Food + Beverage

The Mediterranean Way

Eating Well in the Foothills Article by Sybil Velarde Eating well is not about dieting. For me, a healthy lifestyle through food always begins in the kitchen. Each time we sit down to a meal, we have the opportunity to nourish our bodies and delight our senses. When I cook, I think not only about flavor, but also about how food fuels our body’s engine, supports growth, repairs, and keeps us at our very best. My Mediterranean Secret What makes the Mediterranean diet so special—and why I live...

Food + Beverage

Baking Memories

Holiday Cookies to Sweeten and Enrich the Season Article by Sybil Velarde (atsybilskitchen.com) Baking cookies is such a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays—bringing families together and creating those cherished memories. Plus, it’s a mindful, creative activity that gives you a sense of calm and control during the busy season.   Gingerbread Men Cookies Makes 4 dozen cookies First, let’s get those spices to really shine by simmering them with molasses and brown sugar. Then, we’ll...

Health + Wellness

A Child's Dream in Slovenia

Conquering Dementia with New Treatments Fullfills Big Dreams in the Catalina Foothills Article by Dr. Mateja de Leonni Stanonik It’s difficult to imagine that a child’s biggest dreams might actually come true … but Tucson neurologist Dr. Mateja de Leonni Stanonik's youthful dreams are! She left her home country of Slovenia more than thirty years ago as a teenager in search of her vision: to study the brain and one day cure Alzheimer’s disease! Today, Dr. Leonni is making her dreams come true...

Food + Beverage

A Sweet Slice

Decadent pies bring warmth, comfort, and a little holiday magic to the table. Article by Sybil Velarde (atsybilskitchen.com) No Thanksgiving is complete without a pie—or three. Whether you crave the nutty richness of a bourbon-kissed pecan, the spiced decadence of pumpkin praline, or the cozy charm of apples with caramel sauce, these pies are designed to impress. Beautiful to serve and even better to share, each slice is a celebration of the season’s sweetest traditions.   Bourbon-Orange...

Local Services

From Homelessness to Wholeness

Learn more about the remarkable work of Gospel Rescue Mission. Article by Allison Ewing | Photography by Gospel Rescue Mission Located in the heart of Tucson, Gospel Rescue Mission has been serving the community since 1953. What began as a humble soup kitchen founded by Ray Chastain and his wife has grown into a mission-driven program dedicated to building brighter futures. Today, the mission offers a 12-month addiction recovery program, housing support, and workforce development with hands-on...

Food + Beverage

A Turkey Triumph

Many bold flavors. One unforgettable feast. Article by Sybil Velarde (atsybilskitchen.com) Every Thanksgiving table deserves a show-stopping bird. For those who love tradition, a golden-roasted herb turkey offers timeless comfort and fragrant flavors. For the adventurous, our sweet-and-spicy version brings heat, honey, and a modern twist. Whichever you choose, both turkeys promise juicy meat, crispy skin, and the kind of centerpiece that makes guests pause in admiration before the first bite. ...

Wellness

Finding Thankfulness on Trails

Three desert outings to ground you. Article and Photography by There’s something about November in the Catalina Foothills that naturally inspires gratitude. The summer heat has finally retreated, the air carries a refreshing coolness, and the light takes on a softer, golden glow. It’s the season when the desert invites us outside again, and the trails become pathways not only into nature, but also into a deeper sense of thankfulness. On the path through Sabino Canyon, the steady rush of...

Wellness

Why Gratitude Feels Good

How thankfulness nourishes the mind, body, and spirit. Article by Megan Ewing There’s a reason we instinctively feel lighter, calmer, and more connected when we pause to give thanks. Gratitude isn’t just a warm sentiment we save for Thanksgiving dinner — it’s a powerful mindset that can transform the way we experience daily life. Science is beginning to catch up with what people have always known: practicing gratitude feels good because it nourishes both mind and body. When we recognize and...

Entertainment

Blurring the Lines

A continuous flow from home to personal habitat makes foothills living exceptional Photography by Issac Stockton Patio living has been a thing here since, well, the 1950s. However, it continues to evolve with smarter plantings, comfort structures like shade zones, and far fewer sweeping concrete and gravel areas, as well as fewer oleanders, than in the past. "Yes, clients are investing in multi-functional outdoor rooms that blur the line between home and landscape," said Kate Aberle, outdoor...

Arts + Culture

Be Moved

Ballet Tucson’s Daring New Season Article by Megan Ewing | Photography by Carlos Chavez As the curtains rise on a new season, Ballet Tucson invites audiences to experience dance in ways both familiar and surprising. Artistic Director Margaret Mullin sees ballet not as a museum piece, but as a living art form — one that belongs to the community it serves. “It can be exciting, it can be fresh, and it can surprise you,” she says. This year’s lineup reflects that philosophy, blending tradition...