As the temperatures are rising in Phoenix, time outside is lessening. With some cloud cover and breeze these past few days, it’s been the perfect opportunity to spend time at The Farm at South Mountain. Off loop 202 at 32nd Street, The Farm is a beautiful desert-landscape hideaway, with orchard trees providing a canopy of greenery … Continue reading The Farm at South Mountain
Whenever someone comes to visit in Phoenix, the first thing I plan is where we’ll eat breakfast. To me, it’s not only the most important meal of the day nutrition-wise, but also quality-of-life-wise. I know. I’m very wise. That’s why I take the people I love to the places I love, one being Vovomeena. It’s a … Continue reading Places to Brunch: Vovomeena
If you’re into the history of a place, take a dive back into the 1920s when Phoenix was hopping with the hottest celebrities, trolley cars and familiar sets from Psycho at Hotel San Carlos, a Historic Hotel of America. Maybe not the nicest of our downtown hotel assortment, but certainly one with the most character. The beautiful architecture and old-time … Continue reading Phoenix historic Hotel San Carlos
I love dairy products. I grew up lactose intolerant and just recently (miraculously?) overcame my disfunction after a life of calcium supplements and one-too-many charges for soy lattes. Now, I have a string cheese obsession (that stuff is amazing!) and eat yogurt every morning. Also, ice cream. Forget the lasagna for dinner, and let’s skip straight to dessert. Churn‘s mint ice … Continue reading Attention all ice-cream lovers
I can’t help but enjoy the great outdoors this time of year, especially knowing everyone else is getting hammered with snow, ice and more snow. Last winter my friends and I explored some new trails, one in particular is really worth sharing. Pull up the socks and tie the bandana, because Peralta Trail‘s a good one. … Continue reading Hike Peralta trail, be rewarded with valley view
Bonjour Brooke 