Food + Beverage

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Food + Beverage

Food Fighters

The Joy Bus Diner delivering hope, healing to those battling cancer one meal at a time Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Debby Wolvos This Thanksgiving, The Joy Bus founder chief executive officer Jennifer Caraway has more to be thankful for than ever.   That is because the nonprofit, which was founded by Caraway in 2011 as a means to provide cancer patients with healthy meal deliveries, will soon move into a new 6,700-square-foot space that will give the organization the...

Life + Culture

Morning Munchie Magician

Beloved local chef, restaurateur Joey Maggiore making delectable dreams come through with brunch-focused cookbook Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Joanie Simon The term “go big or go home,” is often hyperbole, but not when talking about local celebrity chef and serial restaurateur Joey Maggiore. Known for his gold chains, eye-popping recipes, and charisma to spare, Maggiore is the force behind a slew of locally grown concepts that are blowing up nationwide, including The Sicilian...

Entertainment

Fair Food Frenzy

Indulge in crazy concoctions and classic cravings at Arizona’s culinary carnival Article by Kris Ann Valdez | Photography by Stephanie Slezak Walk the Arizona State Fairgrounds and you’re sure to be greeted with the sweet and savory aromas of everything from smoky BBQ to kettle corn. Of course, the fair has staples: turkey legs, funnel cakes and corndogs. But what keeps fair food interesting is the break from tradition into the eccentric and unpredictable. Take, for example, this year’s...

Style + Beauty

The Secret Weapon in Your Wardrobe

Unveiling the power of color analysis to boost your confidence and natural beauty Article by Beth Del Ville | Photography by Provided by Tabitha Dumas Ever wonder why certain colors make you glow, while others leave you looking washed out? It’s all about harnessing the power of color. Tabitha Dumas of Signature Color Style, a Certified Image Consultant in the East Valley who helps women of all ages find their best hues, shares how to find your perfect shades, incorporate color into your...

Arts + Culture

Objets d'Art

Curated coffee table books for every interior and interest Article by Beth Del Ville For the one with wanderlust | Capri Dolce Vita Tour the ancient island of Capri in this bright and gorgeously oversized book. It features more than 270 glittering pages with glamorous photos of life on the sun-soaked island. Written by Cesare Cunaccia, a writer, lecturer, curator and journalist who served as editor at large for Vogue Italia and L’Uomo Vogue, as well as the antiques consultant for...

Home + Design

Desert Gardening for Beginners

An East Valley garden educator shares tips and advice Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Provided by Angela Judd As a Master Gardener, Angela Judd wants everyone interested in cultivating their green thumbs to know one important point. “Gardening in the desert is different, but not impossible,” she says. Judd, an East Valley resident and gardener behind the Growing in the Garden blog, YouTube channel, and social media pages, is devoted to helping teach others to garden and has been...

Home + Design

The Closing Shift

Tidying up before turning in Article by Beth Del Ville If you’ve ever worked in retail or the food industry, you may be familiar with the concept of the closing shift – putting everything back in order at the end of the day and preparing for a smooth morning. This concept is now finding its way into our homes. The closing shift aims to help tidy your home, and your mind, by completing small tasks before bed that can help make a big difference in the morning.   So skip the evening social...

Home + Design

Staircase Chic

Take your home to new heights with a staircase transformation Article by Beth Del Ville | Photography by B&A Stairs and Metal Gates, LLC The staircase - sometimes considered a mere connector between levels - has the potential to be so much more than just a working element. By combining thoughtful design with innovative functionality, a staircase can evolve into a dynamic and integral component of your home's living space; a versatile and purposeful centerpiece that adds style and value.   ...

Home + Design

Carefully Curated

East Valley interior designer adds beauty and function to take Ahwatukee home to the finish line Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Agnes Art and Photo As an interior designer and real estate agent, Lisa Ryan Whyte knows firsthand how a carefully curated combination of furniture, artwork, and other decor can help transform a house into a home.   Whyte was asked by clients to apply her design skills and expertise to add artistic interior design touches to a home they recently...