We arrived in Fairbanks to a sunny, 77F day. This is definitely not what comes to mind when an outsider thinks of the word “Alaska”. The Fairbanks airport is small—only six gates—but very modern. We had no trouble finding our … Continue reading
So, today begins the journey of a lifetime. After months of planning and preparation, Hazel and I are headed north to America’s last frontier—Alaska. We will be exploring Fairbanks, Denali National Park, and Anchorage, before boarding Holland America’s MS Statendam … Continue reading
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This year — along with cinnamon basil, lemon thyme, and red onions — we grew some Anaheim Chiles in our raised container garden. We do not use additional pesticides or fertilizers on our vegetables and herbs. Our one plant yielded about 20 chiles … Continue reading
Last Saturday, Hazel and I decided to check out Pizzeria Bianco in Central Phoenix’s Heritage Square. We had heard rumblings about long lines, long waits, and the best pizza in the U.S. In fact major media outlets such as the … Continue reading
We were in Flagstaff for the weekend and were looking for a new culinary spot for dinner. After some searching of Yelp and TripAdvisor, we decided to head to Criollo Latin Kitchen in the heart of downtown Flagstaff. When we … Continue reading
On Saturday, we ventured into the “wilds” of Bearizona. This relatively new Northern Arizona attraction is located just east of the Route 66 village of Williams, AZ. You won’t find lions, tigers, or elephants here. Instead the park features animals native … Continue reading
On the day before my birthday, Hazel and I headed to Zinburger at Biltmore Fashion Park for lunch. We have had various results with other Fox Restaurant Concepts. Olive & Ivy has great food, but abhorrently slow service. True Food’s … Continue reading
Another weekend, another attempt to find some place to eat amongst a sea of restaurant chains and fast food joints. A few weeks ago, I had spotted a listing for El Rico’s Mexican Restaurant on Yelp! With four and five … Continue reading
Are you looking for a vegetarian noodle recipe that comes with a kick? Hazel made these firey noodles during one of our Iron Chef challenges. ~15 ounces of soba noodles or whole wheat pasta* 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli 1 … Continue reading