Spring – A Celebration of the Seasons

Spring begins a whole new celebration of the seasons. Brightly colored produce like radishes, greens, lettuce and asparagus are satisfying a renewed craving for hearty salads full roasted vegetables.

Beets are simple and delicious when roasted with a small amount of olive oil, perhaps from Queen Creek Olive Mill, salt and pepper in a foil packet on the grill or in the oven. The same can be done with a mixture of garlic and cauliflower or green beans with almonds.

Serve with a fresh loaf made by Breadsmith in Mesa and a locally crafted pint from San Tan Brewery in Chandler and your meal is set.

March through May is the time in Arizona when barbeques , garden parties and weddings are in full bloom.  Choosing fresh, consciously made, locally sourced ingredients is a simple guarantee everything will come together beautifully.

I am one-part creator of Locallily.com, a curated list of inspired locally owned businesses.  Living in Arizona affords us generous opportunities to fill our plates with delicious locally sourced foods and our time with inspired experiences. 

 Locallily.com has blossomed to include a growing social community of passionate individuals looking to make meaningful connections with their communities and each other through events and daily interaction.

My neighborhood Whole Foods provide me a simple, satisfying way to fill my fridge with quality, consciously selected staples like produce, beer and wine and baked goods that support my community and state economy.

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