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Andrew Zimmern has The Munchies

Apr 25, 13

Posted by Taryn Jeffries in Featured, Opinion

Andrew Zimmern may not immediately conjure up thoughts of tasty snacks seeing as he hosts the always entertaining and sometimes cringe-inducing Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern. Were you an avid fan and listener of his podcast, Go Fork Yourself, you would know, he’s much more than gooey duck, crickets and durian fruit. Andrew and...

Tiny Chefs: Genius or Disaster?

Mar 07, 13

Posted by Taryn Jeffries in Featured, Opinion

With the popularity of cooking shows like Chopped, Top Chef, Master Chef and the Taste it seems inevitable that a mini version would show up anytime now. Junior Master Chef is already present in France, Australia, the Philippines, Thailand, Belgium, the Netherlands and the U.K and a US version is in the works. They are looking for...

Piqued by the ‘Peaks’

May 02, 12

Posted by Rodney Hartwig in Featured, Opinion, Scottsdale

With the recent news that restaurant chain Twin Peaks is set to open three more Valley locations, I thought I might take a guess at where the new locations could go: Gilbert – Instead of 19 and 20 year college girls, the ‘Real Housewives of Gilbert’ can take center stage as the Lumber-Jills. Cen-Pho/So-Pho Corridor...

Everyone Loves a List

Jan 05, 12

Posted by Taryn Jeffries in Featured, Opinion

With 2011 in the rear-view mirror, I thought it would be fun to compile a list of ‘Tops’ for the year. I have had such an amazing journey this past year; an amazing and delicious journey. Keep in mind what shall follow are just the peak of what I have encountered this year. They are those meals and events that I revisit in my...

Five Must-Order Dishes at Prado

Jun 22, 11

Posted by Amy Martin in Featured, Opinion, Paradise Valley

We love Prado at the Montelucia and our adoration is quite apparent. We hold no secrets! Every single dish that leaves Chef Peter DeRuvo’s kitchen is phenomenal. But of course, since we are such diehards and visit so often, naturally we have our favorites. We’ve created a list of five of our most-loved dishes, though it was...

Valley Nutritionist Named Finalist to Become Next Blogger for Conde Nast’s SELF

I can often be found lurking around the interwebs, looking for parenting ideas, food trends and healthy recipe ideas. When I get a hit on a local blogger, my eyes and ears perk up. Michelle Dudash is a major perk! She is a local registered dietitian and seasoned chef who just so happens to be a finalist in a blog-off for SELF...