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Spring
A spring favorite and staple on Easter menus at G&B for years, these perfect little retro bites feature a zippy hint of Tabasco and mustard balanced out with a spoonful...
These fun little treats are perfect to make with kids, to add to Easter baskets or for great spring dessert. Happy Spring! Marshmallow Peeps 6 egg whites1 cup + 1½...
Team Cake? Team Pie? Everyone wins! by Chef Deb Traylor We spend a fair amount of time talking (and dreaming) about pie here at Ginger and Baker. It is, after...
Summer
From mouthwatering filets to juicy ribeyes to luscious ground beef slow-simmered into Bolognese, Wagyu has become an integral part of the menu upstairs at The Cache. Not only incredibly delicious,...
Peaches, peaches and more peaches! by Chef Deb Traylor Beautiful Colorado peaches are everywhere right now, so we thought we’d better bring you two of our favorite ways to make...
By Ginger Graham and Miranda Guettlein We have begun a grand adventure! In 2024, we had over 250,000 guests at Ginger and Baker – that’s a lot of plates, forks,...
FAll
We love getting recipe requests from guests. It gives us a chance to shine a light on our culinary team’s work and it gets people cooking! We received this request...
Every fall, the Café brings back this seasonal favorite, a creamy bisque made with velvety pumpkin and butternut squash, Granny Smith apples, coconut milk and plenty of warming spices. Gluten-free...
Holidays
Perfect for entertaining or serving at a family holiday dinner, these recipes from Teaching Kitchen Chefs Deb Traylor, Miranda Guettlein, Daniel Schossow, Zach Heller and Raj Patrawala are tried and...
Blanche and Earlene’s Sugar Cookies by Ginger Graham Decorated sugar cookies are an essential part of my life. I grew up learning to make sugar cookie dough, rolling it […]
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A little savory with the sweet By Chef Deb Traylor Right now, most of us are knee deep in holiday decorating, gift shopping and going to all kinds of parties...
Winter
My husband Jack is really good at birthdays. He plans big surprises, parties and memorable gifts. This year was a milestone birthday for me (ugh), and he hit the ball...
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (or any day!) than with classic Grasshopper Pie? Crunchy chocolate crust topped with a pile of fluffy, minty filling and beautiful garnish....
Making these pretzels is a perfect way to spend a chilly day, and it is so worth it when your house fills with delicious baking smells, not to mention the...
Community
My husband Jack is really good at birthdays. He plans big surprises, parties and memorable gifts. This year was a milestone birthday for me (ugh), and he hit the ball...
By Ginger Graham and Miranda Guettlein We have begun a grand adventure! In 2024, we had over 250,000 guests at Ginger and Baker – that’s a lot of plates, forks,...
From mouthwatering filets to juicy ribeyes to luscious ground beef slow-simmered into Bolognese, Wagyu has become an integral part of the menu upstairs at The Cache. Not only incredibly delicious,...
History
Feeders Supply at night. Photo by George Hendrix Celebrating Our Roots The Northern Colorado Feeders Supply building has been a part of the fabric of Fort Collins since the turn...
I admit it, I’m a sucker for before and after pictures. Just the title “before and after” creates a sense of anticipation. Before and after creates a way to peek...
Video: Join Ginger Graham in The Cache at Ginger and Baker as she shares how Fort Collins’ history influenced the restaurant’s design and how NoCo farmers and ranchers influence the...
Pie Stories
We live ‘full time” in Fredericksburg, VA, but two years ago we bought a cabin in the Poudre River Valley. We discovered Ginger and Baker the first month we were...
When I was 11 or 12, I told my grandfather one time that I liked German Chocolate Pie from Marie Callender’s. Every single event for the next ten years (including...
My grandfather made a trunk for my mother for her to start collecting items to take with her when she moved off their farm in North Dakota. In 1917, she...
All Recipes
Every fall, the Café brings back this seasonal favorite, a creamy bisque made with velvety pumpkin and butternut squash, Granny Smith apples, coconut milk and plenty of warming spices. Gluten-free...
The Great Colorado Peach Dilemma: How I Became a Peach Hoarder by Chef Deb Traylor Oh, Colorado peaches – those juicy, sun-kissed orbs of pure fruity perfection! Every year, like...
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated with using aromatic blossoms in ways that preserve their essence and fragrance. (Of course, I always do my research to...
