Recipes from the Heart
James Beard Award-winning celebrity chef Scott Conant delivers recipes, stories and inspiration in his newest cookbook — “Peace, Love, and Pasta: Simple and Elegant Recipes from a Chef’s Home Kitchen.”
Leila’s Empanadas: Handheld Happiness
Overcoming obstacles and starting over were far from unfamiliar concepts for chef Leila Beltrame, who recently launched a line of authentic, artisan empanadas in Anthem, Cave Creek and Scottsdale.
Hats Off to a Worthy Cause
The English Rose Tea Room on Feb. 27 will host the elegant fundraiser — to benefit Desert Foothills Library — during which attendees may enjoy tea, cakes and a chance to take home one or more of 50 vintage hats.
Maura Allen: Layers of Time
For artist Maura Allen, time is a muse. Looking at her bold silhouettes, its role may not be obvious, but look a little deeper and time forms the backdrop of amaranthine scenes of the iconic American West.
Steve Tyrell: Musical Renaissance Man
Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell’s Feb. 4 for a concert at Highlands Church is among 30 performances that are part of Arizona Musicfest’s 31st season, which runs through April.
Sue Krzyston: Art and Artifacts
Artist Sue Krzyston believes that the Southwestern and Native American artifacts featured in her ultra-realistic oil paintings represent the soul of the people who created them.
Lightening Loads and Brightening Lives
Jean Renn is the local conference president of St. Vincent de Paul Society in Anthem, which operates out of a standalone building on the grounds of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Parish.
The Fabric of Anthem
Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce named Anthem Law and Sam’s Frozen Yogurt owner Sam Crump its 2021 Business Person of the Year.
Oh Christmas Treats
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Geek Desserts Everyone loves the holiday season but North Valley residents Rebecca Hauger and Mara Hodge may love it more than most. As co-owners and head decorators of Geek Desserts, a home-based bakery offering high-quality and delicious cakes, cookies and more, the duo find that Christmastime provides the perfect…
