Sometimes growing up with a little can yield a lot when it comes to learning valuable life lessons. For Culinary Concepts Southwest owner and chef Laura Chamberlin, who was born and raised in Tucson, living meagerly unlocked her culinarian future. “My mother had a wonderful way of transforming the simple food we had into delicious dinners.” “Of course, I didn’t appreciate it at the time. But my mom, who was single, was a really great cook. She was a scratch baker and made wonderful dishes … [Read more...] about Farm to Table, River to Flame: Chef Laura Chamberlin Caters in Town or in the Field
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Paws 4 Hope Fundraising Event for Cancer Patients Offers Pet-Friendly Fun
Cancer Support Community Arizona is hosting its annual Paws 4 Hope charity event, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 3 at Bushmaster Park in Flagstaff. The fun-filled, free community festival, presented by Purina and Warner’s Nursery, is designed to bring together pet lovers, their furry companions and the community for a day of fitness, fun and fundraising, all to support Cancer Support Community Northern Arizona. Cancer Support Community Arizona uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by … [Read more...] about Paws 4 Hope Fundraising Event for Cancer Patients Offers Pet-Friendly Fun
Smashing Glass Ceilings with Your Basketball
Increasing the number of female leaders in the country is harder than we think. When I was younger, the mandate for an organization for which I worked was to “employ more professional women,” although no one told me that when I was being recruited. So, great – I got the job, the title, the salary and the seat at the executive table. I was ecstatic about the opportunity to put my skills to use and further the company mission. And then, right away, the group of all white, older men asked me to … [Read more...] about Smashing Glass Ceilings with Your Basketball
Sephora Beauty Arrives at Kohl’s Flagstaff
Kohl’s is opening a Sephora at its Flagstaff store, as part of a move to bring “prestige beauty” to more than 100 locations across 39 states this spring. The addition of these shop locations completes the Sephora at Kohl’s rollout into more than 1,100 stores. “These Sephora at Kohl’s shops will offer Kohl’s customers a simplified shopping experience with some of the most well-known names in makeup, skincare, hair and fragrance displayed together by category in this carefully curated smaller … [Read more...] about Sephora Beauty Arrives at Kohl’s Flagstaff
Flagstaff Celebrates International Dark Sky Week with Stargazing, Music, Commemorative Brew
Mars and Jupiter are set to shine during International Dark Sky Week in Flagstaff, the world’s first and largest International Dark Sky City, with a full week of events, April 21-27. Organized by the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition (FDSC) and its partners, the celebration highlights the region’s commitment to preserving natural night skies through nightly stargazing events, the arts and community gatherings. As a warm-up to the official week, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is offering a … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Celebrates International Dark Sky Week with Stargazing, Music, Commemorative Brew
Snowy March Keeps Winter Alive at Arizona Snowbowl
Thanks to March snowstorms that delivered more than eight feet of snow to Arizona Snowbowl, ski resort officials are reporting ideal spring skiing and snowboarding conditions. And with more than 80% of trails open, Snowbowl is expecting to hold on to winter through April. “Spring’s soft snow, longer daylight hours and fewer crowds are making this the perfect time to enjoy late-season turns!” said Snowbowl Marketing Manager Angie Grubb. In addition, with mild temperatures and sunny skies in … [Read more...] about Snowy March Keeps Winter Alive at Arizona Snowbowl
Verde Valley Business Boot Camps Teach Principles of Sustainability
Thirty-week-old Rhode Island Red Chicks will be making a short trip in mid-April from a supplier in Tucson to the U.S. Post Office in Cottonwood. These top egg producers will be traveling in a little cardboard box with holes in it and enough nutrients to feed them on their journey. When the chicks arrive, a postal worker will call Marcus and Jill Thompson, managers of ECO Farm, a nonprofit model of sustainable and regenerative farming on East Highway 89A in Cottonwood. The Thompsons said they … [Read more...] about Verde Valley Business Boot Camps Teach Principles of Sustainability
Sheri Morris Captures Camp Verde’s Beauty on Canvas
Impressionist artist Sheri Morris has always loved painting the landscape of Camp Verde. So, after retiring eight years ago, she and her husband, Ed, moved to the city nicknamed “The Center of it All,” because of its middle-of-the-state location. “It’s such a wonderful place to live and paint,” said Morris, who found her dream home on a knoll with picturesque views. “I love the Verde River, the surrounding mountains, old buildings and the Native American ruins here.” Drawing and painting is … [Read more...] about Sheri Morris Captures Camp Verde’s Beauty on Canvas
‘The Barn’ Blooms: Verde River Growers Unveils New Indoor Oasis
The new retail building at Verde River Growers (VRG) is not only a pleasant and spacious place to shop for exotic plants and flowers, the climate-controlled environment is a great respite from the weather outside. “We call it ‘The Barn,’ keeping with our farmer’s market theme,” said VRG Manager Lindsey Curé. “The Barn brings 3,600 feet of a modern farmhouse feel, sprouting with new product lines and energy. There was a lot of preparation, and the work was done in stages.” The project took 14 … [Read more...] about ‘The Barn’ Blooms: Verde River Growers Unveils New Indoor Oasis
Shipping Day on Babbitt Ranches: A Scene Out of the Old West
Western traditions ride on in the high country of Babbitt Ranches. A quiet outpost known as Tin House Camp roars to life each year on Shipping Day as cowboys on horseback round up hundreds of healthy, free-range heifers and steers that they’ve worked all year to raise. Ranch Manager Clay Rodgers calls it “Super Bowl for the Cowboy World.” Watch now on Zonie Living at Star Worldwide Networks … [Read more...] about Shipping Day on Babbitt Ranches: A Scene Out of the Old West