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Completed what I think is the hardest hike I've ever done. Only 2.2 miles up but with 2,000 feet of elevation, scrambling and bouldering along rock faces, and cacti right where you want to place your hands. It was all made more fun and less difficult thanks to these three amazing @outdoorwomen! . . . . . #alltrails #hiking #arizonahiking #outdoors #doingthings #getoutside #picketpost #trailadventure #azhiking

What a weekend! Arizona State Fair (pictured), a Saturday morning hike, a pumpkin patch visit, Phoenix Rising soccer game, Orangetheory class, breakfast with a friend, and, finally, Tig Notaro at the Van Buren tonight. Whooph. Now back to the workweek! . . #phoenix #phoenixarizona #weekend #phoenixlife #arizonaliving

This is a post to brag about my life partner. He has been firing it up in the kitchen the last several weeks, exploring new techniques, flavors, and foods. This week, he put together this delicious dish of fried #brusselsprouts and spiced yoghurt from @chefjoseandres' #VegetablesUnleashed. He's not on Instagram and probably never will be. But I'm letting everybody else know he's becoming a powerhouse in the kitchen! And I'm loving it. And him. 😊 . . . . #homecook #cookitathome #JoseAndres #kitchencreations #Phoenixeats #Phoenixcooka

I love my local #independentbookstore! Tonight I attended @changinghands' Fall Book Preview, won a tote bag filled with a few classics and a few galleys of yet-to-be-published books, and bought a few new releases. Lots of reading to do! . . . . . #localbookstore #independentbookstores #buylocal #buyindependent #supportwomen #reading #readbooks #Phoenixreads #PHXreads

I never liked the dates I ate in the Midwest growing up: shipped in from California, dry and brittle after I don't know how long on the shelf. Since living in #Phoenix and eating fresh, local dates, my opinion has completely changed. We spent the weekend in #PrescottAZ and I bought a pound of dates from @sanchez.date.garden at the @prescottfarmersmarket. This is all I have left! Can't stop devouring these little nuggets! I miss Michiana tomatoes this time of year, but these help me cope. . . . . . . #midtownPhoenix #medjooldates #naturalsweetness #naturescandy #Yumadates #eatlocal #farmersmarket #farmersmarkethaul #locallygrown

A delicious Labor Day weekend meal cooked with friends: antipasti, caprese salad, cacio e pepe featuring just made hand cut pasta, and shrimp fra diavolo. . . . . . #italianfood #foodwithfriends #homemadepasta #cookitathome #homecooking #homecook #foodporn

@ottolenghi's quick sweet and sour okra, featuring green and red okra from @blueskyorganicfarms via @phxpublicmarket. Recipe from #ottolenghisimple. . . . . . #okra #redokra #eatlocalphx #eatlocal #lettucemeatdowntown #phoenixpublicmarket #ediblephoenix #localfarmers #homecook #cookitathome

I now refer to northern Indiana and Phoenix, Arizona as my two homes. But these scenes will always soothe my mind and soul more than the vibrant desert. . . . . . #home #Guernseys #midwestliving #farm #smallfarm #guernseycow #pasture #pasturescenes #Michiana #northernindiana #cows #peaceful

Inspired by hearing about apps that let you review, search, and categorize beer and wine (thanks @alishagarber @joshuaadventure ), I just discovered @lecheese.app! And I am proud to say that when I saw Trillium from @tuliptreecreamery wasn't included yet, I added it right away. (Now waiting confirmation from the admins.) Any cheesy friends want to join me? . . . . . #cheese #cheeselover #cheeses #fromage #Trillium #LeCheese #cheesy #cheeselove #lovecheese #softcheeses #cheeseplease #cheeselovers

Two weeks from today, I head out from the Midwest for another chapter in Phoenix, Arizona. After last week's hot mugginess, I'm so grateful for this week's beautiful temperatures that allowed me and Phil to enjoy one of the highlights of our hometown: #PumpkinvineBikeTrail , home to these gorgeous and flourishing wildflowers. . . . . . @pumpkinvinefriends #bikepath #wildflowers #coneflowers #biking #running #goodofgoshen #Michiana #VibrantCommunities #nativelandscaping #midwestliving #getoutside

This week has been filled with the most amazing food and the most amazing friends. Each helps make the other even more wonderful. Thanks @kphx72 for joining me at @trattophx and thank you @pizzeriabianco for sharing your art with us. . . . . #eatphoenix #Phoenixeats #chrisbianco #trattophx #phoenix #goodfood

How can I not order a drink topped with pea tendrils and crushed pistachios? Glad I was able to fit in a meal at @restaurantprogressphx during my week here. Still one of my favorite #Phoenix restaurants. Yay #melrosedistrictphx! . . . . . #sweetpeagin #phoenixarizona #Phoenixeats #drinkphoenix #craftcocktails #PHX #phoenixrestaurants

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