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…
Remarkable Repasts
Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography Courtesy of Dana Gibbons Photography [dropcap]A[dropcap]s shadows grow long against a brilliant Arizona sunset, something special is taking shape beneath the cool green leaves of Agritopia Farm’s picturesque peach tree orchard. The tables are set with a natural table runner gathered from the surrounding gardens: bunches of basil and mint, deep purple…
Legacy of a Craftsman
Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography Courtesy of The Craftsman Cocktails + Kitchen [dropcap]T[dropcap]he headstone of Jason Ebel’s beloved grandfather reads simply, “A Craftsman.” These two words, and the man who inspired Ebel and chef-partner Chris Nicosia to open The Craftsman Cocktails + Kitchen in North Scottsdale, are the cornerstone of every aspect of this neighborhood gathering spot…
Homerun Humanitarian
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Arizona Diamondbacks [dropcap]O[/dropcap]ver the course of his career and residency here in Arizona, Mike Kennedy did not only demonstrate servant leadership but lived it. “Mike was all about service and made it a part of his daily life — serving his family, serving his church and serving his community,”…
From Front to Back: Hidden in the Hills Celebrates Silver Year
Writer Susan Kern-FleischerPhotography Courtesy of Sonoran Arts League [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ongtime Desert Foothills art enthusiasts may recall how Hidden in the Hills co-founder Judy Darbyshire hand-drew maps during the first two years of what has since become an iconic studio tour. Those photocopied maps were then personally distributed by each of the artists as well as posted…
Affectual Abracadabra
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Magicians on Mission [dropcap]C[/dropcap]hris Rose has been fascinated with magic throughout his entire life. “Magic creates a sense of wonder,” he says. “It also, in my opinion, helps provide us with a certain amount of hope for the future, that life is not as bad as it could be….
Walking Bastards’ Road
Writer Amanda ChristmannPhotography Courtesy of Brian Morrison [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t may seem like a Hollywood cliché: U.S. Marine veteran returns home from combat to face hidden battles within his own mind. He drinks too much, gets in trouble with the law and finds salvation after experiencing his own dark night of the soul. Except this isn’t Hollywood….
Passion’s Bullseye
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Desert Warriors of the Southwest Mounted Archery [dropcap]D[/dropcap]iana Troyk thoroughly enjoys any activity that she can do with her horse. “I like doing things with my horse and I think that he likes doing things with me,” Troyk says. “In fact, I do not want to do anything without…
The Wandering Donkey Settles In
Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography by Carl ShultzPhotos of Food Courtesy of Wandering Donkey [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he birth of the Wandering Donkey food truck seems not so long ago for Lance and Beth Smith. Although Lance’s roots began successfully in the corporate world more than three decades ago, his passion for food began as a very young man. Preparing…
