Amanda Faison

Title: Contributing Writer Location: Denver, CO Experience: Colorado-based freelance writer Amanda M. Faison has chased stories about food, adventure, and culture for more than two decades. In addition to publishing stories in national titles such as Food & Wine, Sunset, Elle Decor, and Travel & Leisure, her ranch-to-plate feature “Soul Food,” was anthologized in Best Food Writing 2010. Faison has also edited four cookbooks and she is the former editor in chief of DiningOut Magazine. She’s an avid cook — indoors and out — and is always looking for ways to gather friends around a meal.

Published

Pisco Sour
Drinks

Après with a Frothy Pisco Sour

Move over frosty pints and bacon bloody marys, the pisco sour is an after-the-slopes highlight

Aperol Spritz
Drinks

Joy De Vivre—We Propose a Toast to the Aperol Spritz

The bubbly trifecta of bittersweet Aperol, prosecco, and soda water might have been conceived for warm summer days, but it sips just as nicely in the winter

Aperol Spritz
Drinks

Aperol Spritz

Whipping up this ski-friendly spritz is as easy as 3-2-1

Breckenridge
Food

A Skier’s Guide to the Best Restaurants in Breckenridge

The options are as big and diverse as this busy and eclectic ski town. Here are our picks for where to eat in Breckenridge.

ASPEN
Food

A Skier’s Guide to Aspen’s Best Restaurants

Aspen’s winning combo of four ski mountains (all on one ski pass!) also extends to its restaurant scene. From fine dining to grab-and-go, there’s something for everyone.

Alpine Cooking
Food

The 10 Best Cookbooks for Skiers

Packed with mountain grub, adventure-ready treats, après recipes, and so much more, these are the best choices for skiers