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3 weeks ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
As the weather heats up and school is out for summer, it’s time for some cold, sweet treats! We are lucky to have so many delicious options in Grand Junction. Here are some to explore. Enstroms Candies — Located at 701 Colorado Ave. in downtown Grand Junction, this store known for its amazing toffee also has a variety of terrific ice cream. One of my favorites is their toffee ice cream. Euro Mart — This European specialty store across from Colorado Mesa University at 1059 North Ave.
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3 weeks ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
CHRISTINE GALLAGHER/Special to the SentinelMy husband and I learned how to prepare a visually stunning and absolutely delicious vegan Buddhist plate during our cooking class in Kyoto, Japan. This was my plate and it was almost too beautiful to eat. CHRISTINE GALLAGHER/Special to the Sentinel This spring, I visited the beautiful country of Japan and had a wonderful time tasting some of their delicious foods.
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1 month ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
Every spring, the Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE) organizes a wonderful event called Barrel into Spring. The association chooses two weekends, one in April and the other in May, to feature a variety of wineries and local chefs. I think it is a fun and creative — and delicious! — way to learn more about our local foods and wines. The event is self-guided, which means you are assigned a starting winery and given a “passport booklet” to get stamped along the way.
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1 month ago | 
2ser.com | Christine Gallagher
https://d1dbgh6ga9ets8.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Emma-ONeill-Sandham-on-the-Wide-Open-Air-Exchange.mp3Please click the left of the audio bar above to listen to this episodeThis is a conversation about Western Sydney Literature with creative writer Emma O’Neill-Sandham who is a PhD researcher at the University of Sydney. Emma’s research and creative writing are in part informed by her own life experiences in Western Sydney.
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1 month ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
Radio personalities Scott Staley and Aly Billingsley are shown with some of their Colorado Broadcasters Association awards. The two host 107.3 The Outlaw's morning show from 6–10 a.m. each weekday. CHRISTINE GALLAGHER/Special to the Sentinel Have you ever had a chocolate Texas sheet cake? It is a delicious treat and one that I was recently introduced to while recording a radio show with Aly Billingsley and Scott Staley in their studio.
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1 month ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
As always, the food scene in the Grand Valley is dynamic and changing. New restaurants open, others leave, menus change and music and food continue to be a great combination. Mother’s Day is Sunday and the season of festivals has begun! Here’s a roundup of some of the happenings. Be sure to check directly with the businesses as information changes regularly. Have fun out there!Angelo’s and the British Baking Co. — This dynamic duo is teaming up for a special pottery and treats event.
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1 month ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
CHRISTINE GALLAGHER/Special to the SentinelChrysanthemum tea and a delightful lemongrass jelly with an avocado cake made for a perfect ending to our meal at Yun House. CHRISTINE GALLAGHER/Special to the Sentinel She is a former Mesa County Valley School District 51 teacher who is teaching at a university in Indonesia. We thought it would be fun to meet in Malaysia and explore.
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2 months ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
METRO CREATIVE CONNECTIONFood-borne illnesses are something to consider both when dining out and when cooking at home. METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION Food safety is an important topic. No one really likes to think about food-borne illnesses, but it really is critical. There are an estimated 48 million people in the United States who are sickened by food-borne illnesses each year, according to the Food and Drug Administration. As you know, I love to dine out and support local businesses.
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2 months ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Alex Guarnaschelli |Marcus Samuelsson |Christine Gallagher
In February, I attended the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival (SoBeWFF), a four-day extravaganza with talented chefs from all over the country. Held in Miami, this festival benefits culinary students from the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University. It is a major fundraiser for the school and has raised more than $40 million dollars.
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2 months ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
This week, the James Beard Foundation announced their finalists for the prestigious culinary James Beard Awards. Grand Junction’s Josh Niernberg is one of five chefs in the United States to make the list for Outstanding Chef. This is an extraordinary achievement. The talented Niernberg and his wonderful team have created something truly terrific with the new Bin 707. Located in downtown Grand Junction at 400 Main St., the restaurant features a beautifully renovated interior in an historic building.
