(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…
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 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…
By Susie Timm, Head Cheese So I woke up this morning to by far the most interesting media release I have ever received. It seems the boys at J & D’s Foods are at it again. The bacon-loving loons have created something never seen before in funeral-wear: the bacon coffin. I met Justin of “Justin…
Photo Courtesy of Meg Ross, The Luckyshotblog.com By Susie Timm, Head Cheese Join me in congratulating last night’s masters of the melty– People’s Choice Award: Mike Bouwens, 5th and Wine 2nd Place TIE! Graeme Blair, Brittlebush Bar & Grill at the Westin Kierland Sean Currid, Cafe ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho Grand Champion: Justin Pfeilsticker,…