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Local ProductsLocal Product: Guacbox AZ

Marilyn HawkesFebruary 20, 2020

Check out Myriah Castillo’s popular avocado spreads that stemmed from a health-focused Mexican meal prep service.

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Local ProductsLocal Product: Mediterra Bakehouse

Marilyn HawkesJanuary 23, 2020

Using a brick hearth hand-built in France, Nick Ambeliotis and his crew craft about 20 different varieties of slow-fermented bread.

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Local ProductsLocal Hard Seltzer

Marilyn HawkesDecember 20, 2019

If White Claw Hard Seltzer has you in its unsweetened alcoholic grip, Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery offers a local alternative.

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Local ProductsSonoran Pasta Co.

Marilyn HawkesNovember 21, 2019

Brent Kille and Jasmine Brown make an assortment of fresh pasta and sauces and sell it at local farmers markets.

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Local ProductsChia Cookies

Marilyn HawkesOctober 24, 2019

Audrey Martinez launched Audrey’s Chia Cookies to share the health benefits of chia seeds with the Valley and beyond.

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Local ProductsLocal Product: Harmony Boards

Marilyn HawkesSeptember 26, 2019

Linda Hopkins fashions beautiful spreads for all occasions, chock-full of fruit, cheese, cured meats and more.

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Local ProductsScotchdale

Marilyn HawkesAugust 22, 2019

Scottsdale residents Travis Ranville and John McDonnell produce “The Most Livable Whisky.”

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Local ProductsScookies

Marilyn HawkesJuly 25, 2019

The Scookie Bar offers build-your-own deep-dish skillet cookies out of a food truck.

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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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Local ProductsCraft Sauerkraut

Marilyn HawkesFebruary 1, 2019

Craft sauerkraut gets a delicious and healthy twist from Garden Goddess.

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Local ProductsGluten-Free Cookies

Marilyn HawkesJanuary 1, 2019

Gluten-Free Cookies

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Local ProductsVegan Desserts

Marilyn HawkesDecember 1, 2018

A mother and daughter duo create sweet confections that are totally vegan.

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Local ProductsThe Fig & the Knife

Marilyn HawkesNovember 1, 2018

Chef Janette Gomez's sauce company is an ode to the underrated fig.

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Local ProductsSlavo Salt

Marilyn HawkesNovember 1, 2018

A little bit of garlic-packed Slavo Salt goes a long way.

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Local ProductsOlive Oil Chocolate

Marilyn HawkesOctober 1, 2018

Fulfill your chocolate cravings and antioxidant quota in one serving with Queen Creek Olive Mill’s olive oil chocolate bars.

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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.