Today's post is a quickie but one not to be missed. Over the last few months I've met a few transplanted New Yorkers here in Tucson. Without fail every single one of them has told me the best pizza in town was Fiamme Pizza at 4706 E. Sunrise Drive. I did what I normally do … Continue reading Friday Finds, Pizza!
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Recipes
Here we are again, another Halloween, and for many the start of the Holiday season. I remember as a kid, Halloween always marked the time when the weather turned cold. Maybe it's because it was the one night a year I was allowed outside after 8 pm! The Fall has always had a special place … Continue reading Happy Halloween!
As summer winds down and the harvest continues, in most of the country, many of us backyard gardeners find ourselves with a hearty supply of vegetables. Maybe you have tomatoes or peppers or squash in abundance. If that's the case then you'll love today's recipe. Calabacitas translates to little squashes in Spanish. This is an … Continue reading Calabacitas For All!
Hello and welcome to another post from Boone Appétit! From the headline some of you are probably saying, "Yeah, tell us something we don't know". However, I'm talking about the good kind of fishy, Sushi. If you go to DC and happen to visit the Smithsonian Zoological Park, Tono Sushi, isn't that far away. Located … Continue reading Something is Fishy in The Nation’s Capitol!
Hello and once again, in keeping with the theme that there's more than delicious Mexican food in Tucson, I have found a rare gem, The European Market. I was told about this place by a friend that preforms improve at "The Unscrewed Theater" on East Speedway Boulevard. ( check them out online, some funny stuff). … Continue reading A Taste of Eastern Europe in the Desert
I can hardly believe that it's already the 4th of July! Then again the last two years have been kind of a blur for me. Independence Day for America has many meanings for many people. One thing is for certain, most people love to get outside and celebrate with a good BBQ. Much like Memorial … Continue reading Happy 4th of July!
It's not often you come across someone making Fry Bread on the side of the road, but when you do, you should pull over and give it a try! Reservation Sensation is a family owned business that sets up shop at different locations on different days. On Saturdays they are located on Speedway Boulevard in … Continue reading The Sensation From The Reservation
Tucson is home to many amazing restaurants, so much so, it was the first American city to be given the Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)award in the field of Gastronomy. Only 116 cities worldwide have been given this award. So in keeping with my theme that Tucson is more than amazing Mexican … Continue reading Opa! Fun With Food And Fire.
Hello and welcome! In today's post I'm going to show you another amazing place to eat in Tucson, that isn't Mexican food. The place I'm talking about is Roma Imports, located at 627 S. Vine Tucson, AZ 85719. In 1999 Lillian Speith, started Roma as a wholesale business, importing and making Italian food. When I … Continue reading When In Rome Do As The Romans Do… When In Tucson Do Roma!
Hi everyone! I hope this post finds you all well and in good spirits. Maybe Spring is happening in your world or hopefully the signs are showing? Here in Tucson, Spring went on a holiday and let Summer take over. I have to say it doesn't feel bad to have a couple 90 degree days, … Continue reading Chimi What?