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Meghan Olesen

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    June 28, 2011

    "Hotter Than July Chili Cook-Off and Salsa Fest" Seems Like a Bad Idea

    ​Look, I'm no party planning expert -- my last event, a duel-themed church potluck and key party, failed miserably -- so maybe a chili cook-off and salsa festival in the middle of the afternoon, in July, outside, is a perfectly fantastic idea that just seems like a bad one at first glance. O ... More >>

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    March 16, 2011

    Caramelpalooza 2011: A Sticky Situation

    Jonathan McNamara​Last Friday, locals craving a sugar rush lined up in the parking lot of Smeeks at Central and Camelback roads for Chow Bella's second Caramelpalooza event. The judging is over, and a favorite was selected by both the audience and a judging panel -- Essence Bakery's deliciou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2011

    Caramelpalooza 2011: The Results Are In

    Jonathan McNamaraYes, that's a peanut butter and jelly caramel. ​The competition got sticky Friday night at the second annual Caramelpalooza, co-sponsored by Chow Bella and Smeeks. We're not sure of the exact head count -- beyond the fact that the line wrapped around the block -- but we do know th ... More >>

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    March 11, 2011

    Tracy Dempsey: Caramelpalooza Candymakers

    Mari Belardi​We wind up our candymaker profiles today with Tracy Dempsey.After growing up in far-flung corners of the world, Demspey settled in Scottsdale, and migrated from a career in teaching to her first love: the culinary arts. Today she is the owner of Tracy Dempsey Originals. I ended ... More >>

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    March 10, 2011

    Brendan McCaskey: Caramelpalooza Candymakers

    ​Today's caramel-maker is Brendan McCaskey. As he puts it, Brendan is an avid downtowner, candy fanatic, and part-time Smeeks employee whose style is a little Ina Garten, a lot Amy Atlas. He's conquered the traditional cupcake and an occasional tart, and says he's been scoping out th ... More >>

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    March 9, 2011

    Tim O'Connor: Caramelpalooza Candymakers

    Today we've got a sweet tooth for Tim O'Connor, co-owner of Honey Moon Sweets and our latest Caramelpalooza candymaker. Before the "Honey Moon," co-owners and bakers Tim & Joan O'Connor met while studying at the Culinary Institute of America in New York in 1983; since then, the culinary duo ... More >>

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    March 8, 2011

    Danielle Morris: Caramelpalooza Candymakers

    ​Today's candymaker: Danielle Morris of Cork and the soon-to-be BLD; she is co-owner and pastry chef for both.   I ended up in the kitchen because I don't have to wear makeup! My favorite dish to make is I guess I don't really have a favorite; I like to make new things to keep from ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2011

    Slade Grove: Caramelpalooza Candymakers

    The caramel sampling continues today with last year's Caramelpalooza winner in both the blind judging and peoples' choice award categories, Slade Grove. Grove is the Executive Pastry Chef for Wicked Kitchen Gourmet and Cookies From Home in Tempe. I ended up in the kitchen because I decided it ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2011

    Virginia Senior: Caramelpalooza Candymakers

    Virginia Senior of Urban Beans is today's featured candymaker, in honor of Caramelpalooza -- which is just days away!Senior is an artist who quite often uses food as her medium. I ended up in the kitchen because creating is what I do best, and it doesn't matter if the medium is food, art, ... More >>

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    March 4, 2011

    Veronica Arroyo: Caramelpalooza Candymakers

    Arroyo's 2010 Caramelpalooza entry.​Today's candymaker: Veronica Arroyo of Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak Scottsdale. Arroyo's passion for a pastry career began in her grandmother's kitchen and took her to New York's famed Le Cirque and Atlantic city's Borgata before dropping her off at Bou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2011

    Meghan Olesen: Caramelpalooza Candymakers

    Maggie Jean Raymond   The caramel keeps on coming.... Today we serve up candymaker Meghan Olesen. We asked each chef for three one-line bios. Meghan sent three. We liked them all: 1. Meghan is a life-long Phoenician who dreams of pie and believes food is her soul. 2. Megh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2011

    Caramelpalooza 2011 Candymakers Announced!

      ​ We can already tell that this competition is going to be sticky. Chow Bella and Smeeks are proud to announce the line-up of candymakers for Caramelpalooza 2011 -- a free, open-to-the-public caramel tasting to be held Friday, March 11, at 7 pm in the parking lot at Smeeks candy store ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2011

    Brewed For Battle: Winter Warmers

    Jonathan McNamaraAnderson Valley Winter Solstice (left) Anchor Brewing's Special Ale (center), and Ska Euphoria Ale.​At what point does one elevate from merely drinking beer to being a full-on beer snob? Answer: when you feel compelled to tell other people what to drink. And the inevitable res ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2011

    729 Square Feet -- and a Plan

    729sqft.comMeghan's wheatgrass.​Local chef, mom and soon-to-be Chow Bella contributor Meghan Olesen is gardening in her backyard, proving that you don't need a lot of space to have home-grown lettuce on your Christmas tacos. Her blog is lovely to look at -- and to read. 

  • Blogs

    December 24, 2010

    This Week In Chow Bella

    Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let's have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Jennifer Woods, What Are You Baking? 5 Pre-Order Holiday Meals for Procrastina ... More >>

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    December 21, 2010

    Meghan Olesen, What Are You Baking?

    courtesy of Meghan Olesen​Even if your oven sits cold all year, chances are you're considering firing it up, right about now. As a holiday twist on our "What Are You Eating?" feature on Chow Bella and "What Are You Wearing?" on Jackalope Ranch, for the next few weeks we'll be bringin ... More >>

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    February 25, 2010

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    May 3, 2007

    Baby Grand

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