We had the delicious pleasure of tasting and cooking with Bacon Marmalade, a spreadable pork condiment or shall we say bacony goodness in a jar. Who would have guessed that a skillet of burnt bacon mixed with some sugar, vinegar and spices could be Chef Ross best discovery in the kitchen. Bacon can be irresistibly paired with so many things like french toast, deviled eggs and double chocolate brownies (the perfect marriage of sweet, salty & savory). It’s amazing how a little bit of Bacon Marmalade goes along way, only to make us crave it more. Long live bacon!
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“Sugar Ah, honey, honey….you are my candy gals and you got me wanting you!”
We had the pleasure of going behind the scenes for a sneak peek in the GoodyTwos Toffee kitchen to film the first of many food documentary for our “Behind the Food” series. The best part was that we had the lucky fortune of whipping up & tasting a batch of their famous toffee. We got a candid snapshot of Goodytwos gals in action as they told us about the passion behind their sweet, crunchy and goodylicious toffee made with love. Meet Donna Gabrilson and Stacey Barnes, the adorable mother & daughter toffee duo of Goodytwos Toffee Company who’s mission is to spread toffee sweetness around the world. Being toffee making extraordinaire’s they make handmade artisan, gluten free toffee in small batches using only the best ingredients; pure cane sugar, french sea salt, local Arizonian creamery butter and Belgium chocolate. Not only is the toffee to die for but these Goody twos gals are just as sweet & warm as the toffee that they make fresh daily.
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Located in Arcadia, a neighborhood known for good eats and amazing restaurants La Grande Orange (LGO) is making a big splash. Arizonians flock here to feast on mouthwatering sandwiches, pizzas, salads, decadent breads, pastries and a good cup of joe. La Grande Orange is a gourmet boutique grocery and cafe with an adjacent casual, family friendly pizzeria .
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We had the opportunity to be spectators at our first Farm session and got to witness culinary genius Aaron May (owner of Over Easy, 18 Degrees, The Lodge, Mabel’s on Main and famous Sol y Sombra) turn up the heat in the kitchen as he spilled the beans about his upcoming restaurant Iruna, a Spanish kitchen and lounge who’s menu will reflect the culture and cuisine of Northern Spain and the Pyrenees mountains. Iruna which is named after the Basque word for the Spanish city of Pamplona will open sometime in May in the Pischke’s space in Old Town Scottsdale.
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If you are a die hard fan of the Food Network then this post may make you a little jealous. Our dear friends Falon and Seth gave us the inside scoop that the Food Network would be in Arizona filming at Greasewood Flat. So, we took this as the perfect opportunity to not only try out Greasewood Flat’s famous Bacon Green Chili Cheeseburger but take part in an actual filming. Being an adventurous couple on a mission for good eats we seized the day, hopped in our car and headed up to Greasewood Flat. We could not contain our excitement and was eager to see what Food Network star and show was going to be making a special appearance. We have been told that Greasewood Flat has been a favorite local dive amongst the natives for years and we wanted to see what all the fuss was about. But leave it to us to let our taste buds and our eyes to do the judging. So, hold on tight to your saddlebags we are taking you on a tasty ride!
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If you are like us then you probably take food very seriously. One of our favorite types of cuisine is Mexican (for which we have a love affair) and we are passionate about eating it. With the recent Twitter buzz of Verde’s grande opening we knew our growling bellies had to make an appearance. If you are looking to scratch a Mexican food itch then Verde, your Mexican meal ticket is one place we would recommend. Just take our satisfied bellies word for it! The food is fresh, the staff is friendly and the atmosphere is no frills, no-nonsense just good food fast. Verde proves that you don’t have to cross the Mexican border to enjoy authentic Mexican fare (no American influence here!).
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After a long day at the Old Town Farmer’s Market last Saturday we were in the mood for a relaxing, laid back and delicious lunch. So, we sought a dining suggestion from a local, avid, neighborhood foodie who did not steer us in the wrong direction. A gem located in the heart of downtown Scottsdale, Arcadia Farms Cafe & Wine Bar is a house turned country cottage eatery and contains intimate indoor dining and outdoor patio seating. This chic restaurant is a popular breakfast and lunch spot for locals and offers divine upscale dining at affordable prices. Beloved for its quaint, casual, elegant, inviting cottage and garden atmosphere this restaurant has solidified a special place in our hearts. Ladies you may be tempted to break out your casual floral dresses and festive hats. You are cordially invited to dine at Arcadia Farms Cafe & Wine Bar, if you have never dined at this restaurant please accept this blog post as a personal invitation.
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As die hard sushi aficionados we are always in search of amazing sushi restaurants on our travels and in our local area. In Arizona their is definitely a fair share of sushi bars to choose from, however – quality, fresh sushi that tastes like it just swam in from the shores can be hard to find. So, you can imagine our excitement when the ladies at Sweet Republic recommended we try Hana Japanese Eatery (they didn’t have to twist our arm.)
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Mobile devices like the iPhone are making the dining in or out experience even tastier. Hungry? Hosting a dinner party and need a menu? Just pick up your iPhone. The app store is dishing out some amazing app-etizers to get your dining experience off to a good start. There are so many amazing, fun, user friendly and FREE apps out their that we use on a daily basis to help ease our hunger pains. Well, we don’t want to be stingy so we want to share them with you. Trust us there is enough to go around! Dine a la carte and download a few of our foodie favorites until you are full.
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In a recent food blog we did about a mobile crepe company @TruckinGoodFood we couldn’t help but realize we’ve been noticing more and more chefs & foodies with food tattoos. Come on – a Nutella tattoo is pretty awesome! If you love a food that much getting inked shows some serious dedication.
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