Category: Buying Local
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When buying local isn’t really buying local…
hmm.. some people don’t really know what they’re being sold… a long term customer’s business was sold, and the new owner called us to announce that they’re moving hosting to ‘someone local’. We are 16 miles away and I personally buy items at his store which probably total the amount he spends with us as…
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What happens if #fightFor15 gets approved?
I’ve recently seen people trying to dispel the connection between fast-food restaurant automation rollouts and labor disputes. Forbes released an article where a former president and CEO of McDonald’s USA, Ed Rensi, linked the labor cost disputes of #fightFor15 and automation release nationwide in McDonald’s chain restaurants. Forbes: Thanks To ‘Fight For $15’ Minimum Wage,…
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Master Thief Steals Hellfire Chili
Today we are entering the Chili Competition at Grim Bros Brewhouse – the competition is from 2PM – 5PM – we hope to see you there…. This year I decided to share the entire list of ingredients – so here is it: Master Thief Steals Hell Fire Chili A primarily red chili with home…
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Movies: Ticket + Concession Prices…. a few thoughts…
Almost $5 for a $1 box of candy? If they would reduce that to $3 a box I might consider buying from the movie theater – at $2 a box it would be a no-brainer… at $5 though, I’m either going without or taking one from home. $5.25 for a small popcorn with about $0.25…
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First Friday Fish Fry
Every first friday of the month in Johnstown our local VFW has a fish fry . We have been meaning to try it fir months and months and months .. Today we finally made it … and do wish we had made it earlier … $8 cod and chips with slaw and some killer beans…
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Jimmy C’s Fish and Chips
Last night, we once again we headed off to Ft.Collins to Jimmy C’s Fish and Chips – the best fish and chips in NoCo – if not Colorado (I love the Haddock – it’s so hard to find in the states)… last night they were having a Heineken promotion – I learned about it in…
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I want a local alternative to these…
Does anyone know a local maker of all-nature honey candies? All Natural Clover Honey Tea Spoons Bulk Pack: 50 Count
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When buying local just isn’t possible or practical…
There are the odd time when buying local just isn’t possible – and getting the very best seafood is one of those time (due to seasonal issues, or price after freight can make seafood cost prohibitive) – at those times, there are specialty online stores who can take up the slack or fill the gap…
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Grimm Brothers has it going on …
Yesterday we finally got round to visiting the Brewhouse and Tap Room at Grimm Brothers of Loveland. It was a nice surprise to find that of the 5 beers they had on tap… Snow Drop – Honey Wheat Ale Little Red Cap – Alt Style Ale The Fearless Youth – Dunkel Lager Master Thief –…
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mmMMmmmm… all natural candy from Hammonds Candies…
Hammond’s Candies sent me a lovely selection of their All Natural candies… a nice thank you for fixing a screw up they had with their website… mmMmmm…
