Coloradoan Pop-Up Pairing- "Mexican Fiesta Night"
A COLLABORATION OF ARTISTS BROUGHT "THE FIESTA" TO DOWNTOWN ARTERY
TACOS, DRINKS, COLORS & A PIÑATA!!
Amongst many crazy talented souls and a roof full of traditional Mexican decorations, drinks, food, music we all hosted a fun night to remember!! The Coloradoan, Mountainside Events, Downtown Artery, Mulberry Max, John Robson's Photography & Us; Juli y Juan.
A COLLABORATION OF ARTISTS BROUGHT "THE FIESTA" TO DOWNTOWN ARTERY
TACOS, DRINKS, COLORS & A PIÑATA!!
Amongst many crazy talented souls and a roof full of traditional Mexican decorations, drinks, food, music we all hosted a fun night to remember!! The Coloradoan, Mountainside Events, Downtown Artery, Mulberry Max, John Robson's Photography & Us; Juli y Juan.
A New Format
This was an amazing collaboration and the results where really fun. Juli & I proposed a different format for the Pop-Up Pairing, one where everyone could enjoy not inly the food but the ambiance in a way that food would always be there on display. So we set up a few stations offering tacos, desserts and drinks.
I want to say thanks to everyone that supported us, we are truly grateful for the opportunities you gave us and you have giving us in the past, without your support we would never be lucky enough to express our culinary creation.
Also to all of our staff you make magic when we work together!! We love working amongst you, thank you for all the dedication and love you provide to the gatherings.
I cannot finish by saying that I am the luckiest man alive, as I have by my side the most amazing person a man, friend, husband, business partner can ask. Juli I truly admire you and love having fun with you as we explore this world and enjoy all this adventures together... =D
This is Juli y Juan saying "life is intended for you to be happy; never settle for less."
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BY JOHN ROBSON!!
WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL TO THIS WONDERFUL COMMUNITY OF FORT COLLINS
"T" Da Barbarian Graduates!!
WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU TARYN STROPE!! KEEP ON SHINING!!
A few days ago, we had the pleasure of sharing our art with a magnificent human being. Taryn Strope graduated from Architecture School in Bozeman, Montana!! Quite the achievement!! We will keep eyes on your creations and growth!!
NOTHING LIKE CATERING A TACO BAR FOR A GRADUATION PARTY!!!
WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU TARYN STROPE!! KEEP ON SHINING!!
A few days ago, we had the pleasure of sharing our art with a magnificent human being. Taryn Strope graduated from Architecture School in Bozeman, Montana!! Quite the achievement!! We will keep eyes on your creations and growth!!
This party took place on the Strope's Estate in a gorgeous day with live music from Wasteland Hops which was amazing as always!!!
Catering the Taco Bar on original Mexican cooking Clay was a great idea by Kim Strope and it worked perfect!! We love having the opportunity to create new experiences and fun adventures alongside the people we love!!
Juli & I are very grateful for this amazing opportunity and we hope we keep creating fun and crazy adventures together in the future!!
This is Juli y Juan say Taco Bar is the Thing!!! =D
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THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU GUYS DO FOR THIS WORLD.
YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO MANY. =D
Eat+Drink Pop-Up Pairing; Valencia in The House!
CATERING FORT COLLINS IN COLLABORATION!
When Stephen from "Los Dos Paelleros" approached to see if we wanted to do this Pup-Up in collaboration with him, we knew it was going to be anew realm for us. He has lived in Valencia, but Juli & I have never even been there. So the challenge was accepted with a smile.
Spanish Cuisine inspired from Valencia!
Catering Fort Collins in Collaboration!
When Stephen from "Los Dos Paelleros" approached to see if we wanted to do this Pup-Up in collaboration with him, we knew it was going to be a new realm for us. He has lived in Valencia, but Juli & I have never even been there. So the challenge was accepted with a smile.
A little History on Valencia
The port city of Valencia lies on Spain’s southeastern coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. It’s known for its City of Arts and Sciences and food, with futuristic structures including a planetarium, an oceanarium and an interactive museum. Valencia also has several beaches, including some within nearby Albufera Park, a wetlands reserve with a lake and walking trails.
Our Experience in this Adventure
This event was phenomenal. It is the first time we work in an event like this in The Artery and everyone is just very professional. The space is simply a white canvas dream waiting to be painted. Collaborating with Cody Frohman and Jacob Laxen from the Coloradoan has been an amazing adventure by itself already. They are nothing but fantastic people who look to enjoy life and benefit the community, and we feel blessed that they keep looking for us to keep creating magical events. Thanks to Mulberry Max for an amazing job Pairing the Menu! Amazing Job!!
We want to thank specially the people who follow this amazing Eat+Drink Pop-Ups events... they are the true heroes in this adventures, as they have allowed us to express and share our art; and there is no better feeling than having the opportunity to do it. Thank you all.
"Los Dos Paelleros" this has been the first adventure together, and in hopes that many more come in the future... Amazing Paella!! Thank you for your kindness and for thinking on us to collaborate.
Fort Collins, this is Juli y Juan saying thank you and until our next adventure!!! =D
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ENJOY THIS AWESOME PICTURES FROM ERIKA MOORE!! YOU CAPTURED THE ESSENCE!!
Catering in a Great Collaboration Day!!
Nothing Like Let's Do it Together!
This gathering brought us together in a relatively small but very effective collaboration amongst three very passionate professionals. We loved working with Elizabeth from Luxe Event Productions, & The Articulate!! What An amazing Place!! =D
Nothing Like Let's Do it Together!
Catering With Luxe Events Productions & The Articulate
This gathering brought us together in a relatively small but very effective collaboration amongst three very passionate professionals. We loved working with Elizabeth from Luxe Event Productions and The Articulate. Since the very first time we decided to do something together everything just slide like a knife on a butter.
The Happy Hour event was a total success and in no time everyone was enjoying great food, a great company and there where lots of smiles flying here and there! We had the chance to meet new friends and great people that with time we will know we will be able to call them friends.
Thank you guys for such a great opportunity!! We look forward to work together in the near future!! All the love from Juli y Juan!! Until our Next Adventure!!
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME!
Amazing Wedding in Silverthorn, CO!!
Amy & Charles was a fantastic adventure since the moment our paths crossed!! You never know when and where, but we where amazingly happy about it. We went for a couple of rounds of food options until we founds the right menu, and we went for it!! Loved it.
A WEDDING WITH LOTS OF LOVE!
WHAT A GREAT CEREMONY!!
Amy & Charles was a fantastic adventure since the moment our paths crossed!! You never know when and where, but we where amazingly happy about it.
We went for a couple of rounds of food options until we founds the right menu, and we went for it!! Loved it.
We drove 2 hours from Fort Collins to get to this magnificent town called Silverthorn up on I70. When we left Fort Collins it was sunny and at 70F but when we got there it was another world!! 24F and snowing!! OMG!! haha There is one thing we love about this business and that is that you never know how things might go, so you better prepare for everything!!.
At Silverthorn Pavillione Venue everyone was amazing. Amy & Charles where there and we got greeted with warmth and love. Happy to be there we starting the craziness in their amazing kitchen. This rides are one way, and once you are on the boat it does not stops until the rivers slows down, so we better grab to something and enjoy the ride... which we do most of the time haha. =D
Amy & Charles We wish you the best of times in your next adventure. Keep the love flowing and you will have the best of times!! =D
ABOUT THE WEDDING
People: 70
Place: Silverthorn Pavillione, CO
Style: Appetizers
& Staffed Buffet
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Thank You for Your Wonderful Time.
With Love Juli y Juan.
Wedding Reception - "I Do."
Wedding Reception in Fort Collins
Food, Love & Drinks, where the theme of this amazing and gorgeous persons that we had the pleasure of cooking for their wedding reception. But this was not your traditional crowd. The groom and the bride have been with us for quite some time in this world. Proving that it is never to late to say - "I Do."
It is Never to Late to Say "I Do."
Food, Love & Drinks was the theme of this amazing couple and gorgeous people that we had the pleasure of cooking for their wedding reception. But this was not your traditional crowd. The groom and the bride have been with us for quite some time in this world. Proving that it is never to late to say - "I Do."
Around 70 guests attended this fun and prosperous evening. Since we started planning with William & Kay, everything was just easy and fun. They trusted in our creative input and since it is never about us, we went all the way with them!!
It took place in their gorgeous home, where in a matter of minutes there were people left and right, Juli & I in the kitchen, Estée backing us making sure everything keeps flowing, John hunt in the Bar and the amazing table of desserts provided by Sarah Bakery!! Yum!!!
No matter how many times we have had the pleasure of cooking in peoples homes, there is always a new adventures, always a fun story, always the challenges and the humbleness of feeling grateful that once again we are doing what we love to do for a living.
William & Tay, thank you very much for this incredible opportunity and for trusting in us to help make part of your dream come true. We had a blast!.
Special thanks to Lauralyn Hogan for everything you did, you are an amazing woman!
So until our next event, this was one more for the records!! and loving it!!
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Fort Collins Wedding Association (FCWA) Launch Party was a Huge Success!
Fort Collins Wedding Association (FCWA)! Our launch party was a huge success! Thanks to all the vendors for coming out. Also a big thanks those businesses that stepped up to provide their services: Juli y Juan's Kitchen for the amazing food, Wilbur's Total Beverage for the drinks, RC Special Events for the tables/linens, Bliss Wedding Florist for the table decor, Fort Collins Strings for the entertainment, Mark Creery Photography for the photos, and Colorado Sound for Emceeing.
What an Amazing CATERING with FCWA!!!
BE Part of the CATERING Evolution!
NoCoWEP is now the Fort Collins Wedding Association (FCWA)! Their launch party was a huge success!
From 0 to 100% into a catering wedding world!
Since last year that Casey Muller decided to contact us for a small coffee meeting. From this "Mocca" meeting the idea grew tremendous in the last year. We decided to start focusing on weddings. Since then we have been on the adventure of sharing our passion with those who are trying to make a magical day. We have decided to gear towards weddings as we love details and the opportunity to help those who really want their dreams to come true.
Juli and I never know where life will takes us, but for now we are here in Fort Collins Colorado, and we cannot stop living our dreams, we cannot stop seeing that there is always something we can all do to make things better.
This year we had the opportunity to cater the Fort Collins Wedding Association and it was an honor for Juli and I to do it.
Photo by John Robson
What was on the menu?? Well just Click the Picture below!!
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We truly felt the love from everyone, I have to say that it was an amazing event that opened our heart and minds into a great group of professionals that are trying to make a difference in the "Wedding World". We are truly thankful for giving us this opportunity and we can only hope that Juli & I can offer something to better the community.
We are just quoting FCWA on their thank you note. "Also a big thanks those businesses that stepped up to provide their services: Juli y Juan's Kitchen for the amazing food, Wilbur's Total Beverage for the drinks, RC Special Events for the tables/linens, Bliss Wedding Florist for the table decor, Fort Collins Strings for the entertainment, Mark Creery Photography and John Robson for their photos, and Colorado Sound for Emceeing."
THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT PARTICIPATED!!
We hope you enjoyed our food & attention.
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Halfway There and Looking Amazing!!! Catering Northern Colorado!
Nothing like turning 50 years, looking amazing and being surprise by all those who love you!! Today we cater this amazing couple, and good friends!! We offered Mexican Cuisine and I have to sat that The Habanero Sauce was Spicy Spicy!! =D
Catering Mexican Cuisine on a Special Day!!
Catering for the big 50TH!!!
There are key moments in everyone's life, and turning 50 is definitely one of them!!
A few days ago we had the pleasure of sharing our love and passion for food with our dear friends. Mexican Cuisine was their choice in the Menu and Oh!! SI!!! That was that delicious!! For Us cooking Mexican will always have a special place in our hearts. It reminds us of this mystical and magical region of the world, a place that both Juli & I have given a good two decades of our life.
THANK YOU FOR TRUSTING US
Thank you for making us part of your spacial day! Keep on shining with that beautiful family you have and the amazing friends you surround with, as there is no better gift in life. =D
UNTIL NEXT TIME AMIGOS!
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EAT+DRINK Secret Supper New Years Eve 2016
MAGICAL THINGS DID HAPPEN
An epic story on how we got to be part New Years Eve Eat+Drink Secret Supper. Our stores on how amongst five chefs we created an experience for 12 courses paired with 12 cocktails. We served around 900 dishes! a definite magical moment. Don't miss this amazing pictures by John Robson, and fun video by filmmaker John Hunt.
Tonight magical things did happen
The Newcomers
I remember when we first arrived into Fort Collins. Back then we did not even know that at some point it would become our home. There were three months of traveling and 13 states still ahead of us. It was crazy, but out of everywhere we visited, it was Fort Collins that left a mark during our adventures…
The Dream
Throughout our travels, we had this “authentic” idea of creating these “secret dinners” where would change location and keep people from knowing about it until the very end. We wanted to create a fun experience, something different every time, and invite chefs to participate with us. What we did not think is that some else had already come up with that idea, and that it had set sail just before we even lifted the anchor. I suppose in life you had better not hesitate, and jump and learn to fly on your way down- or someone else will. We had learned a valuable lesson in our new town, but had it not been for this lesson, we might have never been exposed to the Eat+Drink Secret Suppers.
At first, I did not like their version of the idea: more probably that I was pissed and bummed about it. I remember saying to Juli, “Damn it! They stole our idea!” So, I did not even look more into it. I threw the ad that was in the newspaper into the trash and we moved on with our life.
After a year had passed, Juli and I had created our own fun experience. We called it “Get Up & Get Out,” and I remember I kept hearing here and there about the “Secret Suppers” in town. As we were driving our own train, we never kept our eyes off of what was, back then, “The guys that stole our idea.” The funny part is that I did not know that it was The Coloradoan Newspaper who was behind it. It was a shock when I came to realize that. What can I say? That is what happens when you walk into a perfectly functioning city… other people who have great ideas also know how to move them!
The First Encounter
Fast forward to a chef challenge that we were invited to participate in, sponsored by The Coloradoan. In the challenge, there were two prizes: one given from the organizers, “La Familia/The Family Center” "Peoples Choice Award" and the other from The Coloradoan, entitled, “The Critics Choice Award.” Somehow, we ended up winning “The Choice Award” and that’s how life introduced us to Jacob Laxen, who manages the Eat+Drink section of the newspaper.
Life's Ways
“Life just works in mysterious ways” was my parents’ favorite phrase. Over and over they put it into my head, and what I did not know, is that they were trying instill the concept of fate in me. Some version of it, at least. Well, in this case, my parents were not here to to say it, so life itself took their place to do the teaching. It was time for us to face “the guys who stole our idea.” It was time to be humble, take two steps back, and admire their achievement. It was time to be part of it… and we were happy to do so.
The Opportunity
However, it was not the Secret Supper organizers who approached to us to be part of this amazing New Year’s dinner- it was from someone that I would have never guessed… it was from a couple of chefs that we had competed against during that same “Chef Challenge,” John Lawyer and Jake Arnold, who are owners of the food truck “Corndoggies” and their food company, “Lickskillet,” and this is really when the adventure started.
John Hunt, Juli & I have a very spiritual way of living, and I cannot deny that it is what drives our ideas and our desire to grow personally, to find ways to have new experiences. When John Lawyer & Jake knocked on the door of our kitchen and explained the situation, we knew we had to be part of it. We saw an opportunity to help other people like us- two crazy human beings that were also out there trying their best to show the world the love they have for food and the community.
The Meeting
I have to say, that in no time, John Lawer, Jake, John Hunt, Juli & I were all meeting, having a drink (or seven) in our home, planning this ridiculous 12-course dinner, paired with 12 cocktails. Yes- it kind of escalated very fast! What happened that afternoon planning the menu would have been amazing to film. We went on for what must have been eight hours talking about food, experiences, love, and life. It was definitely “a magic moment,” as that famous song says. A moment that we will cherish our entire lives. We had all opened our souls and were speaking a language we could all feel in the core of our hearts.
Picture from John Robson
For us, this was the first time that we had been given the opportunity to work alongside other chefs. I have to say, that the term “too many chefs in the kitchen” is as true as it sounds. But- because there is always a “but”- if you take out the ego, there is only room to have fun. We got lucky this time- because we all decided to be humble and open-minded about what we wanted to accomplish. We all decided to just have fun.
Our mind and theirs work very differently, I admit… we have two approaches, two schools, two different ways to express the same love for food, the same passion to create an experience, and sharing this was new territory altogether for us. When we put together the menu for this Secret Supper, it felt like there was so much to do to figure out how to blend it together and tie one course in with the next. It was like trying to mix a band that plays old-school hip hop with one that plays Latin music. Now- imagine that the genre of music is “The Taste of Food.” Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen! Luckily for all of us, we all shared one beloved genre in common, that of Asian food, and finally, we decided that that was going to be the frequency in which we were going to communicate.
A Different Reality
Food is not all we do. There are amongst us a Respiratory Nurse Technician, a retired Professional Cyclist, a Graphic Designer and a Filmmaker. It’s crazy now that I think about it! But, the best part is that we are all nerds- and I am not going to deny it! So, when Holly Engelman from The Coloradoan asked us that they wanted to take pictures of us to use for promotion, we saw an awesome opportunity to just create a bigger impact.
We all decided to be ourselves. Some crazy outfits came out of that idea! Also, John Hunt, the Filmmaker, and I decided to do a video of the photoshoot and do something with it. John Hunt you are amazing, my friend! Check out the video below from Arcadian Pictures- you will not regret it!
Sold Out
Two weeks before the event it was sold out. Amazing! From that point on, we could not think about anything else but this event. The last few days, we all got together in our commissary kitchen (Juli y Juan’s Kitchen) and we were like five mad scientists coming up with a new chemical element!! And, yes- tequila was involved. We all poured our hearts and creative souls into it, wanted to share our vision, and create an unbelievable experience for our guests.
The Surprise
When we found out that the secret place was Block One, I had no idea what or where it was. You have to take in consideration that Juli & I are only in our second winter here. So we went to see the place, and I have to say, it was amazing! What a great spot! We met with Leah Dunn, the Property Manager from Black One, who was equally as hospitable as the venue itself. Fort Collins- if you have not been there, you must! We all walked around and you could see it in everyone’s eyes, the event unfolding in their minds as they began to wonder how this experience we were creating together would materialize. The intention was created, the dream was projected, and these ingredients are all parts of the recipe of ideas that is baked into reality.
The Day of the Event
All I can say is that it was like taking a deep breath, closing your eyes, opening your heart and jumping into a river so strong that you have no choice but to give into its desire. We had already planned as much as we could. We had already considered as many moves on the chess table as we could, and our next step was just to let go. And that’s exactly what we all did. There were so many amazing friends who came to our aid and jumped in to give us support and be part of this incredible experience. Thank you all, and if you are reading this, you know perfectly that we are talking abut you! From the cores of our hearts, thank you.
In the End
When we open our eyes after that deep breath of faith, when we decide to face our fears and expose our hearts to strangers, when we all pursue what we love to do with the best of our intentions, when we decide to flow with life and let go of our ego… things happen- magical things. And on this 31st of December, magical things did happen.
...And to my dear wife, I love You.
...SOME THE CREW!
THE PICS!
Special Thanks to John Robson for this amazing pictures you are about to see.
Thank you so much my friend!
The First Of Many Christmas Gathering - Fort Collins
Nothing Says "We Love You Friends" Like a Great Fun Gathering!!
It is amazing how fast the year goes by!! and to give your friends all the love is what makes the difference!! We had an amazing night in one of the mas amazingly gorgeous homes we have ever visited in Fort Collins!! What a great ambiance of friends!!
Nothing Says "We Love You Friends" Like a Great Fun Gathering!!
It is amazing how fast the year goes by!! and to give your friends all the love is what makes the difference!! We had an amazing night in one of the mas amazingly gorgeous homes we have ever visited in Fort Collins!! What a great ambiance of friends!!
As we got there and started setting everything up between Juli, John and Myself, magic starting flowing around the kitchen. So many little appetizers!! Flavors and textures!! It is so much fun, specially when you have such an amazing crowd eating them!!
Guys Your Where Awesome!!
This is Juli, Juan & John saying until next party!! Maybe it will be your home next time!!
Kelly’s McBartlett Summer Bash Party!!
We have to say that every event is a unique experience, and when you collaborate with someone that allows you to express your art, to be yourself, things just get a lot better. Kelly McBartlett thank you for this amazing opportunity, and for trusting your friends and family in our hands. It was a great deal for us to work for you and The Group Inc. What an amazing little place you guys have at The Source.
Kelly’s Summer Bash Party – The Group Inc
We have to say that every event is a unique experience, and when you collaborate with someone that allows you to express your art, to be yourself, things just get a lot better. Kelly McBartlett thank you for this amazing opportunity, and for trusting your friends and family in our hands. It was a great deal for us to work for you and The Group Inc. What an amazing little place you guys have at The Source.
This fun event was for 100 incredible epicureans who we had the pleasure to share our food with. We put out there a few menu options and Mexican was the choice. So we came up with 5 delicious apps, Margaritas and a Hibiscus infuse tea. The event started at 6 and it ended at 9pm, and we have to say that is was a blast!! You can always realize when the Magic Margaritas kick is, as the party spirits just goes up to the roof!! and that is exactly what happen in this adventurous Summer Bash Party.
Until next event, we are more than happy to start feeling more and more part of this gorgeous city of Fort Collins, and its wonderful community!! Kelly & Marge, thank you so much for a wonderful time!! No Cinnamon next time!!! =D With Love from us to you!!
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The One-derful First Adventure Celebration!!
The adventure continues and this time at Edwards House in Mountain Ave. We have three letters for this amazing establishment Wow!! What a treat!! We got recruited by Laura Pearson, owner of L Elizabeth Weddings and Events to make a Fun Lunch Experience for 35 guests.
It all Starts Here…
The adventure continues and this time at Edwards House in Mountain Ave. We have three letters for this amazing establishment Wow!! What a treat!! We got recruited by Laura Pearson, owner of L Elizabeth Weddings and Events to make a Fun Lunch Experience for 35 guests.
Two sandwiches, specialty waters and lots of great loving service was in the simplest way, what we had been asked for. This was our first time working with Laura, and as always there is some excitement and good anxiety when teaming for the first time with an event expert. We put some calls, check out our venue, created logistics, offer menus, and we where ready to get the show on the road.
It is amazing to admire someone else art. As we arrived we just focused our attention into getting our magic deliver, but in no time, suddenly out of the blue, the space, had just transformed from this nice looking room, into a fairy tale one year old birthday paradise for family and friends. Laura and her team had done an amazing job, and we where proud to be part of this new adventure. I could keep writing more and more, but as the old saying says “A picture says more than one thousand words”… and in this case a video is also there!! =D
Laura, we can’t thank you enough for this great opportunity!, we hope that life brings us together and we can continue sharing our art with you. Our greatest admiration to you and your team on decorating the venue.
Once again, here in the gorgeous Fort Collins, Juli y Juan says to you all, “Have a One-derful Year!!! =D Until Our Next Adventure!
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Chef Challenge for Children – The Family Center / La Familia
There is nothing more fun and interesting than a new adventure. Specially one that the main purpose is to make other people’s life better. For those reasons you can always count with Us. This adventure started with a call from Jennifer Lauren from The Family Center/La Familia, which is an organization that is dedicated to help parents who are in need of a daycare and can’t figure in their financial plans a place. We had no idea what where where getting ourself into, but as much as we are not about competing, the other part that we are really interested… helping. So we where sign up for the Chef Challenge for Children.
CHEF CHALLENGE FOR CHILDREN 2016!!
What a great Adventure!
There is nothing more fun and interesting than a new adventure. Specially one that the main purpose is to make other people’s life better. For those reasons you can always count with Us. This adventure started with a call from Jennifer Lauren from The Family Center/La Familia, which is an organization that is dedicated to help parents who are in need of a daycare and can’t figure in their financial plans a place. We had no idea what where where getting ourself into, but as much as we are not about competing, the other part that we are really interested… helping. So we where sign up for the Chef Challenge for Children.
Chef & Venues
So the idea was that a few Chefs in Fort Collins where going to be paired with restaurants, bars and coffee places. Then each chef had to come up with a dish or two that paired with their venue… and to spark things up, the biggest sponsor was Noosa Yoghurt, and why not, we had to include it in our dish. So we got paired with The Bean Cycle Roasters, and we had to come out with something… which was our fun part.
We have never had the opportunity to paired our food with coffee before, so as great nerds that we are, we decided to go over the entire process of teaching our brains about coffee. We decided to go check the place, meet the staff and we even got a coffee pairing day… for those who drink lots of coffee and have never done this, we highly recommend it!! You learn so much, and you actually educate your palate. Thank you Leslie & Chaz for that wonderful experience!!
Then we went home and put our creativity into work!! We came out with two dishes;
1.- Brazilian Coffee Tiramisu, with lemon Noosa Yoghurt and chocolate shavings
2.- Caramelized pair Goat Cheese Spread, bacon bites, fresh Arugula & balsamic glazed on a crostini.
We had to pair this with an Cold Brew Arnold Palmer Coffee infused with ginger and apple juice.
The Day…
We woke up and it was time to pack our things and head over The Bean Cycle Roasters. They where supper kind to let us park in the back and as we walked into the building, there was already a sense of adventure! the kind that we love to have. So here we are, together with an amazing team; Derrick, Octavius, Juli Y Juan. the four of us, and with some more help obviously from The Bean Cycle Roasters.
The event went so smooth and fun and well I could keep telling you but what better than checking the pictures and the fun video!!
The Family Center/ La Familia Thank you so much for all the support and for this amazing opportunity!! This is Juli y Juan saying hasta pronto!!!
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Drake’s Farmers Market Goat Tasting
This adventure has been a rather interesting one… it all started with a full goat from Homestead Ranch, to butcher at home. This was definitely something new for us. Juli has not done this kind of butchering since Culinary School, and me, I had never even thought on having to do it, unless it was for survival. But you know life presents with this interesting surprises. Full on board with a small Youtube investigation on when and how to start, the adventure had already begun… it took us about 3 to 4 hours to do the work, but we where ready. I have to say that it was not easy for me to do this, and I do not know if this is something I would like to get myself into again. But never the less an experience for sure.
“Drake’s Farmers Market ‘Goat For All’ Day!!”
This adventure has been a rather interesting one… it all started with a full goat from Homestead Ranch, to butcher at home. This was definitely something new for us. Juli has not done this kind of butchering since Culinary School, and me, I had never even thought on having to do it, unless it was for survival. But you know life presents with this interesting surprises. Full on board with a small Youtube investigation on when and how to start, the adventure had already begun… it took us about 3 to 4 hours to do the work, but we where ready. I have to say that it was not easy for me to do this, and I do not know if this is something I would like to get myself into again. But never the less an experience for sure.
After having all the meat, we continue to what we love, cooking it. So that afternoon we just put some good old music, and let life flow as we started painting our culinary art. A little glass of wine, and the evening just evaporated in seconds, like a good old song that traps you into its melody web and suddenly you wake up as the song is done. We had spent all day on our feet, but doing something we love, which makes a world of difference. With our feet throbbing we went to bed as the next day we had a show to put on.
It’s early and the alarm buzzes… its time to hit the shower with your eyes still closed and bumping into the walls… and hope to stay awake. We brew some coffee in a new French Press my mom gave to us the week before, when she came to visit. We pack everything in the car and it was time to “Hit The Road Jack” as the old song says…
Nan Zimmerman, owner of Drake’s Farmers Market had invited us, as she wanted to promote some of her vendors products, and that is why we where here this day. We arrived and set up our place, and we let life be, we became the brush of our art, we just let it flow like the rivers of May. That is how we love to express our love in this Culinary Life Adventures. About 200 people later we where done. Drake’s Farmers Market shut down as we put together our circus. I have to say that it was a bless to have had some friends over, it is always amazing to see the faces of your friends as they approach with a smile, and there is just so much energy at the stage that, you can not help yourself jump into a hug. Thank you guys for stopping by, it means the world to Us. At the end, we fold our last table, give a huge thanks to Nan, and her smile said it all! I have never seen her so happy… and just as that moment happens, you know you did something good here, and that is why we love to do what we do.
This is Juli y Juan saying Thank you for this cool time and adventure!! We hope you enjoy our fun little video and even better we hope to see you in our next location, wherever that is!! So be true to yourself and never forget that “Food is Medicine”.
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Open House Toll Brothers At Kechter Farms
What a great opportunity to do an event for such a great Real Estate Company. We love any kind a culinary adventure and this one was not an exception. A new residential development called Kechter Farms by Toll Brothers is happening here in Fort Collins and you all should go and take a peak!!
Kechter Farm A Residential
Real Estate Adventure
“For The Growth of New Communities!!”
What a great opportunity to do an event for such a great Real Estate Company. We love any kind a culinary adventure and this one was not an exception. A new residential development called Kechter Farms by Toll Brothers is happening here in Fort Collins and you all should go and take a peak!!
We had the opportunity to create this event In their community center, which is just amazing!!! it has a full kitchen, with a bar, all join together in one incredible design. The party was created for 60 lucky real estate agents, and I am sure a few friends… The meal we served that night was Mexican!!
I can not get tired of saying how incredible it is to have an idea and to see it become a tangible reality. We had the pleasure of meeting some great new friends, and to share our culinary arts with this great community of Fort Collins.
This is Juli y Juan touching more hearts and spreading our Art!! Until next event!!
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Catering The Mishawaka +100
Little have we been around this amazing City of Fort Collins, and the way it has embraced us is something we take our hats off and bow with our hands in our hearts, as we say Thank you. This time we were invited by Dani Grant owner of The Mishawaka and Taylor Walker owner of Mountainside Events, to cater the Centennial Anniversary of The Mishawaka at the Museum of Discovery here in gorgeous Fort Collins.
We are Honored to Be Part of History!!
Mishawaka Centennial Anniversary!!
Little have we been around this amazing City of Fort Collins, and the way it has embraced us is something we take our hats off and bow with our hands in our hearts, as we say Thank you. This time we were invited by Dani Grant owner of The Mishawaka and Taylor Walker owner of Mountainside Events, to cater the Centennial Anniversary of The Mishawaka at the Museum of Discovery here in gorgeous Fort Collins.
The event was an invitation only to 100 lucky people, and it was a pleasure to see many known faces, to see those amazing people who are inspiring Juli & I to become part of this great Community. You all know who you are and by the way, You ROCK!!!! =D
The event took place, around 6:00pm and as people where walking thru the doors, we where busy bringing our culinary art into the display table! I could tell you the menu but you should just click on the link on your right and check it out for your self!! MMMM!!!
In the Amphitheater, Nick & Amy from PostParadiseBand where filling the ambiance with out of this world music!!, and that incredible background design, I mean, it just all came together into one huge piece of art!! The collaboration & love of many artist minds was why this event was an absolute success!!
We are forever grateful to those who made us part of this, and opened up a great opportunity and better yet, their hearts.
Until next time, Juli y Juan say LONG LIVE THE MISH!!! & Happy Centennial Anniversary!!!
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Drop Off Catering Galvanize
This event we had the opportunity to do a Drop-Off Catering at Galvanize in Fort Collins with one AMAZING Woman!! Maria E. Gregori you are someone true to admire!! Moving a great company called Leading Learners LLC, which gives great opportunity to young people to have a one-on-one academic coaching and tutoring to help excel in their studies as they become responsible for their own education and independent paths. You can read tons about it in this link… http://leading-learners.org
One Day to the Rockstar Ladies!!
And It all Began!!
This event we had the opportunity to do a Drop-Off Catering at Galvanize in Fort Collins with one AMAZING Woman!! Maria E. Gregori you are someone true to admire!! Moving a great company called Leading Learners LLC, which gives great opportunity to young people to have a one-on-one academic coaching and tutoring to help excel in their studies as they become responsible for their own education and independent paths. You can read tons about it in this link… http://leading-learners.org
Maria, we hope that our art was something that you enjoyed, and that we met your expectations!! Thank you so much for one great opportunity!! We had an amazing time, and we are truly happy to have met you!! If you need anything in the future… well, now you know where to find us!! =D
For now this is Juli y Juan in year another adventure as we keep growing roots in this beautiful community of Fort Collins!! So we say Seee Yaaaa!!! ahh don’t forget to enjoy the video!! =D
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Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities (CFPD) Catering Denver
There are always new challenges in life, and they all differ from time to time. This past month we had an amazing great opportunity in our little Juli y Juan Company. Thru an amazing great friend that we have met in the Riviera Maya we got contacted with a true company. Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities or better known as CFPD, is an organization in Denver that seeks to enhance the independence and quality of life for people who are elderly or disabled and their families. How cool is that!!! They are into doing good!! into making a difference in our beloved Colorado and we are all into jumping all over those amazing and great opportunities.
Catering Denver & Bringing Smiles to Those who Need It!!
CFPD Catering Denver – A Great New Journey!!
There are always new challenges in life, and they all differ from time to time. This past month we had an amazing great opportunity in our little Juli y Juan Company. Thru an amazing great friend that we have met in the Riviera Maya we got contacted with a true company. Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities or better known as CFPD, is an organization in Denver that seeks to enhance the independence and quality of life for people who are elderly or disabled and their families. How cool is that!!! They are into doing good!! into making a difference in our beloved Colorado and we are all into jumping all over those amazing and great opportunities.
So here we are facing new obstacles, new boundaries, new challenges. We had to hire the best crew ever to make this 175 people event work out! In our crew we had Taylor Strope Walker, Makenzie Matz, Estée, Juli & I. I decided to buy some walkie talkies and geared everyone up into one awesome team all tied up in great communication. Obviously it did not lasted long when we were all laughing and making jokes over the radios and just having a blast while we “Work” if you can call it that. Team, you guys ROCK that night and we could have never done it without you!! Can’t wait for the next event to call you and have a blast again.
We had the opportunity to meet all the CFPD team, which they are quite a few. But everyone had an amazing smile that day, and the new offices look amazing. If you have never heard about CFPD, I recommend you click on any of the links I am leaving in this blog, and honestly just indulge into what they are doing… you will not regret the time you will give them. Special thanks to Megan Brand the Executive Directorfor such an amazing job and an incredible opportunity!! We hope that everything came as you had expected!!
Well one more time here we are Juli y Juan sharing our passion and love for the Culinary Arts, so if you are out there and are looking to have some fun CALL US!!! We would love to try and help make it better!! =D
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SpokesBUZZ CD Release VI!!!
There are a few things that one must love about what they do, but this last Friday was definitely one that we loved being part of it… SpokesBUZZ CD Release VI. It all started with a call from this amazing person, Taylor Walker, who was mainly putting all the show together, We where asked to donate our time for an amazing cause… so when we knew we where going to be a wagon on the train to help young musical artist have a shot on performing their passion, we could have never refuse!! As we love helping people perform…so we tied our Juli y Juan wagon to the SpokesBUZZ Train an decided to share our culinary passion.
SpokesBUZZ CD Release VI – What a BUZZ!!!
There are a few things that one must love about what they do, but this last Friday was definitely one that we loved being part of it… SpokesBUZZ CD Release VI. It all started with a call from this amazing person, Taylor Walker, who was mainly putting all the show together, We where asked to donate our time for an amazing cause… so when we knew we where going to be a wagon on the train to help young musical artist have a shot on performing their passion, we could have never refuse!! As we love helping people perform…so we tied our Juli y Juan wagon to the SpokesBUZZ Train an decided to share our culinary passion.
The SpokesBUZZ CD Release VI
It all happen thanks to more great groups, one called High Country Beverage and New Belgium Brewery. Orchestrated by Taylor Walker, and I know many other, SpokesBUZZ invited a few people to a VIP Pre-Party to celebrate the release of their anual SpokesBUZZcompilation CD, Band Together: Volume VI.
Our adventure happen as we arrived to this private and incredible space where the party was going to happen, we arrived with our boxes of goodies as we love to do, and it was time to play our flavour melodies for everyone who was about to arrive… In no time we had the first two, couples, and in a matter of seconds the room was filled with hungry musicians and fans, and followers, supporters and just the right people who needed to be there. We would say around 70 persons at some point. The table where we set up the food was filled with delicious fun bites and people where going around and around, enjoying the atmosphere, drinks and food, as we where dancing to their eating rhythm keeping the plates filled as much as we could!! We got to see old friends, and more familiar faces, as we have just been in Fort Collins for about 2 months settled in… Finally in a matter of seconds, like when someone trows a bone to a pack of hungry wolves, everyones was out of the building, and the event was over, the next party continued at Hodi’s Half Note. Unfortunately we could not go as we had to be in Telluride the next day for another event… but as Taylor said… “Guys, you are on the list if you want to go”, and we that we felt so lucky and well taken care as we gather our circus wagon and continue our adventure.
So many to thank for this great opportunity, but SpokesBUZZ & Taylor Walker specially for thinking on us, and giving us the opportunity to perform our art in your event, thank you for the trust and we just love to be part of this amazing SpokesBUZZ CD Release VI!! Hope that we stay in your heart for your next event!
Our adventure continues as there are more hungry mouths out there!! This is Juli y Juan wishing you all the love from Us as we say “Hasta la Próxima Amigos!!!! and never forget tho THINK-FEEL-ACT on every thing you do in life!!
Juli, Taylor & Juan
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No Tricks Just Treats, Windsor Private Chef
Nothing like walking into a new home!! Specially in Halloween!!… and more in USA!! OMG, that is something you need to do!! It is fun to see how everyone lives their own Halloween spirit!!, and in this gorgeous home from our friends Dani & Brady Welton, was not the exception!! She had an entire hunted halloween city next to her fireplace!! Way to go Dani!! Love it!!
Peek-a-BOOOOOO!!!!
Nothing like walking into a new home!! Specially in Halloween!!… and more in USA!! OMG, that is something you need to do!! It is fun to see how everyone lives their own Halloween spirit!!, and in this gorgeous home from our friends Dani & Brady Welton, was not the exception!! She had an entire hunted halloween city next to her fireplace!! Way to go Dani!! Love it!!
The party was a total success!! It was girls gathering… plenty…around 20!! So to an extend I was the only guy in there… “now that can be scary!” haha…
We presented a buffet style cater “All American Style” so at the same time food was coming out of the kitchen, it was being taken from the serving plates!! We love when this happens as there is nothing like fresh-made-food-to-eat.
Dani & Brady!! Thank you so much for an amazing opportunity and we hope you had a fantastic time as we had a blast!! Until next time, Juli y Juan says good bye to all and never forget to Think-Feel-Act whatever it is you love to do!!
