Genes are tricky. They affect everything from your blood type to intelligence. More and more companies are offering genetic testing for everyday consumers to trace their ancestry and their vulnerability to specific diseases. Most days you don’t give genetics much thought. That is unless you are Kristy Morcom, who found out she was BRCA1 positive…
Eric and Jackie Gichner enjoy a good martini, but when they went looking for a pre-made, premium vodka-based version at the store, they soon realized such a beverage didn’t exist. “There was nothing on the shelves that was a ‘true’ cocktail like you would get from a bartender,” explains Jackie. “They were all either malts…
Allan Flader knows a thing or two about money – and family. As managing director of Flader Wealth Consulting Group (FWCG) with the Royal Bank of Canada in Phoenix, Allan’s job truly is a “family affair.” His “dream team,” consists of his brother Michael, a specialist in retirement planning, brother Brian, a Chartered Financial Consultant…
“When we try to look our best, we beautify the vessel, so our beautiful soul shines through,” says image consultant Diane Faith. She notes that synagogues keep their Torah scrolls in beautiful arks and often dress the scroll in a bejeweled and ornate mantle that reflects love and respect for the Torah. “When you carry…
Goodmans wins BOOST! Award from Arizona Community Foundation The Arizona Community Foundation’s Pakis Center for Business Philanthropy has chosen Goodmans Interior Structures as one of its first-ever winners in the BOOST! Prize competition. An office furniture dealer with offices in Phoenix, Tucson, and Albuquerque, Goodmans will receive $40,000 to boost their efforts as good corporate citizens….
Persistence pays off – as does following your dreams, and artist Yehudit (Judith) Amiel-Bendheim doesn’t have to look for inspiration any further than her own family. “I was born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel. My parents were both born in Iran and arrived in Israel when they were very young. Both sets of my grandparents were…
Scottsdale Musical Theater Company (SMTC) has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the gym of Shiloh Community Church in Phoenix where 50-70 audience members sat on folding chairs to watch “Carousel.” “I still had an orchestra – even back then I had to have live music,” says David Hock, executive producer, owner…
Summer is here, and the thought of eating hot soup may not be as appealing when the temperatures soar to 110 degrees. My family is a big fan of cold soup and enjoys a chilled bowlful of fruit or vegetable goodness throughout the year. Consider making a big batch of soup and savoring it throughout…
Whether it was called Franco’s Trattoria, or Franco’s Italian Caffe, for 30 years (off and on), there has been a Chef Franco Fazzuoli restaurant serving hungry Arizonans. There have been four different locations over the years, with each incarnation having a special offering. Franco’s Italian Caffe, in the heart of Scottsdale, is an intimate dining…
Herbs have been around for centuries. Their uses vary from medicinal to culinary. Herbs can be grown in your garden year-round. Some herbs, like rosemary, actually enjoy the summer heat. When harvesting herbs, snip a few leaves or leaf-covered stems as needed. For the same intensity of flavor, you generally need two to three times…
