Category: Dining

Dining features, culinary culture, and beverage coverage from the Desert Foothills table.

Labor of Love

Labor of Love

By the time the day’s first light washes over the vineyard, granting it warmth, the volunteers have been working for several hours…

Empty Bowls, Full of Heart

Empty Bowls, Full of Heart

It’s an international effort to fight hunger, but locally, it has been one of the largest fundraisers for the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center…

Beef Bourguignon

Beef Bourguignon

Comfort is at its finest with Beef Bourguignon, the elegant French stew that requires little introduction. Savory pieces of beef braise for hours…

Arizona Taco Festival

Arizona Taco Festival

The tables are set for more than 100,000 tacos to be served this month at the seventh annual Arizona Taco Festival. Nearly 50 teams will compete for $10,000 in cash…

Beauty Among the Ashes: Artist Kara Young

Beauty Among the Ashes: Artist Kara Young

Mixed media artist Kara Young pulls a sheet of copper out of her wood-burning stove and washes away the ashes. As she studies the patterns and colors created by the fire…

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Once a staple of the Aztec and Mayan cultures, tomatillos are commonly known these days as the champion ingredient in green salsa…

Grilled Balsamic Green Beans

Grilled Balsamic Green Beans

Add some flare to your summer spread by grilling up some fresh green beans. A grill plate or grill basket is a great tool for preventing the beans…

Crumb Coffee Cake

Crumb Coffee Cake

It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee cake! A generous mound of rich, cinnamon-scented crumbs tops this classic buttery cake…

Chilled Corn Chowder

Chilled Corn Chowder

Corn on the cob makes an elegant summer starter in this recipe for Chilled Corn Chowder. Blending the kernels enhances the natural sweetness and creaminess of the corn…

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