Foodie

Ready for the 4th of July? You may want to add one more dish to your 4th of July menu. This year, I attempted to make red, white, and blue pasta, and let me tell you, not only did...

We think Lucia is just a doll and the story of how Luci's Healthy Marketplace all started is fantastic.  You'll have to find her to ask her about it someday.  What I will tell you is that Luci's makes...

  Art by: Fabulous Fabulous Prints I'm a huge believer of buying local especially during the holidays. As a small business owner of Hazel & May, I appreciate the heart and work that goes into quality handmade products. What I love even more...

I am not asking if your food is feeling down in the dumps.  Instead, I am talking about the Standard American Diet.  The Standard American Diet is a diet that is high in overly processed, nutrient deficient ingredients.  These products...

Last week I channeled Ina Garten and made a perfect summer dessert: blackberry crostata. We had just visited Mortimer Farms and brought home some delicious sweet blackberries & strawberries.     This super easy and delicious free form Italian pie just screams...

Over the summer I started making these smoothies when I noticed my son started eating everything but his veggies. I want to make sure he eats well, and I while I will always offer veggies with meals, I also...

Eating a salad sort of seems like that thing you're supposed to if you want to get healthy. However, in my experience most salad restaurants either: Offer appealing salads that seem good for you but aren't. Offer salads that are good...

If you have not heard of Waffle Love, I am not sure we can be friends... foodie friends that is.  No seriously though, Waffle Love has the most delicious waffles!  They are well known for their food truck, but...

We're so lucky to live in Phoenix and  to have an amazing food and drink culture, with all this wonderful patio weather all we want to do is meet our friends for afternoon day dates, take a break from...

Have you resigned yourself to the idea that your Thanksgiving turkey will be dry, no matter what? Have you convinced yourself that it's okay because that's what gravy is for? Or maybe worse yet, you have crossed to the...

It's Fall and what does that mean?  Cooler weather (finally!), wearing flannel shirts, drinking hot coffee and PUMPKIN BEER! :)  There are so many pumpkin beers out there so I decided to put a few to the test.  Find out what...

Happy Friday and Happy National Cheeseburger Day!  I could go on and on about all the great cheeseburgers around town but let's focus on one in particular today.  Let's talk about the The Burger, from Blue Hound Kitchen &...

When you’re running around all morning, getting the kids ready for school, and trying to get yourself going as well, what’s your morning fuel? Smoothies are a great meal-on-the-go for kids and moms. Today we are sharing two nutritious...

Are visions of Thanksgiving preparations dancing through your head already? We love gathering with family and friends to celebrate and reflect this time of year. If you are still on the hunt for the perfect recipe or activities for...

Bing's Burger Station: A Historic Gem in Cottonwood, Arizona   Welcome to Bing's Burger Station, a beloved eatery located in the heart of Cottonwood, Arizona. This local gem not only serves mouthwatering food but also holds a rich history that has...

Happy Spring!!!! I absolutely adore this time of the year! As do my kids. We are slightly obsessed with Easter decorations, daffodils from Trader Joes, and those candy coated chocolate Cadbury Mini Eggs. You know the ones in the...

Fractured Prune has been around for a long time--try 1976!--but it hasn’t always been a staple here in Arizona.  Now they have 5 locations around town, soon to be 6, and people are truly digging their doughnuts.  Why are...

April is here and Easter is on it's way. With it being a little later than usual this year it's going to be a tad warm out there for those egg hunts. The following is a list of  Easter...

It’s 4:30pm and they start asking the question. “What’s for dinner?” Are you like me and simply dread the question because you just do not have an answer? Or I did the meal planning calendar for the week but now...

Hello! This is my first blog post for West Valley Moms Blog and although I had planned on writing about gratitude (next time!), I thought it appropriate with today being Valentine's Day to write about a few of my...

It's nearly Independence Day and we've got a tasty grilled meal for you! Read on for a marinade that will take your chicken to the next level! This recipe makes tender, juicy and flavorful chicken. Throw it on the...

With the Phoenix foodie scene booming, it is easy to get a little overwhelmed with all the great local dining spots to choose from.  One of my favorite spots to enjoy breakfast, lunch, coffee or a sweet treat is Chestnut Fine...

My husband and I recently (somewhat recently) took a much needed get away to Seattle, sans children.  Thank goodness for helpful grandparents.  While there I was able to reconnect with a girlfriend that I hadn’t seen since before I...

I am a purist when it comes to my traditions. Especially holiday traditions. What makes the holidays feel like the holidays is different for each of us. So I was suprised when this non-traditional Thanksgiving side dish became my...

Oh Chef Gio, you know the way to my heart is with a menu full of mouthwatering dishes.  Virtu Honest Craft, is tucked away in Old Town Scottsdale near Indian School and Scottsdale Road, inside the Bespoke Inn.  This...