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The Little Vegetable that Conquered the World

Posted on by The Fort Storyteller Posted in Colorado History, Featured Menu Items at The Fort, Fine Dining, History of The Fort, Recipes

Chile peppers are native to South America, where they have been domesticated for more than 6,000 years, but made their way across the world when Christopher Columbus crossed the sea in hopes of finding the “Spice Islands.” The chile pepper spiced up the western world and is now one of the most prominent flavors in cuisine around the globe.

Is it chile or chili? The word “chili” is derived from the Aztec dialect and refers to plans known as capsicum. … Read the entire post >

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Cozy up with our Chile Con Carne on Football Sundays

Posted on by The Fort Storyteller Posted in Recipes

As summer draws to an end, and football season is set to kick off, we are preparing for fall weather and dreaming of cozy Sundays by the television, cheering on our favorite team amongst family and friends. As we’re sure you will agree, there is nothing better than a delicious chili on brisk afternoons, so we encourage you to try The Fort’s Chile Con Carne, New Mexican-style, at home.

Sam Arnold made this dish when his two children were young, … Read the entire post >

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