Arizona Homeowner October | 2010
FUN FACTOIDS • The last volcanic eruption in Arizona occurred at Sunset Crater near Flagstaff in A.D. 1064. • It is illegal to hunt camels and for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs. In the City of Glendale it is illegal for a car to back up. In Arizona, it is unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water. • The Vatican has an astronomical observatory in Arizona (completed in 1993). The Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope is located at the Mount Graham International Observatory, south of Safford (pop. 9,232), part of the University of Arizona at Tucson. • The first movie filmed in Sedona was a screenplay of Zane Grey’s Call of the Canyon in 1923. • Wyatt Earp was neither the town marshal nor the sheriff in Tombstone, Arizona at the time of the shoot-out at the O.K. Corral. His brother Virgil was the town marshal, who had temporarily deputized Wyatt, Morgan and Doc Holliday prior to the gunfight. • Arizona once had a navy consisting of two boats on the Colorado River. They were used to prevent California from encroaching on Arizona territory. • The highest temperature ever recorded in Arizona was 128˚ F at Lake Havasu on June 29, 1994. • Desert “boondoggle” parties were often found at the foot of Troon Mountain and at Ship’s Rock (a stone formation between 32nd Street and the Arizona Biltmore).
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LOCATION? ICONIC. PROPERTY? MAGNIFICENT. BACKDROP? CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN. Rare 5-acre estate provides ultimate privacy in Arizona’s most prestigious neighborhood. A collaboration of artistry results in an art-infused retreat of a grand scale: Cal Christensen (builder), Architecture Plus (design), Trutza Landscape Architecture, (Walter Spitz) Creative Design Lighting. 30-foot open-beam ceilings, AZ moss stone, copper, quartz & flagstone accents. Epicurean kitchen, billiards room, Italian travertine, grand fireplaces throughout, library + office, fully appointed exercise room. Vistas to Four Peaks & Superstition Mountains, while up close and personal with Camelback Mtn. The ultimate in luxury, a house that achieves the goal of being ‘’home.” MLS #4449244. Please call for pricing.
“Making it Happen” is more than just a tagline. Jan and Mary put those words into ACTION everyday! As Realtors with extensive expertise and experience, Jan and Mary know how to make real estate transactions smooth and successful for each and every client. If you’re ready for Buyer or Seller representation with a standard of care unsurpassed in the industry today, give Jan and Mary a call! ARIZONA SUNSETS AND UNENDING CITY LIGHTS, MOUNTAIN AND GOLF COURSE VIEWS
Please visit our website www.YouMakeItHome.net
It’s okay to be a “nosy neighbor”, check out homes for sale in your neighborhood using our mapping feature! Or call us to design a custom portal to fit your real estate needs.
MARY SWENSON
ABR, CRS, e-PRO Board Member & Co-Chair, Luxury Home Tour Past Chair, Premier Marketing Group
602.708.2700
Mary@YouMakeItHome.net
NORTH CENTRAL TREASURE
JAN ROSS
Associate Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI Board Member & Past Chair, Luxury Home Tour
602.228.8821
Jan@YouMakeItHome.net
If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.
Imagine: A home with charm, warmth, elegance and attention to detail which you DESERVE. Imagine: Fun with family and friends in the rear yard, pool, spa, outdoor “living” and perhaps a round of golf or tennis. First impressions: Living and formal dining areas feature a wet bar for entertaining, stunning fireplace for those quiet winter evenings with friends and access to east and west patios. Where everyone gathers: Enjoy the delightful chef’s kitchen, generous island with cherry butcher block, farm sink, Viking 6-burner gas range plus Dacor oven, warming drawer, SubZero side-by-side refrigerator, in-drawer beverage coolers, butler’s pantry & workspace. We dare you to find one nicer or more usable. Your private place: The master bedroom is divine tranquility & luxury. His/her closets, double shower heads, and a sumptuous tub. Guests will never want to leave: Four bedrooms including separate master, each with en-suite baths, generous closets. Offered at $3,250,000.
A large covered front patio beckons from the street and welcomes you home. Are you looking for a 5 BR home on an interior cul-de-sac lot in the heart of North Central with curb appeal galore? Would you love to purchase a property which has been beautifully staged and readied for sale? Is entertaining your passion? Then look no further. Open kitchen-family room with large fireplace, entertainment area and hidden desk space provides easy access to covered patio with great traffic pattern. 5th BR split is perfect for guests, workout or home office. The lushly landscaped grounds, areas of specimen cacti front and rear, a separately fenced diving pool and grassy play areas afford a perfect setting for leisure activities. Located at 6035 N. 5th Pl., Phoenix 85012. MLS #4449706. Offered at $590,000.
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Event Calendar October 2010
Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Symphony Hall, October 7th – 9th 602.495.1117 | PhoenixSymphony.org Marvel as The Phoenix Symphony magically brings two masterpieces to life during the Rediscovered Masters series featuring Romeo and Juliet and Hans Krasa’s Brundibar. Complementing the symphony during this series is The Phoenix Symphony’s Chorus as well as The Phoenix Boys Choir. Illustrator Maurice Sendak’s enchanting images from his most recently published children’s book will also accompany the performance. Jerry Seinfield Dodge Theatre, October 9th 602.379.2800 | LiveNation.com You still laugh along every night on syndicated TV, now don’t miss a rare opportunity to see this comical genius perform live during his North American tour. Seinfield has made his mark in pop-culture history with his unique and distinguishable brand of humor. Come see what’s new in “Jerry’s world.” Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure State Capital District, October 10th 602.544.2873 | KomenPhoenix.org Join in the fight against breast cancer with the largest 5K event in Arizona. As a runner/walker, you’ll be part of a vast group of those in support of finding a cure for this disease. You may sign up to run in memoriam of a lost loved one, or in celebration of a brave survivor. Before and after the race, enjoy the multitude of booths and exhibits that will have information, freebies and goodies. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast ASU Gammage, October 19th – 24th 480.965.5062 | ASUGammage.com This Academy-Award winning Disney hit is brought to life on stage in a captivating and delightful presentation. One of life’s best lessons is learned in the tale of a girl who dares to look past a man’s beastly exterior and love the true prince inside. Dazzle at the exquisite sets and costumes, and sing along to all your favorite musical numbers such as Be Our Guest and the self-titled number Beauty and the Beast. The 9th Annual First Press Weekend of Wine The Musical Instrument Museum, October 29th 480.774.8466 | FirstPressArizona.com Sip, mix and mingle at the spirited Grand Tasting featuring more than 100 celebrated wines. Watch local chefs enter culinary battle to claim the championship plate at the 4th annual Food Fight. Delight in mouth-watering culinary treats all while taking in the inspiring visuals of the Musical Instrument Museum. The MIM houses a collection of over 10,000 instruments from around the world, nearly 300 multisensory exhibits and a 299-seat MIM Music Theater.
TACKLING HOME ORGANIZATION TASKS With the dog days of summer behind us, now is the perfect time to tackle those jobs you’ve been putting off for months. Ahem, for example, have you looked in your closets lately? Here are some tips on organizing all those messy places, from harrowing hallway and linen closets to packed kitchen pantries and overstuffed garages. De-clutter those closets. First, it’s important to determine the purpose of the closet in question and eliminate any objects that don’t fall into that category. For example, a front hall closet should contain coats, hats, shoes, backpacks, umbrellas, and other “out-the-door” objects but not, say, toys, shopping bags, or other things that could spill out or don’t serve a purpose in that specific spot. Now it’s time to empty the closet and clean the floors and shelves. (The cleaner it is, the more likely you’ll be to keep it tidy!) Next, decide what items (if any) to toss and which to donate. Organize the remaining items into categories. For example, if you’re organizing your linen closet, sort out towels by color and size, then sort out sheets by which room or bed they belong. Sort through other items to determine if they should be in the closet or not. Before putting items back, mark the shelves with labels such as “guest towels” or “twin sheets” so you’ll be more likely to keep the closet organized when returning items from the laundry. Purchasing coordinating baskets or boxes of similar shapes and sizes to store smaller items will help to keep things tidy. Finally, consider if the closet needs some fine tuning: Do you need more shelving? Hooks to hang hard-to-find items? Would better lighting in the closet make you more inclined to keep things neat? Get the garage in tip-top shape. Garages are notorious for messes and chaos. From dirt and bugs to tools and lawn toys, this space can be, well, scary. Try taming the beast with these ideas: After sweeping and debugging the place, do a thorough sorting out (think three piles: trash, donate, and keep). Now, sort the keeps into categories: camping gear, kids’ toys, automotive care, tools, gardening, etc. Hang as much as you can (bikes and shovels and rakes) and find places for bigger items such as kid’s ride-on toys. Now, try to stash as much as you can into bins that can be marked clearly and stacked one on top of another on shelves for easy storage. Rotate what bins are most accessible by the season (keep pool supplies closest spring through summer and holiday decorations closer to the top in winter). Plan the perfect pantry. Whether you have a walk-in pantry or cabinets for your dry goods, an organized pantry makes shopping and cooking much easier. After discarding any old or nobody’s-ever-goingto-eat-this items, categorize your ingredients and place them accordingly in the pantry or in closets near to where they’ll be used. Keep pantry staples (oils, pasta, canned tomatoes and beans, etc.) at eye-level, lesser-used items lower or higher up. Think like with like. Group pastas and rices and grains together, canned and bottled soups and condiments on another shelf. Bulk items should be placed on highest shelves and reached with a step stool when needed. Gather teas together in baskets and place with tea accoutrements. Same goes for spices. Now, when it’s time for grocery shopping, you’ll be able to do a quick check on what you’re out of without having to do a lot of rummaging through shelves and drawers. Wouldn’t Martha Stewart be proud!
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Arizona may not pop into most people’s minds when they hear the words “fall foliage,” but our state is home to some of the most surprising and spectacular autumnal shows of color. Autumn in Arizona can truly be jaw-dropping—if you know where to look for the latest leaves. It’s time to lace up your boots, grab a light jacket, and head to the high country. First stop on your fall checklist are the area’s finest arboretums. The Arboretum at Flagstaff is a must for fall leaf-peepers. This 200-acre botanical garden is the place to see plenty of fall colors. It closes for the season on October 31st so be sure to visit before then. Those looking for late-season color should try the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, outside of Superior, about an hour’s drive east of Phoenix. In mid-November, the arboretum’s famous grove of Chinese pistachio trees begins to turn shades of gold, orange, and red, peaking around Thanksgiving weekend. The annual Fall Foliage Finale Festival, November 27th and 28th, offers live music and events daily (check http://cals.arizona.edu/ bta/ for updated information). Color continues at the Arboretum through December. Take that, Vermont! Our state’s National Forests provide the perfect backdrop for a fall flash of color. In the Coconino National Forest, look for golden aspens, amber oaks, and scarlet maples on the mountains, meadows, and canyons. Fall colors can begin as early as midSeptember and last through mid-November, with the best showing around the second week of October. Some foliage hot spots in mid-October are the San Francisco Peaks north of Flagstaff for golden aspen leaf color and the West Fork of Oak Creek Canyon north of Sedona. Flagstaff’s Snowbowl Ski Resort offers a breathtaking Skyride where you’ll ascend to over 13,000
feet in elevation with a plethora of colorful leaves as your serene scenery. Visit ArizonaSnowbowl.com for details. The Apache and Sitgreaves National Forests offer two million acres (that’s right, we said million!) of mountain country in east-central Arizona. Leaf colors fade in this area by the end of October, so get there early. And if you’re able to head a bit farther north, Kaibab National Forest offers ample leaf-viewing opportunities, as well. If you’re out viewing the weekend of Halloween, your best bet might be the central and southern Arizona mountain ranges (the Pinals near Globe and the Catalinas near Tucson) for maples turning gorgeous hues of red. Yavapai County in central Arizona is home to the Verde Canyon Railroad which offers their Fall Colors Tour October through November. Ride the rails in style while catching sight of the rich ambers, golds and copper hues blanketing the scenic Verde Canyon. Fall is also a time when the local wildlife is more active and visible to train passengers as well. Log onto VerdeCanyonRR.com to learn more. Of course, no reference of Arizona and fall foliage would be complete without mentioning the Grand Canyon. Autumn is the perfect time to visit the North Rim. Expect splendid color from the aspen, oak, and birch trees, with the glory of the revered Grand Canyon as your backdrop. Plan your trip well and remember the North Rim is about a seven-and-a-half-hour drive from Phoenix. For updated fall color reports, call the US Forest Service’s hotline at 800.354.4595. Don’t forget the camera and be careful driving among all the other leaf “lookie loos” on the mountain roads!
PHOTOGRAPHING NATURE’S GRANDEUR THIS FALL? TRY THESE TIPS TO GET THE PERFECT PICS. Shoot in the early morning or early evening. The bright light of midday can make photos look harsh. Even better: Plan to shoot the half hour before and after sunrise and sunset. You’ll have richer colors and deeper shadows to add interest to your photos. Get close. Zoom in on leaves to showcase extraordinary details. Go for contrast. Look for colors set against evergreens for photos that really pop. Hope for a storm. Shooting during or right after a storm can result in dramatic images. Wet leaves and wet surrounding surfaces tend to be more vibrant and intense. Compose, compose, compose. Try to set up your shot with something in the foreground, middle ground and background. Move around as you compose. Sometimes a few steps can make the difference between so-so and spectacular.
BRAISED BEEF SHORTRIBS Ingredients: 6 oz. olive oil 24 large, meaty beef short ribs, cut in half 6 small onions, peeled and chopped 6 carrots, peeled and chopped 6 celery stalks, chopped
Local Flavor!
Pumpkin and Chili Party Schnepf Farms, Thursdays – Sundays in October 480.987.3100 | SchnepfFarms.com Ahh – fall is finally here! Make the annual trek to this celebrationof-the-season part of your family’s tradition. Autumn-themed games and entertainment include hay rides, the 10-acre celebrity corn maze, live music, carnival rides, pony rides and of course, picking out that perfect pumpkin. Bring your appetite for tons of delectable seasonal treats.
Featuring Café ZuZu 480.421.7997 | HotelValleyHo.com
18 garlic cloves 30 fresh thyme sprigs 1 3/4 gal. brown veal stock 4 Italian parsley bunches 1 fresh bay leaf
Procedure: 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Salt and pepper the ribs and cook them, in batches, until they are nicely browned on all sides, about 20 minutes. 2. Remove the ribs and add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, sprigs of thyme, salt and pepper to the skillet. Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender and browned, about 10 minutes more. 3. Transfer the vegetables to roasting pans and evenly distribute the Italian parsley over the top. Add the short ribs and enough stock to come up the sides but not over the ribs. Bring the braising liquid to a simmer. Add the remaining thyme and bay leaf then transfer to the oven and cook at a very gentle simmer (just an occasional bubble) for 1 hour. Turn the ribs and continue cooking until the meat is tender and comes easily away from the bone, about 1 1/2 hours more. 4. Transfer the ribs to a sheet pan with parchment. Strain the braising liquid, bring to a simmer and skim off the fat. Reduce the liquid slightly (just so it has a little body), then return the ribs to the braising liquid. 5. Simmer just long enough to reheat the ribs, and then serve. Yields: 24
Event Calendar October 2010
Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Symphony Hall, October 7th – 9th 602.495.1117 | PhoenixSymphony.org Marvel as The Phoenix Symphony magically brings two masterpieces to life during the Rediscovered Masters series featuring Romeo and Juliet and Hans Krasa’s Brundibar. Complementing the symphony during this series is The Phoenix Symphony’s Chorus as well as The Phoenix Boys Choir. Illustrator Maurice Sendak’s enchanting images from his most recently published children’s book will also accompany the performance. Jerry Seinfield Dodge Theatre, October 9th 602.379.2800 | LiveNation.com You still laugh along every night on syndicated TV, now don’t miss a rare opportunity to see this comical genius perform live during his North American tour. Seinfield has made his mark in pop-culture history with his unique and distinguishable brand of humor. Come see what’s new in “Jerry’s world.” Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure State Capital District, October 10th 602.544.2873 | KomenPhoenix.org Join in the fight against breast cancer with the largest 5K event in Arizona. As a runner/walker, you’ll be part of a vast group of those in support of finding a cure for this disease. You may sign up to run in memoriam of a lost loved one, or in celebration of a brave survivor. Before and after the race, enjoy the multitude of booths and exhibits that will have information, freebies and goodies. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast ASU Gammage, October 19th – 24th 480.965.5062 | ASUGammage.com This Academy-Award winning Disney hit is brought to life on stage in a captivating and delightful presentation. One of life’s best lessons is learned in the tale of a girl who dares to look past a man’s beastly exterior and love the true prince inside. Dazzle at the exquisite sets and costumes, and sing along to all your favorite musical numbers such as Be Our Guest and the self-titled number Beauty and the Beast. The 9th Annual First Press Weekend of Wine The Musical Instrument Museum, October 29th 480.774.8466 | FirstPressArizona.com Sip, mix and mingle at the spirited Grand Tasting featuring more than 100 celebrated wines. Watch local chefs enter culinary battle to claim the championship plate at the 4th annual Food Fight. Delight in mouth-watering culinary treats all while taking in the inspiring visuals of the Musical Instrument Museum. The MIM houses a collection of over 10,000 instruments from around the world, nearly 300 multisensory exhibits and a 299-seat MIM Music Theater.
TACKLING HOME ORGANIZATION TASKS With the dog days of summer behind us, now is the perfect time to tackle those jobs you’ve been putting off for months. Ahem, for example, have you looked in your closets lately? Here are some tips on organizing all those messy places, from harrowing hallway and linen closets to packed kitchen pantries and overstuffed garages. De-clutter those closets. First, it’s important to determine the purpose of the closet in question and eliminate any objects that don’t fall into that category. For example, a front hall closet should contain coats, hats, shoes, backpacks, umbrellas, and other “out-the-door” objects but not, say, toys, shopping bags, or other things that could spill out or don’t serve a purpose in that specific spot. Now it’s time to empty the closet and clean the floors and shelves. (The cleaner it is, the more likely you’ll be to keep it tidy!) Next, decide what items (if any) to toss and which to donate. Organize the remaining items into categories. For example, if you’re organizing your linen closet, sort out towels by color and size, then sort out sheets by which room or bed they belong. Sort through other items to determine if they should be in the closet or not. Before putting items back, mark the shelves with labels such as “guest towels” or “twin sheets” so you’ll be more likely to keep the closet organized when returning items from the laundry. Purchasing coordinating baskets or boxes of similar shapes and sizes to store smaller items will help to keep things tidy. Finally, consider if the closet needs some fine tuning: Do you need more shelving? Hooks to hang hard-to-find items? Would better lighting in the closet make you more inclined to keep things neat? Get the garage in tip-top shape. Garages are notorious for messes and chaos. From dirt and bugs to tools and lawn toys, this space can be, well, scary. Try taming the beast with these ideas: After sweeping and debugging the place, do a thorough sorting out (think three piles: trash, donate, and keep). Now, sort the keeps into categories: camping gear, kids’ toys, automotive care, tools, gardening, etc. Hang as much as you can (bikes and shovels and rakes) and find places for bigger items such as kid’s ride-on toys. Now, try to stash as much as you can into bins that can be marked clearly and stacked one on top of another on shelves for easy storage. Rotate what bins are most accessible by the season (keep pool supplies closest spring through summer and holiday decorations closer to the top in winter). Plan the perfect pantry. Whether you have a walk-in pantry or cabinets for your dry goods, an organized pantry makes shopping and cooking much easier. After discarding any old or nobody’s-ever-goingto-eat-this items, categorize your ingredients and place them accordingly in the pantry or in closets near to where they’ll be used. Keep pantry staples (oils, pasta, canned tomatoes and beans, etc.) at eye-level, lesser-used items lower or higher up. Think like with like. Group pastas and rices and grains together, canned and bottled soups and condiments on another shelf. Bulk items should be placed on highest shelves and reached with a step stool when needed. Gather teas together in baskets and place with tea accoutrements. Same goes for spices. Now, when it’s time for grocery shopping, you’ll be able to do a quick check on what you’re out of without having to do a lot of rummaging through shelves and drawers. Wouldn’t Martha Stewart be proud!
Your Home
Arizona may not pop into most people’s minds when they hear the words “fall foliage,” but our state is home to some of the most surprising and spectacular autumnal shows of color. Autumn in Arizona can truly be jaw-dropping—if you know where to look for the latest leaves. It’s time to lace up your boots, grab a light jacket, and head to the high country. First stop on your fall checklist are the area’s finest arboretums. The Arboretum at Flagstaff is a must for fall leaf-peepers. This 200-acre botanical garden is the place to see plenty of fall colors. It closes for the season on October 31st so be sure to visit before then. Those looking for late-season color should try the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, outside of Superior, about an hour’s drive east of Phoenix. In mid-November, the arboretum’s famous grove of Chinese pistachio trees begins to turn shades of gold, orange, and red, peaking around Thanksgiving weekend. The annual Fall Foliage Finale Festival, November 27th and 28th, offers live music and events daily (check http://cals.arizona.edu/ bta/ for updated information). Color continues at the Arboretum through December. Take that, Vermont! Our state’s National Forests provide the perfect backdrop for a fall flash of color. In the Coconino National Forest, look for golden aspens, amber oaks, and scarlet maples on the mountains, meadows, and canyons. Fall colors can begin as early as midSeptember and last through mid-November, with the best showing around the second week of October. Some foliage hot spots in mid-October are the San Francisco Peaks north of Flagstaff for golden aspen leaf color and the West Fork of Oak Creek Canyon north of Sedona. Flagstaff’s Snowbowl Ski Resort offers a breathtaking Skyride where you’ll ascend to over 13,000
feet in elevation with a plethora of colorful leaves as your serene scenery. Visit ArizonaSnowbowl.com for details. The Apache and Sitgreaves National Forests offer two million acres (that’s right, we said million!) of mountain country in east-central Arizona. Leaf colors fade in this area by the end of October, so get there early. And if you’re able to head a bit farther north, Kaibab National Forest offers ample leaf-viewing opportunities, as well. If you’re out viewing the weekend of Halloween, your best bet might be the central and southern Arizona mountain ranges (the Pinals near Globe and the Catalinas near Tucson) for maples turning gorgeous hues of red. Yavapai County in central Arizona is home to the Verde Canyon Railroad which offers their Fall Colors Tour October through November. Ride the rails in style while catching sight of the rich ambers, golds and copper hues blanketing the scenic Verde Canyon. Fall is also a time when the local wildlife is more active and visible to train passengers as well. Log onto VerdeCanyonRR.com to learn more. Of course, no reference of Arizona and fall foliage would be complete without mentioning the Grand Canyon. Autumn is the perfect time to visit the North Rim. Expect splendid color from the aspen, oak, and birch trees, with the glory of the revered Grand Canyon as your backdrop. Plan your trip well and remember the North Rim is about a seven-and-a-half-hour drive from Phoenix. For updated fall color reports, call the US Forest Service’s hotline at 800.354.4595. Don’t forget the camera and be careful driving among all the other leaf “lookie loos” on the mountain roads!
PHOTOGRAPHING NATURE’S GRANDEUR THIS FALL? TRY THESE TIPS TO GET THE PERFECT PICS. Shoot in the early morning or early evening. The bright light of midday can make photos look harsh. Even better: Plan to shoot the half hour before and after sunrise and sunset. You’ll have richer colors and deeper shadows to add interest to your photos. Get close. Zoom in on leaves to showcase extraordinary details. Go for contrast. Look for colors set against evergreens for photos that really pop. Hope for a storm. Shooting during or right after a storm can result in dramatic images. Wet leaves and wet surrounding surfaces tend to be more vibrant and intense. Compose, compose, compose. Try to set up your shot with something in the foreground, middle ground and background. Move around as you compose. Sometimes a few steps can make the difference between so-so and spectacular.
BRAISED BEEF SHORTRIBS Ingredients: 6 oz. olive oil 24 large, meaty beef short ribs, cut in half 6 small onions, peeled and chopped 6 carrots, peeled and chopped 6 celery stalks, chopped
Local Flavor!
Pumpkin and Chili Party Schnepf Farms, Thursdays – Sundays in October 480.987.3100 | SchnepfFarms.com Ahh – fall is finally here! Make the annual trek to this celebrationof-the-season part of your family’s tradition. Autumn-themed games and entertainment include hay rides, the 10-acre celebrity corn maze, live music, carnival rides, pony rides and of course, picking out that perfect pumpkin. Bring your appetite for tons of delectable seasonal treats.
Featuring Café ZuZu 480.421.7997 | HotelValleyHo.com
18 garlic cloves 30 fresh thyme sprigs 1 3/4 gal. brown veal stock 4 Italian parsley bunches 1 fresh bay leaf
Procedure: 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Salt and pepper the ribs and cook them, in batches, until they are nicely browned on all sides, about 20 minutes. 2. Remove the ribs and add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, sprigs of thyme, salt and pepper to the skillet. Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender and browned, about 10 minutes more. 3. Transfer the vegetables to roasting pans and evenly distribute the Italian parsley over the top. Add the short ribs and enough stock to come up the sides but not over the ribs. Bring the braising liquid to a simmer. Add the remaining thyme and bay leaf then transfer to the oven and cook at a very gentle simmer (just an occasional bubble) for 1 hour. Turn the ribs and continue cooking until the meat is tender and comes easily away from the bone, about 1 1/2 hours more. 4. Transfer the ribs to a sheet pan with parchment. Strain the braising liquid, bring to a simmer and skim off the fat. Reduce the liquid slightly (just so it has a little body), then return the ribs to the braising liquid. 5. Simmer just long enough to reheat the ribs, and then serve. Yields: 24
Arizona Homeowner October | 2010
FUN FACTOIDS • The last volcanic eruption in Arizona occurred at Sunset Crater near Flagstaff in A.D. 1064. • It is illegal to hunt camels and for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs. In the City of Glendale it is illegal for a car to back up. In Arizona, it is unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water. • The Vatican has an astronomical observatory in Arizona (completed in 1993). The Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope is located at the Mount Graham International Observatory, south of Safford (pop. 9,232), part of the University of Arizona at Tucson. • The first movie filmed in Sedona was a screenplay of Zane Grey’s Call of the Canyon in 1923. • Wyatt Earp was neither the town marshal nor the sheriff in Tombstone, Arizona at the time of the shoot-out at the O.K. Corral. His brother Virgil was the town marshal, who had temporarily deputized Wyatt, Morgan and Doc Holliday prior to the gunfight. • Arizona once had a navy consisting of two boats on the Colorado River. They were used to prevent California from encroaching on Arizona territory. • The highest temperature ever recorded in Arizona was 128˚ F at Lake Havasu on June 29, 1994. • Desert “boondoggle” parties were often found at the foot of Troon Mountain and at Ship’s Rock (a stone formation between 32nd Street and the Arizona Biltmore).
Featured Listings
LOCATION? ICONIC. PROPERTY? MAGNIFICENT. BACKDROP? CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN. Rare 5-acre estate provides ultimate privacy in Arizona’s most prestigious neighborhood. A collaboration of artistry results in an art-infused retreat of a grand scale: Cal Christensen (builder), Architecture Plus (design), Trutza Landscape Architecture, (Walter Spitz) Creative Design Lighting. 30-foot open-beam ceilings, AZ moss stone, copper, quartz & flagstone accents. Epicurean kitchen, billiards room, Italian travertine, grand fireplaces throughout, library + office, fully appointed exercise room. Vistas to Four Peaks & Superstition Mountains, while up close and personal with Camelback Mtn. The ultimate in luxury, a house that achieves the goal of being ‘’home.” MLS #4449244. Please call for pricing.
“Making it Happen” is more than just a tagline. Jan and Mary put those words into ACTION everyday! As Realtors with extensive expertise and experience, Jan and Mary know how to make real estate transactions smooth and successful for each and every client. If you’re ready for Buyer or Seller representation with a standard of care unsurpassed in the industry today, give Jan and Mary a call! ARIZONA SUNSETS AND UNENDING CITY LIGHTS, MOUNTAIN AND GOLF COURSE VIEWS
Please visit our website www.YouMakeItHome.net
It’s okay to be a “nosy neighbor”, check out homes for sale in your neighborhood using our mapping feature! Or call us to design a custom portal to fit your real estate needs.
MARY SWENSON
ABR, CRS, e-PRO Board Member & Co-Chair, Luxury Home Tour Past Chair, Premier Marketing Group
602.708.2700
Mary@YouMakeItHome.net
NORTH CENTRAL TREASURE
JAN ROSS
Associate Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI Board Member & Past Chair, Luxury Home Tour
602.228.8821
Jan@YouMakeItHome.net
If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.
Imagine: A home with charm, warmth, elegance and attention to detail which you DESERVE. Imagine: Fun with family and friends in the rear yard, pool, spa, outdoor “living” and perhaps a round of golf or tennis. First impressions: Living and formal dining areas feature a wet bar for entertaining, stunning fireplace for those quiet winter evenings with friends and access to east and west patios. Where everyone gathers: Enjoy the delightful chef’s kitchen, generous island with cherry butcher block, farm sink, Viking 6-burner gas range plus Dacor oven, warming drawer, SubZero side-by-side refrigerator, in-drawer beverage coolers, butler’s pantry & workspace. We dare you to find one nicer or more usable. Your private place: The master bedroom is divine tranquility & luxury. His/her closets, double shower heads, and a sumptuous tub. Guests will never want to leave: Four bedrooms including separate master, each with en-suite baths, generous closets. Offered at $3,250,000.
A large covered front patio beckons from the street and welcomes you home. Are you looking for a 5 BR home on an interior cul-de-sac lot in the heart of North Central with curb appeal galore? Would you love to purchase a property which has been beautifully staged and readied for sale? Is entertaining your passion? Then look no further. Open kitchen-family room with large fireplace, entertainment area and hidden desk space provides easy access to covered patio with great traffic pattern. 5th BR split is perfect for guests, workout or home office. The lushly landscaped grounds, areas of specimen cacti front and rear, a separately fenced diving pool and grassy play areas afford a perfect setting for leisure activities. Located at 6035 N. 5th Pl., Phoenix 85012. MLS #4449706. Offered at $590,000.
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