(Photo Courtesy of Joanie Simon) Each year I look forward to the Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner held at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa as part of the Scottsdale Culinary Festival. And when I say “look forward” I mean, I count the days off on a calendar leading up to this stunning event…
Big Cheesy Congrats to the winners of the 2013 Grilled Cheese Throw Down held tonight at 5th and Wine! People’s Choice: District American Kitchen & Wine Bar 3rd Place: 5th and Wine 2nd Place: District American Kitchen & Wine Bar Grand Champion: The House at Secret Garden The competitors included: AJ’s Fine Foods 5th…
I enjoy holiday cocktails. Ok, if I’m being honest, I enjoy all cocktails. The crew at Cafe ZuZu Lounge at the Hotel Valley Ho have come up with a festive fall libation that I cannot wait to slurp down with joy. Here’s the recipe: RECIPE 1 oz. Stoli Vanilla Vodka .5 oz. Kahlua 1 oz.…
By Kira Wills, Guest Blogger As much as I love to cook, the last thing I want to do during the horrendous 100-degree heat waves we’ve been cursed with this summer is stand over a hot stove for hours. Thankfully, I have a few recipes up my sleeve that will have you in and out…
by Susie Timm, Head Cheese When the box arrived this morning it was like Christmas in July. Cheesy cliches aside–for reals. I was giddy–in fact I doubt I have come down from the excitement of that moment yet. (though it could be the pure sugar pulsing through my veins…) What arrived this morning that gave…