On May 1, the iconic Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus elephants performed their last show under the big top. The elephants were originally slated to retire in 2018, but a decision was made to move all of the remaining performing elephants to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation…
At the soft opening of their newest concept restaurant, Pomelo, Ken and Lucia Schnitzer mingled with the diners. They visited each table, greeting their guests with hugs, and it felt more like an intimate dinner party than the beginnings of the hottest new dining ticket in town. But that is how Ken and Lucia approach…
TUCSON JCC PROMOTIONS AND NEW HIRES The Tucson Jewish Community Center recently announced several promotions and new hires. Amy Dowe was promoted to fitness director, having served most recently as health and wellness coordinator. Over the past several years, in addition to teaching classes at The J, Amy volunteered as a trainer for several youth…
When I visited with Fran Kades in her Scottsdale home, she had just returned from a world balloon convention in New Orleans attended by representatives from some 53 countries. Founder and owner of the Valley-based The Balloon People, Fran says that consumers might tend to think of balloon décor as balloons tied with ribbon or…
Summer is here and I want to share this amazing dessert that will leave everyone surprised from the presentation to the very first bite. Watermelon cake is fun, gluten free and easy to make. My kids have a blast making this all year round, especially since it requires minimal cooking and just a few ingredients,…
Buck and Rider $$ – $$$$ 4225 E. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-346-0110 buckandrider.com The Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix has always been cool. Cool houses, cool kids, cool school, and it became super cool over the years as fabulous neighborhood restaurants opened within walking distance of the residents’ already hip existence. This is largely…
After years of collecting, planning, designing and building, Dr. Paul and Susan Stander finally have their dream house in Paradise Valley. And almost as soon as they moved in last September, they graciously opened their doors to host events for several non-profits that are close to their hearts. Although the house was built new from…
Don’t be afraid to add a little spicy heat to your meals this season by growing a few hot peppers in either the garden or containers. It’s easier than you think, and many of the hot pepper myths floating around the garden are simply not true. Don’t worry about your hot peppers heating up your sweet peppers. Peppers are normally…
As the weather heats up, we think about eating lighter and healthier. Making a few simple changes in your kitchen will help create an environment that supports a healthy lifestyle and feels great to work in. These design possibilities are easy to implement. Don’t take it too seriously and have fun creating your unique culinary…
Photo by Dina Bova dinabova.com. All Rights Reserved. Welcome Shavuot with a little spiritual night music. RebbeSoul – the renowned American-Israeli Jewish singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer – will perform at 7:30 pm on Saturday, June 11 at Congregation NefeshSoul in Chandler. “RebbeSoul is an internationally recognized performer who weaves world music with Jewish…
