Rainbow, Ft Collins, CO

Posted on September 7, 2018 by melsmosaic

I was introduced to a well-known breakfast place in Ft. Collins recently, Rainbow.

Went after a morning run, which meant refueling was in order.

We sat at an outside table, which was awesome. Good mix of sun and shade. A few of us were waiting for the rest of the group to arrive and as we surveyed the menu we had to order the first round, aka Bloody Mary’s, in a pitcher. When that pitcher came out, oh wow. Not too spicy and great taste. And the glasses that we got to pour them into had great adornments – olives, pickle, celery, lemon.

It took me awhile to decide what to get after going over and over the menu. Finally chose the Avocado Smash (a staff favorite) — Freshly baked wheat toast topped with avocado, smokey chili marash & lime. Served with one egg, any style. $7.95. (With smoked salmon $10.95) — totally went with the salmon option!

When it came out I was drooling.

So much to dig into. Cut into the bread and made sure to get the guac and salmon in the same bite – delicious. The egg was great and the fruit on the plate (unexpected) was nice and fresh – and you don’t get kiwi that often, so I was thrilled.

I see why Rainbow is well known and loved in the community. Check it out if you haven’t been or go back if you’re a regular. I was told a lady eats breakfast there everyday, and I see why.

Honey Smoked Salmon

Posted on December 26, 2014 by melsmosaic

Keep hearing these non-stop, repetitive ads for this smoked salmon. I have worked in radio marketing/advertising and will say they are quite effective. I also can’t even imagine the cost of them. Well, the exact brand that is being advertised is Honey Smoked Fish Company ‘available at (all local stores),’ mostly in Colorado. Was at Costco and had to look for it. Reasonably priced so decided to pick some up.

You have the normal lox, you have smoked salmon, but I will say, there was something about this stuff. Totally worth the ads getting stuck in my head swaying me to pick some up. Could not stop nibbling on it! Hopefully you live where it’s available and can grab some. It is available to order on their site, but much more expensive than in store.

Stove-Top Smoked Salmon

Posted on December 22, 2013 by melsmosaic

Last night I got to enjoy a wonderful dinner of smoked salmon…done on the stove via stove-top smoker. It was amazing. All I had to do was provide wine. Easy!

For the main dish, you just need put some smoking chips in the bottom of the smoker then cover them with foil.

Season the fish with spices of choice (tarragon, S&P were used), then close the smoker.

You cook/smoke the salmon for about 25 minutes (this was 1/2lb+) — you start it at medium-high heat to get the chips smoking, leaving the back end of the smoker open, then keep it going at medium heat until cooked through.