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October 20, 2011
The Hole Story on Gourmet Doughnuts
Jackie MercandettiEliot Wexler, owner of the award-winning restaurant Noca in Central Phoenix, has a theory about why we're obsessed with doughnuts. "The great thing about doughnuts, in general, is that whatever culture you're from, across the world, there is a doughnut. A variation, a permu ... More >>
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October 28, 2011
Whole Foods "Ultimate Food Fight" Chef Competition Comes to Scottsdale Nov. 3rd
http://alaplancha.wordpress.com/2011/07/30/la-tomatina-worlds-best-food-fight/ Cute play on words to call it a "food fight" -- we hope the chefs don't get too excited and start anything like this.Starting to freak a bit about what you're going to cook for the holidays this year? Don't fret ... More >>
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November 2, 2011
What's the Most Unusual Item That's Been Ripped Off From Your Restaurant?
Welcome to Chow Bella's Bites & Dishes, where each week Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question or topic New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you'd like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. Salt and pepper shakers, flatware, tea light ... More >>
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November 4, 2011
Six Farmers' Markets to Check Out in Metro Phoenix
Ando Muneno You can't swing a dead cat in this town without hitting a farmers' market these days, particulary now that we've hit prime season. We're all in favor of the trend, but the selection can be a little overwhelming. So Chow Bella's sharing our favorite spots for fresh organic produce a ... More >>
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November 9, 2011
Does Culinary School Matter?
Welcome to Chow Bella's Bites & Dishes, where each week Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question or topic New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you'd like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. Miss a question? Go here. With the rise of celeb ... More >>
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November 9, 2011
Rain or Shine, Pie Social Will Go On!
Hey 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 and come up with a rain location (to be decided, if need be) for Saturday's Pie Social -- 2 p.m. o ... More >>
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November 12, 2011
Downtown's Pie Social (A Field Guide)
There's going to be a lot to see and do at the Chow Bella/Roosevelt Row Pie Social today. But more important, there are going to be people on the same mission: Drop off the pies (optional), get the tasting tickets, find the best pies, taste, and repeat. Note: Winners of the celebrity ... More >>
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November 14, 2011
Breakfast Goes Vegan at Pomegranate Cafe
In an effort to make Mom proud, Chow Bella's taking a good, hard look at the most important meal of the day in the form of Scrambled, a weekly review of local breakfast spotsOh, Ahwatukee. Land of SUV's and soccer moms -- not exactly a mecca for the granola culture, which is why we we ... More >>
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November 14, 2011
Pie Social 2011 Winners Announced
Don't know about you, but we're still on a sugar high after the second annual Chow Bella/Roosevelt Row Pie Social. And with good cause. Hundreds of pies were consumed Saturday afternoon in downtown Phoenix, as some of the best chefs in town squared off in an extraordinary display ... More >>
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November 24, 2011
A Thanksgiving Treat from Chow Bella
Well, hello there! We didn't expect to see you today. But we're glad to have the chance to wish you a happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Chow Bella -- and to share a little sweet we found just for you. Follow Chow Bella on Facebook and Twitter.
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November 25, 2011
For the Gin Lover: John's Premium Tonic Syrup from Tuck Shop
The packaging is reminiscent of medicine and includes instructions.Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, fro ... More >>
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November 28, 2011
Wrapped Goodness: The Twelve Tamales of Christmas from Los Sombreros
The gift with its own wrapping: the tamale.Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business o ... More >>
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November 30, 2011
For the Grillmaster or Aspiring Chef: Artisan Sea Salts from Go Lb. Salt
Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star ideas, the ... More >>
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December 2, 2011
Limited Release: 2010 Cochise County Shiraz from Pillsbury Wine Company
Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star ideas, the ... More >>
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December 2, 2011
Bonfire Grill Four-Course Beer Dinner on Tuesday Night? Yes, Please.
We must admit it. Chow Bella has quite a crush on Bonfire Grill. Every one of us who's paid a visit can't wait to return -- and now there's no reason to wait, with a pretty incredible sounding beer dinner this Tuesday, December 6 at 6 p.m., in partnership with O'Dell Brewing Co. Reserva ... More >>
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December 5, 2011
Mmm . . . Doughnuts at Chandler's BoSa
In an effort to make Mom proud, Chow Bella's taking a good, hard look at the most important meal of the day in the form of Scrambled, a weekly review of local breakfast spotsA while back, Chow Bella got a little doughnut-obsessed, so a trip to one of our favorite fried-dough purveye ... More >>
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December 6, 2011
For the Holiday Hostess: Salad Servers from Frances Vintage
Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star idea ... More >>
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December 7, 2011
The Gift That Grows: Non-GMO Seed Gift Basket From Humble Seed
Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star ideas, the ... More >>
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December 12, 2011
Weekend Brunch at Boulders on Broadway
In an effort to make Mom proud, Chow Bella's taking a good, hard look at the most important meal of the day in the form of Scrambled, a weekly review of local breakfast spots. We love breakfast -- obviously -- but let's be real, breakfast options can get a little predictable. Althou ... More >>
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December 13, 2011
For the Festival Foodie: 2012 Scottsdale Culinary Festival Pre-Sale Special (Limited Time Offer!)
Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star ideas, the ... More >>
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December 13, 2011
Shannon's Who-Cares-About-Chocolate Lemon Crunch Sugar Cookies
Tedd Roundy Shannon's lemon cookies.Our latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. From now through Christmas, we present Chow Bella's 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. Today: 11. Shannon Armour's Who-Cares-About-Chocolate Lemon Crunch Sugar Cookies. I don't make coo ... More >>
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December 14, 2011
For the Chocoholic: A Chocolate Affair Class at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort
Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star ideas, the ... More >>
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December 16, 2011
Poll: Local Breeze Closes; What Will You Miss Most?
Chow Bella learned yesterday that Local Breeze, a popular downtown hang-out quietly closed it doors recently. It's a sad fate for what had become a staple for the downtown dining crowd. We want to know what you'll miss the most about the beach-themed bar and restaurant.
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December 16, 2011
Kim Porter's Ham Taco Christmas
Claire LawtonChristmas comes a little early to Chow Bella this year -- in the form of some darn good holiday storytelling. We had so much fun with our Misfit Thanksgiving last month we decided to do it again for Christmas and Hanukkah, and we're glad we did. Today, local playwright, actor ... More >>
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December 19, 2011
Susan Tully's Wassail Christmas
Christmas comes a little early to Chow Bella this year -- in the form of some darn good holiday storytelling. Today, Susan Tully shares a booze-filled tale of love and cheer. Claire LawtonThe first time I met my next-door neighbor, I was a guest at his annual Wassail party. His Wassail wa ... More >>
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December 20, 2011
Locally Made Goodies All in One Place at Phoestivus Market
Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star ideas, the ... More >>
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December 21, 2011
For the Culinary-Minded Traveler: An Escape to Aravaipa Farms
Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star ideas, the ... More >>
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December 21, 2011
Nicole's Mini Pans
Our latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. From now through Christmas, we present Chow Bella's 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. Today: Nicole Smith's Mini Pans. Tedd Roundy Nicole's serving 'em up.Some people say, "I'm turning into my mother" like it's a bad thin ... More >>
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December 22, 2011
For the Local Beer Lover: Four Peaks Gift Card
Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star idea ... More >>
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December 22, 2011
Crambambull (a.k.a. Beernog)
beerinbc.com We talked a little bit last week about eggnog, but if you've spent more than 20 minutes at Chow Bella you know that I'm a beer guy. A good beer offers a bigger body and complementary flavors that will bring your nog to the next level. Plus, beernog has an alias that's super fun ... More >>
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December 23, 2011
Giving Back: A Donation to the Association of Arizona Food Banks
Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star idea ... More >>
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December 26, 2011
The Five Most Memorable Things I Put in My Mouth in 2011
That's right, laugh it up. Although the title of this post wasn't my idea, I did consume a fair share of noteworthy eats in 2011. Whether crazy-delicious, crazy-exotic, or just crazy-crazy, many have managed to make quite an impression. Here are five of the most significant. 5. Pan-Seared Sc ... More >>
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December 27, 2011
In Season: Kale Salad
Jennifer Woods Lately, in this In Season series, we're taking a look at what I take home from Crooked Sky Farms each week and see what I've done with my CSA share, or part share. This week I'm using Toscano/black/dinosaur/cavolo nero/lacinato kale.
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December 28, 2011
Laurie Notaro's Chicken Pot Pie, Pot-Infused Vodka and 8 More Favorite Recipes of 2011
Laurie Notaro Boy, are we full. 2011 was a year of great new restaurants, delicious morsels -- and many new recipes to try. Here are a few of the favorites Chow Bella shared with you this last year. 10. Laurie Notaro's Chicken Pot Pie Not only was our favorite ... More >>
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December 31, 2011
Cheers to a New Year from Chow Bella
Phantom Cocktails from Ty Migota on Vimeo. Nice to see you here! We're out popping corks, setting off fireworks and lining up some fabulous content for Chow Bella, the 2012 edition. Wishing you and yours a happy, safe New Year's celebration. See you next year. Follow Chow Bella on Facebook&n ... More >>
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January 4, 2012
Coconut Oil: All About The Ultimate All-In-One Ingredient
http://www.cooktj.com/We know that it's delicious and healthful (depending on whom you ask), but did you know that coconut oil (now a house product at Trader Joe's) is: anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, and improves nutrient absorption? Move over Dr. Bronners, you ... More >>
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January 9, 2012
Breakfast Sunny Side Up at Scramble in North Phoenix
In an effort to make Mom proud, Chow Bella's taking a good, hard look at the most important meal of the day in the form of Scrambled, a weekly review of local breakfast spots.Scramble has all the makings of a fantastic restaurant. It has a walk-up counter for fast dining times. The ... More >>
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January 20, 2012
A Peek at the Homes of Your Favorite TV Chefs
http://www.architecturaldigest.com/homes/Who do you think lives and cooks in this sleek California home?Who doesn't love peering into the lives of our favorite (and even our not so favorite) celebrities?Here at Chow Bella, we have food on the brain at all times and when we spotted this list of To ... More >>
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January 23, 2012
Happy Chinese New Year!
Today is the start of the 15 day Chinese New Year celebration and it's the lunar year of the Water Dragon -- hooray! It's been said that those who are born during the Year of the Dragon are wise and powerful but it's also been said that those people, as well as those born during the years of the ... More >>
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January 25, 2012
Chow Bella's on Pinterest!
Chow Bella did it. We succumbed to the most addictive website to hit the internet scene since Stumble Upon. We are now on Pinterest. Never heard of Pinterest? You're missing out (or lucky, we're not exactly sure yet). It's this really great site that lets you organize, categorize, and s ... More >>
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January 25, 2012
If Arizona Had a State Food, What Would It Be?
Welcome to Chow Bella's Bites & Dishes, where Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you'd like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. Miss a question? Go here.Deborah McMillion NeringA few weeks ago, w ... More >>
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January 26, 2012
The Hungry Monk and Pittsburgh Willy's Pair Cold Beers with Hot Dogs Tonight
Did you read Chow Bella's Top 10 Hot Dogs list yesterday? Remember number 3? It was Pittsburgh Willy's and they happen to be bringing their award-winning dogs to The Hungry Monk in Chandler tonight from 5 to 8:30. How convenient! If you haven't tried one of Pittsburgh Willy's do ... More >>
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January 30, 2012
Breakfast Cookie?! That's a Trend We Can Embrace
Jennifer WoodsIn an effort to make Mom proud, Chow Bella's taking a good, hard look at the most important meal of the day in the form of Scrambled, a mashup of breakfast recipes, news and reviews of local restaurants serving the a.m. crowd. We were eager to jump on the breakfast cookie trend ... More >>
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February 1, 2012
Caramelpalooza 2012 Entry Deadline Extended!
Get excited. We are. That's because we've got the list of a dozen chefs already signed up to compete in Caramelpalooza 2012, which will take place Friday, March 2, at Smeeks candy shop in central Phoenix, from 7 p.m. til the caramel runs out. We're extending the deadline a bit, because ... More >>
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February 3, 2012
What Food Trends Do You See for the Valley in 2012?
Welcome to Chow Bella's Bites & Dishes, where Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you'd like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. Miss a question? Go here.From predicted national trends in cuisine ... More >>
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February 6, 2012
Pinterest Contest: Follow Chow Bella and You Might Win $50 at Sushi Roku!
It's not a secret. We are pretty addicted to Pinterest here at Chow Bella. We sit online for hours on end wondering how someone managed to carve a picture of the globe into an apple or wishing we could somehow make an M&M ombre cake ourselves. Seriously, it's a great way to get ... More >>
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February 8, 2012
Caramelpalooza 2012 Chefs Announced
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet. That's all we can say about the line-up for Caramelpalooza 2012, the third annual caramel tasting event co-sponsored by Smeeks candy store and Chow Bella, going down Friday, March 2 at 7 pm. But don't take our word for it -- check out the list for yourself. Please, try not to ... More >>
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February 10, 2012
Chow Bella Chills Out in the Fridge at Papago Brewing Company
Who hasn't wanted to spend a few minutes chatting up the guys who make their favorite brews? The Chow Bella team, lucky dogs that we are, recently got the opportunity to do just that. The catch? We only got about three minutes with each one. These guys are busy! Watch the short video below for an ... More >>
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February 13, 2012
Pancake Art Using a Pancake "Pen"
Photo: Jennifer WoodsWe know you can just get a plain ol' squeeze bottle and cut a large hole, what can we say, we are attracted to bold colors and the heat reistant tip.In an effort to make Mom proud, Chow Bella's taking a good, hard look at the most important meal of the day in the form of ... More >>
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February 13, 2012
Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro
blogs.westword.com Beer: Milk Stout NitroBrewery: Left Hand Brewing Co. Style: Milk StoutABV: 6 percent Greetings, fellow scientists! Beer may seem simple on the surface, but there's a fair amount of chemistry, physics and other magical disciplines involved in both the creation and serving ... More >>
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