Writer Kenneth LaFave Photography Courtesy of Binkley’s Restaurant [dropcap]K[/dropcap]evin Binkley was born 300 years too late. One imagines him in the court of an 18th century monarch, overseeing grand dinners for dukes and duchesses, preparing roast pheasant and saddle of lamb, oblivious to financial constraints and the time-consuming bother of taxes, regulations, marketing and personnel…
Writer Amanda Christmann [dropcap]F[/dropcap]rom the Tonto Apaches to Stoneman’s troops, and from prospectors to cattle ranchers, Cave Creek has made an adventurous ride through the continuum of history. Since 1970, the Cave Creek Museum has honored the stories of those who lay claim to building the historical foundation for the town and its surrounds. This…
Writer and photographer Kaylie Johnson [dropcap]T[/dropcap]his moist and delicious pumpkin cake with maple frosting is melt-in-your-mouth good! Almond flour, arrowroot flour and palm oil shortening provide healthier alternatives in this dairy-free, gluten-free and refined sugar-free version of your grandma’s favorite pumpkin cake recipe. We promise your mouth won’t notice the difference! Prep time: 15 minutes…
Writer Lara Piu [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen ideal temperatures officially set in and the phrase, “This is why we live here,” is widely used, it’s time to head to the great outdoors. And after a morning walk, hike, run or bike ride, what better way to relax than perusing fresh, local wares at your local farmers’ market? There’s…
Writer Writer Lara Piu Images Provided by Agritopia [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hat if you could live on a farm? One that would yield fresh groceries, yet you needn’t lift a finger unless you wanted to—and when you wanted a break from cooking, four restaurants and all the conveniences of the world were just a stroll or a quick…
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ealthy Oatmeal Pumpkin Bars Fall is full of delicious flavors, but finding healthy ways to prepare traditional favorites can be a challenge. These soft and chewy oatmeal pumpkin bars are gluten-free, sugar-free, and are one of the tastiest treats you’ll find all autumn! Whether you enjoy them for breakfast or dessert, they’re sure to become…
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ire Up the Grill! “Healthy” and “barbecue” aren’t always synonymous. This great burger recipe combines ground chicken with the zingy spice of jalapeños and tastes of fresh basil and seasonal avocados to pack a piquant punch. Get ready for a delicious burger that’s just as good for your waistline as it is for your mouth!…
Writer Lara Piu Photographer Whitney Thatcher Photography [dropcap]K[/dropcap]aren Olson was walking to a business meeting when she passed a desperate looking homeless woman—hardly the first she had seen on the streets of New York. There was no time to stop, but this time she did. She brought the woman a sandwich, and when Karen stopped…
Writer Lara Piu Photography Courtesy of Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or the past 26 years, nearly 5,000 food lovers have descended upon the Taste of Cave Creek to taste and test the eclectic mix and always-scrumptious flavors of the town. “Every year we look forward to this great event,” says Marshal Adam Stein who will lead…
Writer Lara Piu Photographer Sharon Kreiger and Joanna Fiorentino [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ike a big bear hug from your favorite grandma, mac and cheese is all about comfort. This month, Scottsdale will celebrate America’s most beloved comfort food at the first soon-to-be-annual Mac and Cheese Fest held along Scottsdale Waterfront. “Americans love mac and cheese,” Sharon Krieger, the…