Food Finds

Food Finds
Tasty Treats You Just Can't Beat

1. BEEF & BUFFALO JERKY
Our Food Contributor, Susan Stone, swears up and down that the world’s best buffalo and beef jerky is right here at the Middle Park Meat Company, 1107 Hwy. 9 in Kremmling. She also recommends the REAL Canadian Bacon and incredible smoked turkey (call in advance for these as well as regular smoked bacon orders).They also have a full selection beef, pork, lamb and chicken cuts as well as lunchmeats, sausage, cheese, fish and shellfish. (970) 724-3880

2. ROCK CANDY
Old-fashioned rock candy is the mainstay (since 1939) of Taste of the Rockies, a wholesale candy company. Luckily, we can peruse all their nostalgic candies at their spacious outlet store. We're sure you'll find some of your favorites! Located at 141 Byers Ave. (U.S. Hwy. 40), Hot Sulphur Springs. (970) 725-1112

3. WONDERFUL WINE
Wine-crushed, aged and bottled at 9,000 feet! 2005 vintage includes Zinfandel Rose, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Cab/Merlot and Petit Sirah/Zin blends. Wine tasting of 3-5 wines is $5 and includes a Winter Park Winery wine glass. You may also buy wine by the glass. And by the bottle at $12.50 up, to take home. Note: Although liquor stores are closed on Sundays in Colorado, you can buy bottled wine from a winery. U.S. Hwy. 40 Fraser. www.winterparkwinery.com (970) 726-4514

4. UNIQUE GIFT BASKETS
Custom designed baskets by Frank Expressions showcase regional products such as coffee from Fraser's own Rocky Mountain Roastery, handmade salsa bowls by Grand Lake artist Patty Alander, Captain Spongefoot's Hot Sauces from Granby plus a variety of other terrific Colorado-made products like chips, salsas, trail mixes, gourmet candies and cookies. Basket prices start at $35. Local delivery, worldwide shipping.
www.frankexpressions.com. (970) 722-7707

5. HOT TAMALES!
Although J.R.'s Grill is a caterer specializing in slow & low BBQ, you can buy J.R.'s tantalizing, tasty tamales to take home. Ten different homemade varieties include beef, pork and chicken plus three Cuban-styles. Tamales freeze well so you can have a bunch on hand to serve with your favorite toppings. Place orders 24 hours in advance. Minimum order: $24/dozen. Gift certificates available. Tucked away at 752 E. Agate Court in Granby (easy to find if you get directions). www.jrsgrill.com. Call (970) 887-9522 or cell (303) 594-2602