Email Author Amy Silverman

Awards

• 2012 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published January 20, 2011

  "Unbalanced"

• 2012 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing

  "Shadow Dwellers"

• 2010 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - National Mental Health Association Media Awards, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - National Mental Health Association Media Awards, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - National Mental Health Association Media Awards, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2009 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published September 11, 2008

  "Mommy Dearest"

• 2009 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published August 7, 2008

  "Postmodern McCain"

• 2009 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published October 16, 2008

  "Love the War, Neglect the Warrior"

• 2009 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published August 7, 2008

  "Postmodern McCain"

• 2009 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published August 14, 2008

  "The Daily Show"

• 2007 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published November 2, 2006

  "Teenage Wasteland"

• 2006 - Missouri Lifestyle Journalism Awards, published November 25, 2004

  "Up the Down Staircase"

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2011 Stories by Amy Silverman

• Rain or Shine, Pie Social Will Go On!

  published Nov 09, 2011

  rHey all you bakers and pie eaters out there -- don't fear the forecast. We know, we know, our iPhones say "rain" too, but the folks at Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row have put our heads together ... More >>

• 10 Pie Making Tips from a Professional Pastry Chef, and Her Grandma's Pumpkin Pie Recipe

  published Nov 09, 2011

  rOK, so now you know all about Pie Social -- this Saturday at 2 p.m., Roosevelt Row, blah blah blah -- but you're still on the fence about whether to make your own pie, aren't your Chow Bella's... More >>

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  "Pie Club" Is the Best Idea We've Heard in a Really Long Time

  published Nov 08, 2011

  rBook clubs, movie clubs, supper clubs -- we've all heard about those. But Pie Clubr When brand-new Chow Bella contributor Gina Cavallo Collins mentioned she belonged to a Pie Club at her forme... More >>

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  Six Favorite Nacho Spots in Metro Phoenix

  published Nov 07, 2011

  rThis week we're knee-deep in the chips, just for you. Presenting half a dozen of Chow Bella's favorite nacho spots in metro Phoenix. 6. Nachobot No way we could skip spanikin'-new Nac... More >>

• Who Knew Deep-Fried Watermelon Would Look This Goodr

  published Nov 01, 2011

  rArmed with only a camera, intern Tedd Roundy hit the grounds of the Arizona State Fair last week in search of the tastiest looking treats. Check out his slideshow here. Beware the maggo... More >>

• Time to Make the Doughnuts at Noca: The Movie

  published Oct 31, 2011

  We'll admit it, we went a little doughnut crazy in October. To round out the month, here's one last bit of fried dough porn -- as we document the doughnut making process at Elliot Wexler's Noca in Ph... More >>

• Pie Social Community Baker Guidelines: Bring Pie, Get Tasting Tickets

  published Oct 27, 2011

  rOK, folks, it's time to get baking. Have you picked a recipe (or two) yetr Pie Social's in a little less than two weeks, and the community pie tables beckon....   Want to take partr It's... More >>

• First-Ever Food Truck Festival "The Least Lame Event I've Been to in Phoenix," Chow Bella Contributor Reports

  published Oct 24, 2011

  Our Chow Bella correspondents were out in full-force for the first-ever Food Truck Festival, held on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix this Saturday. Both Ando Muneno and Dominique Chatterjee (who to... More >>

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  Wanna Be a Judge at Pie Socialr Join the Chow Bella Book Club!

  published Oct 19, 2011

  rHey Chow Bella readers -- and pie lovers everywhere! Want to be a judge at the second-annual Pie Social, coming up Saturday, November 12 on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenixr We've got a ... More >>

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  Nine Favorite Doughnuts in Phoenix

  published Oct 18, 2011

  Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm -- doughnuts. Krispy Kreme's tanked (twice) in this town, and Dunkin' Donuts can't even make it on Mill Avenue, but a truly great doughnutr That's a different story, as the sugary frie... More >>

• Rainbow Chocolate Bacon Pecan Caramel Corn: Fair Food Showdown

  published Oct 13, 2011

    rWith the Arizona State Fair headed our way tomorrow, we at Chow Bella decided on our latest challenge: Create a "fair food" that kicks it up a notch No one dared to cook with bugs, but ... More >>

• Five Favorite Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in Metro Phoenix

  published Oct 03, 2011

  rWith temperatures dropping (okay, we've got another 20 degrees to go, but you get the idea) we're in the mood for comfort food -- like grilled cheese. What are your Phoenix favoritesr Her... More >>

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  Caramel Apple Jello Shots Made in Real Apples. Yes, Please! And (a Very Non-Traditional) Happy New Year.

  published Sep 29, 2011

  rLast night ushered in the year 5772 on the Jewish calendar. Happy New Year!  (Editor's Note: Apologies -- we got the date wrong in the original version of this post.)   Sadly, the Jew... More >>

• Theresa Greco: What I Did on My Summer Vacation

  published Sep 28, 2011

  rFall is officially in the air -- so since a couple more foodie summer vacation reports fell from the sky, we figured we'd share. Today: Theresa Greco, who "seeks out good food and wine... More >>

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  Top Six French Fry Fixes in Metro Phoenix

  published Sep 27, 2011

  Joe knows his fries.  rThis is the list that needs no introduction -- except to say that we fully expect you to throw something hot and greasy at us when you see what we chose for Num... More >>

• Dominic Armato: What I Did on My Summer Vacation

  published Sep 26, 2011

  rFall is officially in the air -- so since a couple more foodie summer vacation reports fell from the sky, we figured we'd share. Today: Dominc Armato, who blogs his heart out at skil... More >>

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  Everybody's a Critic, But Some Are Better Than Others. And Yeah, That Smarts.

  published Sep 23, 2011

  rTypically, here at Chow Bella, we prefer to sit back and let the conversation happen. We break the news, make the pronouncement, share the opinion. Then it's your job, reader, to hash it all o... More >>

• Ty Largo's Got Some Advice for Tina -- and the Rest of Us

  published Sep 19, 2011

  rThere's not much that leaves us speechless, but several of us here at Chow Bella didn't know quite what to say after reading the stream of comments that came in last week following food cri... More >>

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  Six Delicious Noodle Dishes in Metro Phoenix

  published Sep 19, 2011

  rWait -- something feels different. Did the temperature drop a couple of degreesr! Time for comfort food! Better carb-load for that cool winter we know is coming. No worries -- Chow Bella's he... More >>

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  Arizona Restaurant Week Starts Tomorrow. Have You Made Your Reservationsr

  published Sep 16, 2011

  rHey, do you subscribe to our weekly dining newsletter, Meal Ticketr If not, what are you waiting forr Sign up here. Here's a sample from this week's edition -- all about Arizona Restaurant W... More >>

• Pie Social 2011: Who's in the Final Celebrity Baker Line-Upr

  published Sep 07, 2011

  rHey Phoenix, are you ready for pier Roosevelt Row and Chow Bella are pleased to announce the line-up for this year's celebrity pie contest -- part of 2011's Pie Social, Saturday, November 12 o... More >>

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  Our 10 Favorite Spicy Dishes in Metro Phoenix

  published Sep 06, 2011

  rIt was a heat-seeking mission -- and a dangerous one. Chow Bella's contributors dispersed through the Valley, in search of the hottest, tastiest and most creative spicy culinary offerings. Read... More >>

• What Are You Doing Herer

  published Sep 05, 2011

  EAT from Rick Mereki on Vimeo. Hey, pal -- didn't you knowr It's Labor Day. You shouldn't pick up a finger today, even to, er, finger your mouse. But since you're here, check this out. Then go b... More >>

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  Five Favorite Sushi Experiences in Metro Phoenix

  published Aug 29, 2011

    For most of us, going out for sushi isn't just about scarfing down immense amounts of raw fish in our best walrus imitation. That's why this week we asked our sushi-obsessed Chow Bell... More >>

• Gwynne Heiser: What I Did on My Summer Vacation

  published Aug 26, 2011

    rIt certainly still feels like summer, but for many of us the most important part of summer (vacation) is now but a distant memory, as work and school move into high gear. Stay tuned ... More >>