Corken Corner Blog

A Local Baking Fanatic’s Guide to Denver Desserts

5280 food writer Allyson Reedy wanted to find a cookbook of the world’s best desserts to gift to her aunt on Christmas. She ran into a slight problem in the process, that cookbook didn’t exist.“So I decided, ‘Well, OK, I’ll write this book,’” says Reedy. “‘I’ll try to get all these great, amazing bakers to give me their best recipes—so we get the best cookie, we get the best brownie, the best lemon bar, the best cheesecake, all in one place from all these different bakers who specialize in these different things.’”The result, 50 Things to Bake Before You Die. This …

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Experts Project Mortgage Rates for 2022

Mortgage rates are one of several factors that can impact your ability to buy a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit a record low point ever and they’ve hovered in historic-low territory. Over the past few weeks, rates have started to rise again. This past week, the average 30-year fixed rate was 3.14%.What does this mean if you’re thinking about making a move? Waiting until next year will cost you more in the long run. If you’re planning on buying a home this year, …

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