country ski too.

Organic cotten t-shirt by Prana $9.99 what a deal.

For today only you can get a men's organic cotton t-shirt for $9.99 from Altrec.  If you find some other stuff you can't live without you can get free shipping on orders of $45.00 or more.  Or find some friends and each order one to get free shipping.  Otherwise shipping is $8.95.  Not too bad for organic cotton. 

Last day of Vail go enjoy!

Looks like sunshine and spring skiing today.  Get one last day on your pass.  Go take a few runs and then go watch the pond skimming championships. Great fun
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It is better to give than to receive

You can really enrich your life and your community by giving.  You can, of course, give money but we don't have so much of that.  But you can also give of your time.  And frankly that can be more rewarding.  I have a friend who volunteers with a literacy group.  Another friend volunteers at a hospice.  I volunteer with the Taste of Vail every year.  It is a food and wine event where all the proceeds are given to a local charity.  I have so much fun with that I forget I'm also doing something good for my community.  There are lots of ways to volunteer that will tap into your interests.  Check your local Habitat for Humanity, Library, Hospital, Museum,School, Town and Highway clean up and any other charities.  They are always looking for another hand. 

Click here for more info about this year's artwork for sale.

Sockeye Salmon $6.99 a pound at Target

This week Target stores with groceries have Wild Caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon on sale for $6.99/lb. It is great grilled, broiled and poached.  Sockeye also makes a great gravlax which is super easy to make and usually costs somewhere in the neighborhood of $20.00/lb.

Celebrate tax day with a free cup of Coffee from Starbucks

Get a free cup of coffee at participating Starbucks on April 15 when you bring in a reusable cup.  Plus anytime you bring in your own mug you can save $.10 off your beverage.  Go Green Save Green.

Awesome Deal from Altrec on Men's Stance Pant

Today only!  The Mountain Hardware Men's Stance Pant is on sale for $79.99 (originally $159.95) at Altrec.

Click on the size to see the price.  Free shipping too on orders over $45.00.

Free Movies at the Avon Library

Celebrating Earth Day all month the Avon Library is having a free showing of Food Inc.  on Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm.  As they say you'll never look at your food the same way after Food Inc.             .