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n April of 1994 sisters Karen Briggs and
Sally Greer took their first steps toward |
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establish a cooking school in a rural area. One that would attract
visitors from all over the country who were interested in cooking and
experiencing this amazing part of the Southwest. As they stood on the newly
acquired property, almost two acres of land at the southern most perimeter of La
Veta, the ladies realized they were at the beginning of a true adventure!
Now, five and a half years later, they operate Legends Park
Cooking School in a darling little, old house remodeled for that
purpose. Lots of hard work and some good luck have helped along the
way.
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A wonderful article in the Denver
Post during June of '97 literally put them on the map. The school also
received publicity in Health Magazine, September of '98, American Health
in May, '99 and in a publication called Dollar$ense in articles promoting
cooking school vacations. Then, American Health put the school on a list of the
top healthy cooking classes in the country. Several nice articles in local
newspapers completed the picture.
In addition, to the sisters cooking school, they operate
Legends Park Restaurant specializing in the same healthy, gourmet food that is
taught in class. "Customers come from all over Colorado, and other parts of
the country to dine on food that not only tastes delicious but is good for
you," remarks Karen. "Serving lunch and dinner Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays, and dinner on Saturday evenings gives us lots of
opportunity for new expression and variety in menus that change almost
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The ladies had a green house built to assure themselves a year
round supply of the freshest herbs and blossoms for food preparation. Also, a
large gazebo stands at the back of the property, surrounded with wild flowers,
and the focal point of what will become a beautiful park-like setting for
concerts and outdoor eating extravaganzas.
"Our goals right now are to continue to learn more about
good food, improve our business in every way, and continue to attract wonderful,
interesting people who become our customers and friends," adds Sally
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