When my husband and I visited Scottsdale, Arizona, one of the things he was anxious to do was go on a hot air balloon ride. I, on the other hand, was anxious to stay firmly planted on the ground, cheer him on and take pictures. I had a great experience of my own...
As a food and travel writer, I have the fortunate opportunity to dine at a wide variety of restaurants. Some meals are completely unremarkable. Some are “just” good. And a few are remarkable. I find it fascinating to consider how the culinary...
When I heard about Chef Pacheco’s lineage in Arizona, I knew I had to meet him. I mean, nine generations all in the same area, working in the food production and preparation industry? That’s a deep-rooted knowledge of and passion for what truly is...
While our home base of Colorado was experiencing frigid temperatures and snow late last Fall, my husband and I were having a cocktail on the patio in Scottsdale, Arizona. We almost felt guilty about it. Almost. As I write this, the whole country (and world) is...
It’s such a treat to discover a top-notch culinary scene when it’s a bit of a surprise like in a smaller town. Writer Sandy Bornstein and her husband discovered wonderful food, beer, wine, chocolate, and so much more when they visited Cochise...