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Posted on: August 5th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
Growing up and spending time with my grandmother, I have so many wonderful memories of her. One thing everyone knew about her was that she loved peaches, any way and...
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Posted on: August 5th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
When it comes to things like ice cream, sometimes the best versions are the most simple. When you use the finest ingredients you can find the beauty and flavor speak...
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Posted on: August 5th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
No dessert says summer quite like the cool, creamy bliss of home-made ice cream. From simple (and sublime) chocolate to fresh-from-the-orchard fruit flavors to a sophisticated twist on the ice-cream...
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Posted on: July 31st, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
Tracy Dempsey Originals’ owners, Tracy and Chuck Dempsey, to open ODV Wines, specializing in small lot wines, from sparkling to dessert. Assuming that you’ve lived in the Valley for any...
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Posted on: July 31st, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
TEXAZ Grill offers $5 gourmet root beer floats to celebrate National Root Beer Float Day on August 6th. When I was growing up in Illinois we didn’t do a lot...
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Posted on: July 30th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
Catch the last day of the Ginger Monkey 10 cent drink special and check out their new monsoon themed cocktails for August! A week or so ago I sat on...
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Posted on: July 15th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
While we are in the full swing of summer, the places to find respite from heat become more and more scarce. One thing that can always be counted upon is...
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Posted on: July 12th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
There is little in the world quite as comforting as a mountainous bowl of ooey, gooey mac & cheese. Though I don’t cook that often, I can make a pretty mean mac &...
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Posted on: July 11th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
One of my favorite movies has a fun tie to the Valley by way of a fun new neighborhood hangout. A brand new bar, aptly titled The Bar, is proud to announce it has...
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Posted on: July 10th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
I’ve shared my admiration for The Joy Bus a few times and it seems with each new update I get about the great work that Jennifer Caraway and her team...
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