Studio F Event with Chef Jenna Johansen: May 10-12

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You are cordially invited to Studio F’s second event on May 10, 11, and 12 with Chef Jenna Johansen, a Colorado-based chef who stars on Bravo’s new reality cooking show, Around the World in 80 Plates, airing May 9.

“Join Chef Jenna Johansen as she takes her guests on a global culinary adventure to celebrate her debut on Bravo’s most ambitious show to-date,” said Studio F Owner James Mazzio.

Housed in the historic Ice House Building in LoDo, Studio F, formerly Mise en Place (cooking school), brings a new kind of culinary entertainment to Denver. Using the pop-up restaurant concept, Studio F creates one-of-kind dining experiences that allow guests to interact with rising local and nationally renowned chefs.

Johansen’s five-course paired wine and cocktail dinner is a global celebration featuring flavors from around the world while paying respect to each region’s culture and heritage. Johansen begins in Spain with a trio of tapas and moves on to Thailand, so guests may enjoy lap chong salad paired with a beautiful cocktail featuring Mekhong, the spirit of Thailand. Attendees will move on to Johansen’s favorite country, Italy, and work their way to France, finishing in Morocco with a one-of-a-kind m'hanncha, a snake-shaped cake surrounded by almond-stuffed dates and the partner to end most Moroccan meals, warm mint tea with a creative cocktail twist.

“I’m thrilled to join one of my favorite Colorado chefs, James Mazzio, as we celebrate the opening of Studio F and the debut of my new show,” said Johansen. “I want to give my guests a little bit of flavor from all of my favorite parts of the world.”

Each evening will feature two seatings (6:00 pm and 8:15 pm), and tickets are $100. Tickets may be purchased online by visiting www.studioflodo.com.

Date: May 10, 11, and 12
Time: Seatings at 6:00 & 8:15 PM
Where: Studio F
Address: 1801 Wynkoop Street @ 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202

About Studio F
Housed in the historic Ice House Building in Denver’s Lower Downtown (LoDo) district, Studio F brings a new kind of culinary entertainment to Denver. Using the pop-up restaurant concept, Studio F creates one-of-kind dining experiences that allow guests to interact with rising local and nationally renowned chefs. With limited seatings of 40 people and a state-of-the-art exhibition kitchen, the stage is set for intimate interactions with culinary talent. Envisioned by Chef James Mazzio, Studio F will host monthly pop-up dinners, cooking classes, special events, wine tastings and more. Chef Mazzio’s neighboring Red Star Deli delights visitors daily with fresh, made-to-order salads and sandwiches, such as his signature Muffuletta. For more information, visit www.StudioFLoDo.com.

About Jenna Johansen
A native of Boulder, Colorado, Chef Jenna Johansen has had an interest in cooking professionally since childhood. Jenna describes her cooking style as simple and classic, creating flavors by using the freshest ingredients available. Jenna’s cuisine is global, simple, seasonal and surprising. You can read more about Chef Jenna Johansen by visiting her website at jennajohansen.com or her blog with fiancée Mark “the salumi king” DeNittis at thelastthingweate.com and by following Jenna on Bravo’s ambitious reality cooking show, Around the World in 80 Plates, which took place in 10 different countries and airs May, 2012.

Jim Guttau is Contributing Writer for Book, Lost Lessons from Life on the Farm

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Jim Guttau, a Denver-based publicist, has announced that he is a contributing writer for the book, Lost Lessons from Life on the Farm. Guttau wrote a chapter, entitled “A 4-H Education,” highlighting his upbringing in rural Iowa, along with valuable lessons learned from that time.

The book was compiled by Editor Gregory Bloom, who solicited for entries from former farm residents. Eighteen contributors share stories in their own voices and unique styles.

“Hard work, responsibility, being content with little, caring for animals, helping others in need, saving and planning for the future and many other great lessons were learned naturally by growing up on a farm,” said Bloom. “From stories about caring for animals, growing crops, tearing down barns, fixing tractors, training horses, raising cattle or milking cows, you will laugh and reflect upon the difficulties and joys that farm life brought to us.”

The book recently received an endorsement from Temple Grandin, doctor of animal science, professor at Colorado State University, author, and the subject of the 2010 Emmy-nominated film, Temple Grandin.

“Eighteen people tell about their childhoods growing up on a farm or ranch,” comments Grandin. “They learned the value of hard work, responsibility and ingenuity. Everyone who is interested in farming and rural life would love this book."

The book can be purchased at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. Learn more about the book at www.LostLessons.org.

History Colorado Trivia Contest

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THINK YOU KNOW?! TRIVIA CONTEST

About the Contest: Entrants should visit the Think You Know?! Trivia Contest webpage
http://bit.ly/ThinkYouKnowTriviaContest to get the daily trivia question and then submit their answer on the History Colorado Facebook page via the contest app. Visit
http://bit.ly/ThinkYouKnowTriviaContest for details or to enter.

Entering the Contest: The “Think You Know?!” Trivia Contest is open to Colorado residents 18 years of age or older. The entry period begins on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Mountain and ends on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. Mountain.

Players may submit one (1) entry per day during the entry period. To qualify, contestants must complete the entry form and correctly answer the daily trivia question. Entries must be received between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Mountain to be entered into the daily drawing.

Winners: All winners will be announced on or after 8:00 p.m. each day via History Colorado’s Facebook page and on the Think You Know?! Trivia Contest webpage. There are numerous ways to win:
‐ Daily Drawing Prize: Contest Administrator will randomly select one (1) winner each day from all eligible entries for the Daily Drawing Prize. The winner will receive two (2) free tickets to the new History Colorado Center.
‐ Participation Prize: Contest Administrator will randomly select a winner from all eligible entries submitted by contestants who have entered the contest five (5) or more times. The winner will receive a family Charter Membership valued at $65.00.
‐ Bonus Prize: Contest Administrator will randomly select one (1) winner from all eligible entries by contestants who submitted answers for any “bonus” questions. The winner will receive a family Charter Membership valued at $65.00.

Contest Entry Instructions:

Play the Think You Know?! Trivia Contest and you could win 2 FREE tickets
to visit the new History Colorado Center!

Think you know all about the new History Colorado Center? Now through May 13th, we're giving away 2 FREE tickets to experience Denver's newest museum ‐ EVERY DAY!

Each day we'll randomly draw one lucky winner to receive a pair of passes to check out the brand new History Colorado Center.

It's easy to enter! Just visit the Think You Know?! Trivia page
http://bit.ly/ThinkYouKnowTriviaContest every day to get the daily trivia question. Then follow the instructions to enter the sweepstakes. Entries must be received between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00p.m. Mountain, and you must answer the question correctly to be entered into the daily drawing.

Ready for the best part? The more you play, the more chances you have to win! Play the trivia game 5 or more times, and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a family Charter Membership valued at $65!

If you Think You Know, then you could be the next winner to experience an inspirational journey that will ignite your imagination and touch your heart.

You can play once per day. And the more you play, the more chances you have to win!

*Remember ‐ you must enter the correct answer on the entry form to be entered into the daily drawing.

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