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The PHiXArizona Nonprofits: Altered Tails

Marilyn HawkesMay 6, 2019

Get the inside scoop about Altered Tails.

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Desert DigestRecipesRecipe Friday: Ghost Ranch Braised Pork Torta

Marilyn HawkesMay 3, 2019

Learn how to make Ghost Ranch's Braised Pork Torta at home.

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Desert DigestFive Guacamole Deals For Your Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Marilyn HawkesApril 29, 2019

To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Valley restaurants offer a variety of drink and food specials, from special blend margaritas to creamy guacamole.

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Desert DigestRecipesRecipe Friday: Modern Market Eatery’s Herb Yogurt Dressing

Marilyn HawkesApril 26, 2019

Learn how to make Modern Market Eatery's Herb Yogurt Dressing at home.

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Desert DigestT. Cook’s at Royal Palms Resort Got a Delicious Makeover

Marilyn HawkesApril 22, 2019

If you haven’t been to T. Cook's lately, it’s time to give the iconic Royal Palms Resort restaurant another look.

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Desert DigestRecipe Friday: Desert Vibes Bowl

Marilyn HawkesApril 19, 2019

Learn how to make Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade's Desert Vibes Bowl at home.

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Desert DigestDiningFood & DrinkA Look Behind The Scenes at the Merkin Vineyards Wine Bar

Marilyn HawkesApril 15, 2019

"The approach here is for guests to have their senses come alive with an Arizona experience,” says owner and head winemaker Maynard James Keenan.

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Desert DigestFood & DrinkRecipesRecipe Friday: Taco Guild Borracho Beans

Marilyn HawkesApril 12, 2019

Learn how to make Taco Guild's borracho beans at home.

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Desert DigestDiningRecipesRecipe Friday: Blue Hound Mac ‘N Cheese

Marilyn HawkesApril 5, 2019

It’s hard to pass up a comforting bowl of mac and cheese – so don't.

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Three BitesLoco Moco

Marilyn HawkesMarch 31, 2019

Hawaiian food fans are cuckoo for loco moco.

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Veg OutGarden Burrito

Marilyn HawkesMarch 31, 2019

Joyride Taco House’s Garden Variety Burrito is anything but ordinary.

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Local ProductsPita Jungle Sriracha

Marilyn HawkesMarch 31, 2019

Pita Jungle puts a healthy spin on Sriracha with three spicy varieties.

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Q&AArizona Nonprofits: Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine

Marilyn HawkesMarch 19, 2019

In 1998, when Ana Colombo’s daughter was in 2nd grade, she brought home a flyer from school about joining Girl Scouts.

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RecipesRecipe Friday: Modern Tortilla Crispy Pork Belly Tacos

Marilyn HawkesMarch 15, 2019

Most everyone has a favorite taco recipe, from spicy chicken and shredded beef to battered fish and fried avocado. This week, the folks from Modern Taco food truck offer a recipe you might not have in your repertoire: Crispy Pork Belly Tacos.

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HealthGood Genes

Marilyn HawkesMarch 14, 2019

Valley Genomics companies aim to use DNA for everything from cancer treatment to skin care.

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.