Blogs and Blogging

Republican Blogger Jeff Vath Fought for Sanity in the AZ GOP

The Tangled Web We Watch: A Bizarre Episode of Father-Son Bonding in the 21st Century

Rachel Alexander, Disgraced Arizona Lawyer, Reduced to Begging for Cash to Save Cat

Rachel Alexander, the disgraced lawyer and blogger who helped former Maricopa County Andrew Thomas in his unethical attacks against county leaders, has been reduced to begging for cash to help her cat. She's built a website for the 6-year-old cat, Buckley, and claims to be near a $1,750 goal to fun ... More >>

Laurie Notaro's Army of Foodies (Part Two)

I'm sorry, but there are always more. As soon as I hit save on my Army of Foodies list, I came up with another five. While these Amuse Douchers aren't always as prominent in everyday foodie structure, they are there. Thankfully, most of them will move on in about three months to whatever the next ... More >>

Angela Hardison's Bean and Corn Salsa and a Pink Grapefruit Poundcake Recipe by Shelley Sikora

A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. Angela Hardison​This week we have two recipes. One is nice and one is naughty. First, Angela Hardison's healthful snack that's brimming with good food choices that's as easy as stirring up a few ingredients in a bowl. After that, a twist on ... More >>

Girl Meets Fork Reviews Old Town Whiskey and Spicy Peanut Veggie Flautas Recipe

A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. ​Susie Timm got giddy over pink towels by the pool, pickled vegetables and duck fat fries which she thinks should be inducted into a food hall of fame at Old Town Whiskey located within The Saguaro Hotel. Check out her snaps and more of h ... More >>

To Friends and Foes of the Feathered Bastard

Think it's time for a change...Because of the impending holiday and some minor complications with my recent surgery, Feathered Bastard will go semi-dark until after Thanksgiving. Please look for regular blogging to begin again November 28, though I may blog before then if there's an item that's ... More >>

Scottsdale-Based Restaurant Service Blog and a Pumpkin with Gruyere Soup Recipe

A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. ​We were alerted to this Scottsdale-based blog about customer service from an ex waiter who spent many years in kitchens and he's ready to tell his stories and get yours on Amazing Service, Really. We thought that his post on Front of the Hou ... More >>

Tumblr of the Week: F**k Yeah, The Format

http://fuckyeahtheformat.tumblr.com/​As much as ASU's radio station The Blaze 1330AM still overplays the hell out of "The First Single," The Format is still a lovable band that will always be in our hearts.One blogger has made it his or her mission to keep The Format's spirit alive since the group ... More >>

Seth Chadwick of Feasting in Phoenix Blog Says Goodbye

On Sunday, local food blogger Seth Chadwick, who started Feasting in Phoenix, the blog he labeled as, "When Zagat meets Sex and the City. . .," posted his last entry. Started in 2005, Feasting in Phoenix featured Chadwick's reviews from eateries around the Valley and, occasionally, the country, tre ... More >>

Page One: Inside the New York Times Takes the Story to the Newsroom

Arizona Vanilla, Dairy Camp, Blogging In Spanish, "Old" Restaurants, and The Breadfruit's New Rum Bar

A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. Dine Out Phoenix Vanilla beans, Simply Vanilla cookbook, and sweet syrups at Arizona Vanilla Company​Dine Out Phoenix reminded us of the Mesa-based food company Arizona Vanilla Company. The part that hooked us: "Arizona Vanilla offers extr ... More >>

Tumblr of the Week: Break Up Your Band

BreakUpYourBand.tumblr.com​Plenty of people can appreciate good writing when they recognize it. I particularly appreciate reading good pieces about music. If I'm reading something that's not about any of my favorite bands, that's even better because maybe I'll learn something, and perhaps you will ... More >>

Homemade Samoas, BBQ Bruce, Foodiebear's Foodzie Box, and Pickled Grapes

A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. Les Petite GourmettesThey made the holes in the cookies using a clean drinking straw​Can we get a hell yeah? We have a recipe for making Girl Scout Samoas at home. We had fun taste testing the Keeber fake outs, but we really like the idea of ma ... More >>

For Friends and Foes of Feathered Bastard

Duty calls, and I have been employed on a project by my masters, which is now monopolizing most of my free time. And no, it has nothing to do with Arpaio, thankfully.As a consequence, there will be extremely light blogging, FB-wise, for the remainder of the week. I will resume regular posts by Wedne ... More >>

Meet Her Majesty, The Bacon Queen

Amy Vernon​Former East Valley Tribune journalist Amy Vernon crowned herself The Bacon Queen in 2009 after a bit of online recognition pushed her into sweet, smoked stardom. So much so that she's the top female submitter of all time on Digg.com.   Among many other things, Vernon cu ... More >>

Jeff Flake on Blast, by Julie Erfle, No Less

politicsuncuffed.comJulie Erfle, speaking her mind on her new blogAmong those disappointed by Republican Arizona Congressman Jeff Flake's recent about face on immigration is Julie Erfle, the widow of slain Phoenix Police Officer Nick Erfle.You'll recall that Officer Erfle was murdered in 2007 by an ... More >>

March 25 In Blogs: Get Ready For the Apocalypse, Jackson's on 3rd, Sanctuary, and Joe Arpaio

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Pump Up the Volumes

Titanic book sale goes off for the 55th year

Feb. 1 In Blogs: Spice, Jethro Tull, Canna Cola, and Hells Angels

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Phoenix Eaterati Dish on Their Fave Foods of 2010

Joe Johnston Restaurateur Joe Johnston's perfect sandwich of 2010.​ What was the best thing you ate in 2010? I asked around with a handful of Phoenix food lovers, and they were split down the middle. For some, the answer was easy and obvious, a singular work of gastronomic perfec ... More >>

Local Blogger Bill Wyman Fools Media with Spoof Mick Jagger Letter

​Bill Wyman -- a valued member of Phoenix's blogging community held in high esteem by all those who know him -- has successfully perpetrated a humorous ruse upon the news media.Mr. Wyman, you see, shares his name with the former bassist of The Rolling Stones, one of the world's most beloved rock ' ... More >>

Nov. 5 In Blogs: Russell Pearce, First Friday, A Perfect Circle, Foodies Like Us, and Meth

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Oct. 26 In Blogs: Tom horne, Jan Brewer, Damon Albarn, Jerk Chicken, and Sarah Palin

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Are Food Paparazzi a Pain in the Ass?

​You know you've seen them. Heck, maybe you're one of them (like me): People who obsessively document their meals, whipping out camera phones or even serious, professional quality photog equipment to get shots of food to share online, whether for a blog or for social media. Sure, they're hung ... More >>

Tempra Tantrum Wine Dinner and Popcorn Ice Cream in Today's Eater's Digest

almostbourdain.blogspot.com​Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Temper Tantrum Wine DinnerTuesday, August 24 hidden gem Fuego Bistro welcomes you to join them for a special dinner with the owner of Tempra Tantrum Wines. From 6 to 8 p.m. enjoy a cu ... More >>

Your Guide to Navigating Blogger-Created Genre Names

​ "What the fuck is chillwave?????" Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast tweeted back in April, when MTVU blogger Lindsay Hood described her band as "chillwave," after dismissing genres like "lo-fi," "glo-fi" and "Gorillavsbearcore" in her blurb advancing the video for the band's single "When I'm Wi ... More >>

Arizona Press Club Names Up On The Sun "Best Features Blog"

​It brings me great joy to report that Up On The Sun was named the Best Features Blog in the state by the Arizona Press Club in a ceremony Saturday night in downtown Phoenix. Niki D'Andrea, Jonathan McNamara, Stephen Chilton and I made up the winning team. (Full results here.)The "Best Features Bl ... More >>

Hello to Jackalope Ranch, Farewell to Arty Girl

http://www.flickr.com/photos/notionscapital/3255292803/​Don't panic. Take a deep breath, count to ten, and relax.Yes, it's true. Arty Girl will be no longer.At least, not in this format on this blog. She will live on in spirit, however, at our new blog, Jackalope Ranch. It's a blog completely devo ... More >>

April 21 In Blogs: SB 1070, Coachella, America's Taco Shop, and Rick Romley

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: SB 1070 Fallout: Video of Yesterday's Civil Disobedience, and the Capitol 9 Releas ... More >>

J.D. Hayworth's New Field Director Is Conservative Blogger Shane Wikfors

​The campaign of would-be U.S. Senator J.D. Hayworth confirmed today that it has hired Shane Wikfors, the blogger behind sonoranalliance.com, to serve as its field director.Hayworth, the former radio gabber, is trying to unseat John McCain in the GOP primary.Even as it confirmed Wikf ... More >>

Food Critics: Outmoded or More Relevant Than Ever?

It's not easy being a food spy these days. ​No wonder food critics are feeling introspective. Between publishing's industrywide troubles, the ever-increasing speed (and seemingly decreased value) of online information, the mushrooming presence of food blogs, and the une ... More >>

Out and Proud

Political standup is all that, and more

October 28 In Blogs: Vice Magazine, Circle of Food, Barry Goldwater, and Arpaio

​In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Joe Arpaio Target of FBI Probe, Says Channel 5 in Report to Air Thursday Up on the Sun: Club ... More >>

Blogging Data and E-Mails From County Attorney Sought by County Manager in Latest Flap

Maricopa County Manager David Smith wants to know whether certain employees at the County Attorney's Office are writing anonymous blog posts and comments. Smith sent a letter today to County Attorney Andrew Thomas and several of his employees, demanding the information on bl ... More >>

Home, Tweet Home: Jeff Moriarty Is Trying to Create a Cultural Identity for Phoenix, 140 Characters at a Time

August 17 In Blogs: Minuteman, Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts, Foie Gras, and Bugatti Veyron

​​In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Minuteman CEO Carmen Mercer Named in Arizona Attorney General Lawsuit Over Fraudulent Scam ... More >>

Bacon Queen Heather Lauer at Changing Hands Tonight

​You never know where your food obsessions might take you. For Heather Lauer, an enthusiasm for bacon spawned a blog, Bacon Unwrapped (now four years old), which then spawned a book, Bacon: A Love Story. Since blogger Julie Powell followed a similar trajectory with her Julie/Julia Project ... More >>

Pastor Tased at Checkpoint for 20 Seconds, Says Wife; Typical Taser Burst is Five Seconds

Anderson's blog siteSteven Anderson, while in custody in a Border Patrol trailer A Valley pastor who was left bloody after an encounter with authorities at an Interstate 8 Border Patrol checkpoint suffered through 20 seconds of tasering, the man's wife says. Zsuzsanna Anderson tells Valle ... More >>

Brett Mecum Article Removed by Popular Right-Wing Blog; Sonoran Alliance Denies Republican Party Influenced Decision

One of our fleet-fingered readers managed to cut and paste the text of a right-wing blog post and its comments about Brett Mecum (above), executive director of the Arizona Republican Party, just before blog site deleted the content. Like many blog sites, including our own Valley ... More >>

More Bacony Perversity

What am I doing up blogging at this hour? I'm sharing this hysterical link with you. This is the kind of stuff my dear friends email to me in the middle of the night, when it's really hard to laugh silently. Check out How to Use Bacon to Make Your Life Incredible and Amazing...  

Groove Candy Lands at Doc's Place

Less than a week after getting booted from the now-extinct Lyte Lounge & Bistro, Wednesday night hip-hop throwdown Groove Candy will take up residence at CenPho restaurant/jazz spot Doc's Place starting on April 8. Power 98.3 mid-day jock Karlie Hustle, who hosts the weekly event, made the ... More >>

Jimmy Eat World Is on Twitter

Hey, Tweeps! One of Arizona's finest, Jimmy Eat World, is on Twitter. The band is joining the ranks of popular local groups such as The Loveblisters, Miniature Tigers, and The Maine who use the social-networking site to Tweet about band news, share fun anecdotes, and photos in 140 characters or fe ... More >>

Anonymous Blogger Takes Issue With Anti-Arpaio Goldwater Report

An anonymous local political blog has been getting some right-wing attention this morning with its claim that the conservative Goldwater Institute has "gone way off the deep end" with their critical report on Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Liberty's Apothecary has many problems with the Insti ... More >>

Oral Victory

Poetry master Bill Campana keeps the good times rolling

Andrew Thomas and Crew Likely Authors of Anonymous Blogs, Report States

"Live Bloggers" On Channel 12: Technologically Advanced [and Totally Ridiculous]

Cakespy -- so cute

Conference Fever