Arts + Culture

My Thanksgiving Traditions

A few locals share their favorite ways to give thanks. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Ashley Blake Every family has their own touch and traditions when it comes to Thanksgiving. Here we talk to four locals about they spend the day, the must have dishes, and what they are grateful for this year. Krystal Lynn Carey , Owner of Botox Junky 'One tradition I’ve carried over from childhood is going around the table and sharing what we’re thankful for before the meal. Besides the...

Life + Culture

A Queen Creek Thanksgiving

Gratitude for the town we live in. Article by Ben Cloud | Photography by Ashley Blake In Queen Creek, Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for our family and our faith, our country and the privilege of living in a town blessed with both prosperity, peace, and pleasant surroundings. Many of us, who arrived in the last 35 years (now the majority), have reaped the rewards of the pioneer families who settled here over a century ago and the lands that the Native Americans enjoyed centuries...

Style + Beauty

These Boots

A pair of good boots can you serve you well in life. Article by Breanna Vega As a 5th generation Arizona native, when I think of cowboy boots, I think of my grandfather. Marvin Williams, Senior: longtime teacher, Christian, lifeguard, and at one point, Mr. Tempe Beach. Growing up in such a large family with over a couple dozen cousins, he was the leader of our pack. We’d all frequent his home in downtown Mesa, which felt more like all of our homes, and I remember he’d pull out his “fancy...

Food + Beverage

Apple Cranberry Crisp

Invite some sweetness to your Thanksgiving table. Article by Breanna Vega Entertain guests with the familiarity of pumpkin and the sharp surprise of cranberry with this twist on a classic favorite. INGREDIENTS: Cranberry Mix 1 cup cranberries 1/3 cup apple cider 2 star anise 4 cloves 2 dried orange slices  2 tbsp. raw honey 1 tsp. vanilla bean Apple Mix 4 cups honeycrisp or granny smith apples diced 1 tsp. orange zest 1 tbsp. orange juice 2 tbsp. raw honey 1...