Every year I try and scope out the best options for child entertainment for Halloween from local Arizona vendors. These events are typically planned around the weekends and a car ride so I try and plan accordingly. This year we’ve planned a few family friendly outings that should be a great way to feel the […]
This is one of the best make ahead or freeze until needed types of meals. You can literally eat it alone or top a cheese dog or baked potato with this chili. It’s versatile yet warm and can be eaten all year long. This type of meal is what gets you through the coldest of
Every once in a while, I wander back to Arcadia from up north. Arcadia has a very special place in my heart as it’s where I spent the later part of my 20s, fresh out of a break up. I stood on my own two feet, got a brand new lease on life and was
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Get your kousa scooper ready. Um…what?? Yes, there are actually tools to help you with this- but if you are just starting to cook I recommend using a dull spoon. Back in the day, in rural Mankato MN, these such tools were not available. My grandfather, a humble liquor store owner, went to an auto
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Vegetables: you either love them or hate them. It’s hard to continually reinvent the wheel when it comes to serving up the same up the same old spuds, squashes and tomatoes. If you are looking for a yummy twist on vegetables that please try this dish. It’s a bit more mechanical than it is complex.
Yep, this recipe is as simple as it reads so don’t over think it. Crisp up your toast and crack open your favorite brand of store bought, hummus and tahini. If you are looking for tahini it is most commonly found in any middle eastern grocery or halal deli. Good tahini should have the consistency
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I can’t believe it was a year ago when I was literally LABORING on Labor Day. On Sept. 8th, 2020, Farah graced the world and our lives with her presence. She’s quite a firecracker and we love her soooo much! It also happens to be my mother’s day on Sept. 5th, so I guess you
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A few weeks back, Hatch green chilis were on sale at the grocery store for $1 a pound. After some serious discussion (mostly about food), we decided to purchase 25 pounds to roast for pork green chili stew. I’ve never made pork green chili stew before, nor have I roasted green chilis on the grill
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When entering Campo Italian Bistro & Bar in McCormick Ranch, you feel like you are entering a resort dining hall. The ceilings are high, the space is light and airy, and the food is modern and inviting. There are several live plants both indoors and on the patio at Campo which make the entire restaurant
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This is by far the easiest of the lamb recipes on my mother’s side. The Loubi is traditionally eaten through the winter months and it’s cold and dreary outside. It’s also a great recipe for springtime when you are sick of heavier stews but still need something with great flavor. The ingredient list is small
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