An Arizona-based food, beverage and travel writer since 2008, I launched this website in 2015 to document my culinary adventures, beverage escapades, gardening endeavors, and travel in the Phoenix area and beyond. Also find a comprehensive calendar of Phoenix-area food and drink-related events on my Events page.
Tucked within a secluded Sonoran Desert canyon, Castle Hot Springs is introducing Desert Vines, a new multi-day wine and culinary series launching October 2025. Building on the resort’s acclaimed Wine Spectator Restaurant Award-winning wine program, the series will debut with a signature weekend hosted by acclaimed Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey. Guests can choose between two exceptional events, or enjoy both: A wine education masterclass and a five-course wine-paired dinner, presented in collaboration with Castle Hot Springs’ acclaimed culinary team: Executive Chef Chris Knouse and Level 2 Sommelier Sarah Foote. For full details, CLICK HERE or reserve your seat HERE.