Opakapaka: The best fish. Ever.
(Photo Courtesy of Joanie Simon) By Susie Timm, Head Cheese Each year I look forward to the Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner held at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa as part of the Scottsdale...
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Chef Jose Garces: 5 Minutes and Desert Island Take-Out
By Susie Timm, Head Cheese I recently had a chance to chat with Iron Chef champ Jose Garces, who is set to open three dining destinations at The Saguaro hotel in Downtown Scottsdale. I was feeling sort...
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Waxing Poetic: Tomato Soup + Grilled Cheese Cupcake
By Susie Timm, Head Cheese I had what can only be described as a “poetic” experience today. I tried a Tomato Soup + Grilled Cheese Cupcake from Ollie Cakes (Urban Cookies) and it was so amazing I...
View ArticleMy Favorite Thai: Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery
By Susie Timm, Head Cheese I had a sketchy experience with Thai food circa 1994 and declared it “off my list” of cuisine choices for over 15 years. Recently however, my friends at The Roaming Boomers,...
View ArticlePancake Quest 2012: winners announced
photo by Tedd Roundy, Phoenix New Times And the winner is…. Pancake Quest 2012 results are in! 3rd Place: Orange Table 2nd Place: Perk Eatery 1st Place: 24 Carrots Juice People’s Choice: Perk Eatery...
View ArticleMighty macaroons: a true San Francisco treat
By Susie Timm Macaroons. My thoughts on this old-timey treat have often ranged from “blech” to “dry and a choking hazard.” I’ve passed on many a cookie tray that included these little balls of coconut...
View ArticleGrilled Cheese Throw Down winners announced
Photo Courtesy of Meg Ross, The Luckyshotblog.com By Susie Timm, Head Cheese Join me in congratulating last night’s masters of the melty– People’s Choice Award: Mike Bouwens, 5th and Wine 2nd Place...
View ArticleWhen I die, bury me in a…bacon coffin?
By Susie Timm, Head Cheese So I woke up this morning to by far the most interesting media release I have ever received. It seems the boys at J & D’s Foods are at it again. The bacon-loving loons...
View ArticleBacon Schnecken: The world’s perfect food
by Susie Timm, Head Cheese When the box arrived this morning it was like Christmas in July. Cheesy cliches aside–for reals. I was giddy–in fact I doubt I have come down from the excitement of that...
View ArticleFall cocktail: pumpkin martinis anyone?
I enjoy holiday cocktails. Ok, if I’m being honest, I enjoy all cocktails. The crew at Cafe ZuZu Lounge at the Hotel Valley Ho have come up with a festive fall libation that I cannot wait to slurp down...
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