Happy 2024! Thank you for your endless support on my blog and social media channels in 2023. It always brings me great joy to have you on my adventures, both big and small. Quite a bit has happened since my last post on my blog, from my first debut on international TV to flying to…
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Valentine’s Day: Date Night with Domaine Carneros
Read moreIf you’re looking for a romantic experience this Valentine’s Day, then consider having a date night-in with Domaine Carneros and your special someone! To help you plan out your dinner, I created three approachable recipes with my husband that anyone can cook. These Valentine’s Day recipes include simple ingredients that are available at most grocery…
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The Best of 2022: Tasting Menus
Read moreTasting menus have become one of my favorite things to experience in recent years because it grants you the opportunity to partake in a culinary journey that exhibits the talent and artistry of the chef and their team. Across the several excellent tasting menus I experienced this year, both Michelin and non-Michelin, I created a…
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3 Places to Unwind for Happy Hour in Tucson, AZ
Read moreSometimes after a long day of work, it’s nice to unwind for happy hour with friends. I always enjoy this more casual setting since it allows me to take advantage of great prices at some of my favorite restaurants. This summer, I found myself enjoying happy hour at these three restaurants in Tucson, AZ: Maynards…
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UNITED Summer Ale Commemorates United Way’s Centennial, in Tucson, AZ
Read moreUnited Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona announced a special beer brewed by Ten55 Brewing Company to commemorate the nonprofit’s 100th anniversary! On top of creating the tailored-brewed UNITED Summer Ale, Ten55 Brewing Company is donating a portion of the beer’s proceeds back to the nonprofit. The UNITED Summer Ale is a light, crisp and…
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Sonoran Summer Menu at Loews Ventana Canyon
Read moreThrough the end of August, experience the Sonoran Summer menu at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort’s Flying V Bar & Grill. The three-course dinner highlights the indigenous ingredients in the Sonoran Desert, specifically mesquite and prickly pear. The mesquite pods and prickly pear fruit are harvested on-site, which is why the two were selected as the…
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Valentine’s Day 2021: Tucson Restaurants
Read moreTucson is celebrating Valentine’s Day with special menus all over town! Below are restaurants that I confirmed that still have openings this weekend. Most of the restaurants also offer take out options. To help you decide, I included the pricing and prix fixe menu details. There are a few other restaurants that I love, but…
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Thanksgiving with Domaine Carneros
Read moreWhether you’re celebrating virtually or in a small gathering, Thanksgiving is a special time to come together with your loved ones. Although this 2020’s festivities may look differently, one aspect that doesn’t need to change is the wine. At my in-laws house, we always have wine with our Thanksgiving dinner. And this year, I’m partnering…
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Tito & Pep Surprises Tucson with a Weekly Menu
Read moreI recently found myself pulling up to a brick building decorated with mid-century modern art in the heart of midtown Tucson. One would easily identify the art’s bright teal and burnt orange as Tito & Pep’s iconic colors. The restaurant’s mesquite-fired cuisine focuses on flavors from Tucson and the Southwest. John Martinez, owner and chef,…
