Food & Drink
Posted on: December 16th, 2010
by Tom Peiffer
Most wine drinkers will concur that there is no varietal that has more taste variations than Pinot Noir. This can make selecting the right one a frustrating and expensive experience. ...
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Posted on: December 10th, 2010
by Amy Martin
Having spent a better part of the last 20 years travelling around the world, moving is nothing new to this writer who is permanently spoiled by amazing international food. Being...
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Posted on: December 7th, 2010
by Tom Peiffer
The next time you are planning a barbeque, be sure to include a good Rosè in the mix. This is especially true here in the valley with our year-round season...
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Posted on: December 3rd, 2010
by Taryn Jeffries
Last month, Talavera at the Four Seasons in Scottsdale featured an exquisite menu created by the Long Meadow Ranch. If you are not familiar with the Long Meadow Ranch it...
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Posted on: December 2nd, 2010
by Amy Martin
Speaking of heat, did you know there is a scale called the Scoville scale that measures the heat of a chile in “Scoville units”? For instance, mild ones like sweet...
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Posted on: December 2nd, 2010
by Amy Martin
Southwestern cooking is earthy, rich and deeply rooted in regional traditions. Its food reflects the colors of the land and blends Native American, Spanish, Mexican and Anglo-American styles. Chiles are...
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Posted on: November 30th, 2010
by Amy Martin
November 18th, I headed out to Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain for their 2nd dinner of the current Hollywood Bites dinner series. Philip Rosenthal, creator and the executive producer of the...
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Posted on: November 27th, 2010
by Tom Peiffer
In a local wine tasting contest setup by the FnB restaurant, the big news this year is that Arizona wines are tops. This was surprising to many who have tasted...
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Posted on: November 23rd, 2010
by Amy Martin
There are so many inspirations at farmers’ markets this time of the year, and so many opportunities to eat them! Fall to me is about colors; oranges, golds, reds, purples. All...
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Posted on: November 23rd, 2010
by Tom Peiffer
Keeping with the tradition of taking some wine along on a holiday road trip, it is no problem throwing a few white wines in the cooler with the beer. In...
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