![]() ![]() He has a tractor, but prefers not to drive it. “We want to work the land respectfully,” says Theisen, plucking a carrot out of the ground, brushing off the dirt, and snapping it in two with his teeth.Ĭolona is organic, but not certified, a process that costs too much, says Theisen. “We don’t need a sticker, we have much more than a sticker,” he says. “We know we have ethics and people can see that in our faces at the market.”Īfter 20 years under the fluorescent lights of an office at CSU, accountant Vickie Marlatt asked herself “what really made me happy as a kid.” The answer: “Gardening with my dad.” She decided to work under the sun in Frederick, just northeast of the intersection of county roads 15 and 52, where a sign announces the “Frederick Village Market, 90,000 square feet of retail” coming soon. On an organic half-acre surrounded by 165 acres of alfalfa, she grows funky heirloom tomatoes, along with green beans, peppers, cucumbers, herbs, okra, melons and some very spoiled chickens. Cracks extend in a starburst pattern from the stem end of the fruit, but Marlatt says “that’s how you know it was field-grown.” Marlatt shoos away a dark-feathered hen named Dusky who is sampling the tomatoes that dangle near the ground, and plucks a pinkish-red orb from a tall vine. ![]() The rock star of the heirloom tomato world, the Brandywine grows up to 1 pound, with deep red, dense flesh. Perfect to hold its own with bacon and hearty bread. Often overlooked as just the parentheses holding the good stuff together, the right bread can take your BLT to new heights. Make your own or look for an “artisan” loaf made with at least some whole wheat for more flavor and fiber. Mugs is great if you’re on campus and need to get work done, but you want a break from the campus feel.Īdditional perks: they have a discount student breakfast and are open late.Much of the flour that makes its way into Whole Foods, King Soopers and Rudi’s Organic breads is processed at Rocky Mountain Milling, a certified organic mill in Platteville. Large tables provide enough work space for even the toughest projects.Īdditional perks: local artists’ pieces are featured on the walls offer a nice study break.Ĭonveniently located across from the Oval, Mugs provides students with an alternative study space. Located in Old Town, Café Ardour is a charming, small café with great coffee and tasty snacks. Closed on Sunday for church where everyone is welcome. This place is great because it feels like a communal work space.Īdditional perks: music events on the weekends. The open space concept of Everyday Joe’s is perfect for your creative juices.įriendly, volunteer baristas serve coffee and small snacks while you study in a peaceful environment. ![]() Most of the time everyone in the basement is working on something, so it is very quiet.Īdditional perks: the kitchen has scrumptious food and board games are available to give your brain a break. But for those extra-busy days, the basement is absolutely perfect. There’s an upstairs area with lots of natural sunlight and comfy spots to get some work done. Although the building on College Avenue may look small, the inside is like a maze of perfect places to study. ![]()
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