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Deborah Cameron

Deb brings a passion for community journalism and for the local food scene. She started out as an intern and over the years grew into our current Cuisine Editor. She has appeared in multiple publications including the Longmont Leader, The Left Hand Valley Courier, Ms. Mayhem, Finance101, and Ask.com. When not writing she's eating, road tripping, dog-parking, or watching high school softball. She moved to Colorado from Seattle in the early 2000s after spending a year traveling the U.S. in a teal Ford Escort hatchback. She lives with her husband, two teenagers, and a rescue dog named Charlie.

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Off Menu with… Casey Taylor | The Westbound & Down Mill

February 24, 2022 1 0 Deborah Cameron

Westbound & Down's second location has some serious food ambitions, and behind all of this is Chef and General Manager Casey Taylor.

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East County craft breweries step up after the Marshall Fire | In The Cups

January 20, 2022 Like 0 Deborah Cameron

Within days of last month’s Marshall fire, help was everywhere. East County beer makers, including those extremely close to the fire line, quickly stepped up.

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Healthy Eating Front Range Style: Nutritious options for eating out or at home | Foodie

January 20, 2022 Like 0 Deborah Cameron

The new year is a chance to make a fresh start in being healthy. Luckily, in our area, here are ideas for five restaurant items and two grocers in our area that can support your efforts.

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Food News | Dec. 2021 – Jan. 2022

January 20, 2022 Like 0 Deborah Cameron

Even though this didn't make it into the final print, you readers still have the right to learn about the latest in BoCo's cuisine scene.

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Off Menu with… Jodi Mowery | Landline Doughnuts

January 20, 2022 2 0 Deborah Cameron

Local donut baker Jodi Mowery is bringing mashed potato-based donuts in her new bricks-and-mortar venture Landline Donuts.

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Off Menu with… Brian Pierce | Gemini

January 20, 2022 2 0 Deborah Cameron

We get to know Brian Pierce, executive chef and part owner at the newly opened Gemini, and talk about his culinary career.

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Chocolate Holiday Gifts 101: Three Chefs Make Chocolates that Look as Good as Everything Else Does this Season | Foodie

December 2, 2021 1 0 Deborah Cameron

Chocolate is a decadent gift at any time of year, but during the holidays you want the confection to look as good as it tastes. Three local chocolatiers have this covered.

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Holiday Table Shakeup: Boulder County Chefs’ Secret Recipes are Different and Delicious

December 1, 2021 1 0 Deborah Cameron

We talked to four of our favorite Boulder County chefs to see what they make for the holidays. Put your old recipes away and try something fresh. Your guests will thank you for it and you may even inaugurate a…

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Staffing Struggles: Success Stories Give A Clue Into What’s Happening

October 26, 2021 1 0 Deborah Cameron

It’s hard to go anywhere without hearing about how employers are struggling to hire. Is this truly the great resignation? Or, is it more of a great recalibration where employees are reconsidering how they want to work?

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Off Menu with… Leroy Alvarado | La Vita Bella

October 26, 2021 4 0 Deborah Cameron

Leroy Alvarado, Executive Chef and co-owner of La Vita Bella, has a warmth and courtesy that may be due to the fact that each day he’s engaged in something he really enjoys: running a restaurant kitchen.