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 Top Ten Homes of Your Favorite Celebrity Chefs, we couldn’t help but click through…
A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. 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…
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 lettuces and seasonal fruit…
First Press Arizona is throwing its 10th live fine wine auction and dinner on February 11 at Kierland Resort and Spa to benefit KJZZ’s Youth Media Center. The smart and witty Peter Sagal, of NPR’s game show Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, will be the evening’s host. Guests will live…
A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. We can count on Linda Hopkins of Les Petite Gourmettes for the regular recipe posts on her blog, but we were mighty impressed with her bloody mary bar (that also includes a base cocktail recipe) that rivaled the article she found…
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 up my IQF (individually quick frozen) red peppers, cilantro and you can wilt…
We’re starting the year in style by choosing the memoir so stellar, it inspired us to create Chow Bella Book Club. We’re reading Blood Bones and Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef by Gabrielle Hamilton this month and it will be capped off with a visit from the…
Corbin Chamberlin is a fashion writer for Financial Times, Business of Fashion, Avenue Magazine, New York Magazine and UsWeekly. He splits his time between midtown Manhattan and Phoenix and was recently appointed fashion editor at the Downtown Phoenix Journal. You might have seen him around town – he’s the one…
We were psyched to hear about this new etsy-style site geared toward the farming focused community called Farm Made. They describe it as “a place to buy & sell handmade farm goods, unique crafts, or vintage items.” More about Farm Made after the jump…
It’s always fun to remind ourselves of the wonders of nature. We saw these and thought it would be fun to get you in the mood for food. Organic Green Roots posted on Facebook some cool photos of edible fruits that make you wonder if they are real or alien…
A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. It’s the new year and we’re reflecting and resolving. Skillet Doux is reflecting on the past year of all things he considered delicious. Using random.org he’s created a mighty fine list of dishes to run out and enjoy if they’re still…
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 think your products have a zillion applications? Well, check out all…
We mentioned Duncan Family Farms’ new program last year when we got to know them better. We thought it fitting to give their Salad-a-Day CSA another mention since it’s January and it’s time to get back on track with our healthful eating habits. How it works, after the jump…
Courtesy Meagan Micozzi We are positively in love with Meagan Micozzi’s and the Southwest-inspired baked goods she posts on her food blog, Scarletta Bakes. We’ve mentioned her before on Chow Bella. She’s from the East Coast but you wouldn’t know it from all of her recipe posts that include such…
Come grab a seat, you’ve just arrived at the third meeting of the Chow Bella Book Club! We’ve gathered to discuss Comfort Me with Apples by Ruth Reichl. As you probably already know, apples don’t really make much of an appearance in this book. It’s really more of a feeling…
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 potatoes, turnips, rutabagas and/or parsnips…
It’s a new year and we’ve made ourselves so happy and so sick on sweets and treats this holiday season — and it shows in that uncomfortable waistline snug and tug. We’ve got a remedy:…
Just about everybody is offering up their predictions for the food trends of 2012. Trends come and go in a flash sometimes, especially in this era of social media. While no one will know for sure what will take off, Chow Bella toss out our two cents to this food…
A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. Jess Harter of Mouth by Southwest is giving less trendy, long running restaurants some love in his new “East Valley Originals” series, this time featuring The Handlebar Pub & Grill, 650 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction. You’ll be impressed to read about…
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…
Season two of Check, Please! Arizona on KPBS premieres at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 5 with Chef/Host Robert McGrath at the head of the table, once again. Read on for a sneak preview of some of the restaurants featured this season…..
Photo courtesy Pam Swartz You have probably seen the flashy purple and red dining guide at bookstores under the local section titled, Dine Out Phoenix. It’s the creation of Pam Swartz, who had been a travel and wedding writer for years but got so many requests for food recommendations, that…
