Travel

America the Beautiful

Brad Schnepf took a tour of America and found that the American Spirit is alive and well. Article by Florence Daniels Our publisher, Brad Schnepf and his wife, Wendy, had one goal: to see Mount Rushmore. Their plans would involve an RV, a map, and a desire to reintroduce themselves to their country along the way. It wasn't a meticulously planned route, it was more like a 'day by day' strategy, allowing for an open mind and a bit of curiosity to help lead the way. They knew that it would...

Food + Beverage

A Slice of Queen Creek

An apple pie recipe courtesy of an original Queen Creek homesteading family. Article by Florence Daniels Margaret Ellsworth, otherwise known affectionately as 'Nonnie' to her family, really loved cooking. She could be up early baking or preparing breakfast, sometimes for a crowd as big as twenty. At a time when they lived far from the conveniences of shops and restaurants, food came straight from the farm to the kitchen in the 1940's and 50's in Queen Creek. Nonnie was a talented chef whipping...

Life + Culture

The Keffer Twins

Liam and Kayde are scooting their way to new heights. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Liam and Kayde Keffer of San Tan Valley are 15 year old twins who share many things, including a passion for scootering, a sport rapidly growing in popularity. Yet they insist they have their differences too, from their hairstyles to their scootering style. Kayde is 'regular' while Liam is what is known as 'goofy'. Originally they followed in their dad's footsteps by pursuing...

Food + Beverage

French Twist

Carrie Schnepf brings her appreciation for French baking to Queen Creek. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson For their 10th wedding anniversary, Carrie and Mark Schnepf spent two weeks driving around France. By chance, they came across the town of Antibes in southern France and she has been returning every year since. Carrie says the old town is 'so quaint, so French', filled with boulangeries, cobblestone streets, a flower cart, and someone playing the accordion.   ...