Editor’s note: Living in the Colorado high country is pure joy. Baking in it isn’t. High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level.

When did we become so enthralled with make-overs? Hairstyles, clothes, landscapes, make-up, furnishings, you name it … we’re re-doing it. And if we’re not, we’re attentively watching someone else ...

For the cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 pan and set aside. (I use Baker’s Joy spray.) In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, soda, baking powder, and salt. Set ...