The word “change” has gotten a lot of popularity these days. The economy, the President, the government, weather patterns, company strategies, your television set-up, fuel efficiency – seems like everyone is trying to get some change in their life. Even American Idol has added a 4^th judge to their panel – still not sure who she is but I like her.

Here we are in February now and I don’t know about you but a “change” sounds pretty good about now. Some 80˚ days would be great. But since that isn’t going to happen any time real soon. I was thinking how fun it would be to head on up to Keystone this weekend and just spend a few nights at River Run Village in my condo at Expedition Station. I’m not an avid skier. Actually I’m not really askier at all but I enjoy the smell of fresh pine trees and clean mountain air.The best thing about Keystone Resort is that everything is close at hand – Starbucks is only a few steps away. The Haywood Café is just around the corner. And for dinner I have some great choices in Parrot Eyes
and Paisano's. These are some great places to give me a bit of a change.

And in March there is a cool event for those of us who love gourmet cooking and are Food Network junkies. The Keystone Winter Culinary Festival is March 6^th through March 8^th. I’ve added a link so you can get all the details.If this is anything like The Taste of Keystone held in the late summer months –it will be a wonderful tasting experience. The Winter Culinary Festival is presented by 5280 Magazine and includes a martini tasting, wine tasting, ice carvings and of course a spread of some of the most delicious gourmet food from some of the areas most talented chefs.

Make your way up to Keystone March 6^th and by all means….Bon Apetite!

Winter Culinary Festival

From: March 06, 2009

To: March 08, 2009

Come experience a sampling of local specialties from Keystone's award-winning restaurants including the Keystone Ranch, Ski Tip Lodge, Alpenglow Stube and more! The Outpost, located atop Keystone's North Peak will be transformed into a tasting lodge for guests to pamper their palates and delight their taste buds. In support of Keystone and Vail Resorts Appetite for Life Program, chefs will be serving sustainable and organic ingredients in several dishes. This event is also a zero-waste event where all trash will be recycled and/or composted.

http://keystone.snow.com/info/promo.culinary.asp