Snowy Days....Frontier Soups

What sounds better than a warm bowl of soup on a snowy day? Frontier Soups Homemade in Minutes Soups are dried gourmet soup mixes that make a quicker and lighter delicious homemade style soup. The gourmet soup mix recipes have less additions to make a delicious soup meal for four to five in less than thirty minutes for a faster hearty soup without sacrificing the taste. Several soups in this line are gluten-free. We carry a wide range of the soups from South of the Border Tortilla Soup to Chicago Bistro French Onion Soup.

Cookie and Cupcake Party

Our Halloween Cookie and Cupcake party went great today! Tim made alot of cookies. I made alot of icing and Tim and Carol had a fun time with the children! Thanks to all who attended and look forward to the Gingerbread House Decorating class we are having for kids on Saturday, December 12th from 1pm - 3pm.

Herbs of Autumn

We received The Republic of Tea's Herbs of Autumn Hot Apple Cider Tea. This naturally caffeine-free tea is a blend of Apples, Cinnamon and Cloves. Absolutely perfect for a day like today! Come in and try a sample.

Mastrad Garlic Genius

Practical and fast, Garlic Genius allows you to peel and grate garlic without leaving unwanted odors on your fingers, while preserving all the original flavor. With the upcoming cooking season, this clever gadget is a great gift for you or someone else. Place a clove of garlic with skin on the grid. Close the door and press to make a complete turn. Press the grey button to recover the pressed garlic on the tongue with a knife. Quick and easy! The Garlic Genius is $7.95.

Ecousable Water Bottles

We have added Ecousable Stainless Steel water bottles to our store. The line offers great colors and designs. Ecousable bottles are 100% BPA Free, as stainless steel contains no BPA and the plastic tops use only BPA Free Polypropylene #5 plastic. Hand wash with warm soapy water. For deep cleaning, once a week, rinse with white distilled vinegar or baking soda to keep your water tasting fresh. We carry the 16 and 10 ounce sizes.

Robin Chocolates Caramel Sampling

Meet Robin Autorino
Saturday, October 17th
1pm -4pm

We all love her Chocolates!
Come in and try her new Caramels!

New Sunday Hours

Cayenne Kitchen will be open on Sundays from 11am - 4pm beginning this Sunday, October 18th through Sunday, December 20th.

Smith's Straight Edge Knife Sharpener

The Straight Edge Knife Sharpener uses preset carbide blades and crossed ceramic stones to bring your blade to razor sharpness. This versatile sharpener works best when sharpening very dull or damaged blades, but can also be used to maintain the edge of sharp knives.

The Smith's Straight Edge Knife Sharpener is quick, safe, and easy to use. Clean your sharpener after every use. Clean with a damp cloth or nonabrasive brush and do not rinse with water.

Wine Country Kitchens Gluten-Free Dips

Try one of three new Wine Country Kitchens dips and tapenade we recently received:

• Caramelized Red Onion & Fig Dip is a unique combination of savory, yet sweet flavors. Sweet California red onions and figs are simmered in Italian balsamic vinegar and a touch of port. (Vegetarian/Gluten-Free)
• Artichoke & Roasted Garlic Dip is slowly simmered with artichokes, kettle-roasted garlic, Italian olive oil and real parmesan cheese. (Gluten-Free)
• Olive & Caper Tapenade is a medley of green and black olives with capers and comes to life with the perfect blend of Italian spices. (Vegetarian/Gluten-Free)

The 7.2 ounce jars are $7.95.

B.T. McElrath Chocolatier

We have received three flavors of B.T. McElrath chocolate bars. The 3oz bars retail for $3.75. The Salty Dog has butter toffee pieces in 70% dark chocolate with sea salt. The Prarie Dog has butter toffee pieces, toasted almonds and sea salt in 40% milk chocolate. The Chili Limon has dark and milk chocolate infused with chilies and lime. Yummy!

Microplane Grater & Glove Demo

Donna Currie, who writes a cooking column for the Left Hand Valley Courier, is demonstrating the Microplane Box Grater while protecting her fingers with the Microplane Cut Resistant Glove on Saturday, October 10th from 11 am to 1 pm.

The Microplane 4-sided Box Grater features three of the most popular, patented Microplane grating blades: Fine/Zester, Medium Ribbon, Extra Course, along with a fourth slicer blade.

Come and sample some carrot cake and other goodies made with the help of the grater. Also, pick up the recipe for the cake.

Rub with Love Turkey Rub

We received our Tom Douglas Turkey Rub today. The rub includes brown sugar, salt, coriander, orange peel, black pepper, thyme, and chipotle. Tom Douglas tips you to roast your turkey without stuffing and bake the stuffing in a casserole on the side. The turkey will roast faster and will be juicier. Your stuffing will not be soggy, but with a nice crisp top.

Congratulations to Cynthia Nelson! Cynthia won our anniversary Fall Basket yesterday!

Happy Birthday to Us!

Cayenne Kitchen opened its doors one year ago today at 530 Kimbark Street!

Now located at 372 Main Street, we are celebrating today by offering our customers 20% off all regular priced merchandise (October 8th only). Also, enter to win an awesome basket of fall goodies valued at $165! The winner will be drawn today at 6pm. Cayenne Kitchen wants to say thank you to all of our supporters and loyal customers. We plan to offer our quality products, reasonable prices, and excellent customer service for many years to come!

Luna Roasters

We have added Luna Roasters Coffee to our gourmet food line. Luna Roasters is located in Littleton, Colorado. We carry the Breakfast Blend, Bistro. Bistro is a full bodied medium-to-dark roast with sweet-tangy tones and a bright finish. We also carry the Dessert Blend, Draco. Draco is Luna's premier dark roast. The complex blend harmoniously balances four coffee regions to produce a low acidic and smooth coffee. The 8 ounce ground coffee bags are $9.25.

Brining with Urban Accents

For the juiciest bird ever, try Urban Accents spiced brine. We received the turkey and fixings line today. Use the spiced brine (a mixture of sea salt combined with peppercorn and orange peel) for fried, roasted, or grilled turkeys. It is great on chicken, also. The brining products are all-natural, contain no MSG and are gluten-free.
The full line includes the Gourmet Gobbler Turkey Kit, Spiced Brine, and brining bags. Wonderful fall spice packs for gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and yams are also available.

Vinturi Wine Aerator

The Vinturi Wine Aerator is a deceptively simple-looking gadget allowing you to aerate your wine while pouring directly from the bottle to the glass, opening the bouquet and expanding the flavors adding a completely new dimension to even an inexpensive selection. We truly appreciate Kimberly King from Denver Examiner.com writing a great article about the Vinturi. Click Here to read what Kimberly thinks of the Vinturi.

RuMe Bags

So many people wisely use reusable bags for shopping and everyday use. Cayenne Kitchen has added RuMe Bags to our store. The RuMe Bag offers a versatile, durable carry-all for conscientious consumers. Affordable, very stylish RuMe Bags are designed for daily use and reuse in any situation:

• Grocery or mall shopping; as a sports, gym, diaper or beach bag; farmer's markets or as a reusable gift bag.
• The comfortable handle is sized to carry over any shoulder, male or female, even when wearing a bulky winter coat.

Denver, Colorado based RuMe Bags are designed and packaged with a no-waste philosophy. There is no superfluous pouch or packaging. Up to three RuMe Bags can be rolled and tied together for simple, compact storage and carrying. The bags are wonderful and are available in quite a variety of styles. I love the RuMe Bags I use!

Holiday Staff Addition

We are so excited to have added Carol Lidenberg to our excellent team for the holidays. Carol comes from strong retail experience as the General Manager of Pottery Barn and has worked at Williams Sonoma. Along with Tim O'Dell, an excellent cook with vast knowledge of food and cooking, our staff grows stronger with our new addition. Tim worked four years at Sur la Table in California. Cayenne Kitchen prides itself with friendly, well-informed staff and owners and looks forward to a wonderful holiday season with our customers!

Cayenne Kitchen takes First in Artlink Dessert Contest

Congratulations to Tim O'Dell from Cayenne Kitchen for winning the Professional Dessert Contest at Artlink, September 18th. Tim's Creme Brulee was a hit!

October Events

Anniversary Celebration
Cayenne Kitchen celebrates its first year of business on Thursday, October 8th. Visit our store on October 8th and stock up! You will receive 20% off all regularly priced merchandise. No coupon is necessary for the discount.

Enter to win our First Anniversary Fall Basket full of fall goodies. This is our best give-a-way to date, totalling over $165 in value. The winner will be drawn at 6pm on the 8th and notified by telephone.

Microplane Grater & Glove Demo
If you've ever considered buying a Microplane grater, but hesitated because there are so many options, the box grater might be the perfect solution. Donna Currie, who writes a cooking column for the Left Hand Valley Courier, will be demonstrating the grater while protecting her fingers with the cut resistant glove on October 10th from 11 am to 1 pm. Come and sample some carrot cake and other goodies made with the help of the grater, and pick up the recipe for the cake, while supplies last.

Halloween Cupcake & Cookie Party
Saturday, October 24, 2009
1:00pm to 3:00pm
$15 per child
The cupcake and cookie decorating party is open to all young chefs, ages 5-10. Each child will enjoy decorating and taking homea small assortment of cupcakes, cookies, and other Halloween Treats! Please inquire in the store or call (720) 652-7246 for more information.

October Product of the Month

WMF Cheese Slicer
Product of the Month
15% off

WMF provides practical utensils, made of the highest quality and finish. The functionality of all WMF kitchen tools is well thought out making the art of cooking even more enjoyable. The Profi Plus line we carry includes a wire cheese knife, regularly priced $19.95. The traditional wire tool slices semi-hard cheeses in uniform 4 inchwide blocks. The contemporary European style slicer is made of 18/10 stainless steel and is dishwasher-safe. The cheese slicer is 15% off during October.