WHISKEY & PIE OH MY!
Let’s celebrate Patrick’s birthday with two of his favorite things.
Bring whisky and/or pie. There will be a brown bag blind taste test of the whisky you bring and winner brings home a trophy of sorts.
Also a fan favorite of pies will be judged so be sure to arrive by 6pm if you want to judge or be judged (whisky and/or pie).
Winners will be announced at 7pm. There are no losers.
Details
Monday, August 17
Date:
5pm - 8pm (tasting begins at 6pm)
Time:
Parker, CO (Address revealed at RSVP)
Address:
Pie and/or Whiskey
Bring:
Oh and a taquiza too!
Available 5pm-8pm
FOOD:
4 meat options:
🍗 Fajita Chicken
🧀 Quesabirria (beef + cheese)
🐖 Carnitas
🌵 Veganos Nopales (vegan)
Salsas: Red, Green, Avocado
Garnish: Cucumbers, Limes, Onion and Cilantro
Sides: Charro Beans, Sautéed chili peppers (chiles toreados), Grilled Onions
DRINK:
Agua Fresca:
🥒 Agua de Pepino con Limón(Lime with Cucumber)
🌺 Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus)
We’ll have ice, cups, plates, forks, and napkins. Just come hungry and bring whiskey and/or pie!
BYO Whiskey & Pie to share!
Here’s some helpful inspiration:
DELISH: 39 Fantastic Pies & Tarts You Can Make All Summer Long
PIONEER WOMAN: 60 Best Pie Recipes for a Slice of Sweetness
NY TIMES: Our Best Pie Recipes
SALLY’S BAKING: Pies, Crisps, & Tarts
DISCLAIMER: To win the pie contest, you must make the crust cannot be store bought but graham cracker crust is permissible if made at home. To win the whiskey contest, please bring an unopened bottle for the blind taste tests.
About the host
Patrick Mullins is a retired anesthesiologist, Navy officer, woodworker, pie baker, and lifelong believer that the best projects are the ones you actually start.
These days, you’ll often find him in his wood shop helping friends and family bring their projects to life because, as he says, “nothing is worse than sitting on your ass doing nothing.”
When he’s not woodworking, Patrick is busy hiking with his Weimaraner, Shadow, feeding organic carrots to the neighbor’s llamas, baking pies from scratch, and rooting for Mizzou or the Kansas City Chiefs in football. You won’t catch him drinking before 5pm but he’s always up for an adventure.
Before his career in medicine, Patrick served as a U.S. Navy officer in a medical unit. He deployed to Camp Bastion in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, supporting the United States Marine Corps as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. He later completed a second medical deployment at the NATO Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit in Kandahar, where he served as a Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) while fulfilling clinical roles such as Anesthesia Services Education Director and CPR Committee Chair.
Originally hailing from Norborne, Missouri, Patrick comes from a long line of farmers. His father and siblings continue to operate Mullins Farms, producing primarily corn and soybeans, along with raising a few goats and chickens. You can even spot a banner celebrating this hometown hero in Norborne aka the “Soybean Capital of the World” which boasts an annual Soybean Festival every August.
About the organizer
Ashley is a creative consultant and founder of Some Startup in Colorado.
She helps mission-driven founders, influencers, and creatives to build thoughtful brands, websites, and digital platforms to grow their businesses.
Prior to moving to Colorado in 2015, Ashley studied international studies and international affairs at Washington University in St. Louis. She loves bringing together the dynamic aspects of storytelling, community-building, and purposeful design to every project. When she’s not working, she enjoys connecting people through creative events and exploring Colorado with her threenager and lab-mix Hans Gruber.
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