Cottonwood and Jerome

Arizona Wine in the Verde Valley AVA

Last year, northern Arizona’s winemakers and tasting rooms earned some well-deserved respect. “In 2021, the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau named Verde Valley, which includes much of Yavapai County including Cottonwood, Jerome, […]

Cottonwood and Jerome

Cove Mesa Vineyards

In my 2019 book, Arizona Wine: A History of Perseverance and Passion, I included a mention of Emil and Cindy Molin. Although I had not yet met them, I was intrigued when I heard that […]

Bakery

Bagelfelds Bagels in Phoenix

Bagels were brought to New York City by Jewish immigrants in the late 19th century, and over time, their reputation has achieved a kind of cult status. While debatable, many agree that the texture, appearance, […]

BBQ

Good Food Expo | Podcast #104

The Good Food Expo is a B2B focused convention bringing together all sorts of businesses from across Arizona’s food and beverage scene. This year standouts including the award winning brewery Wren House, local powerhouse Hayden […]