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Fell instantly in lust with this hot pink Bentley!

Fell instantly in lust with this hot pink Bentley! The lovely lady driving it was super sweet too. #hotpink #hotcar #bentley #pinkbentley #pinkhair

I love leek soup. I rarely use potatoes though but

I love leek soup. I rarely use potatoes though but instead add parsnips and celery root and whatever else looks good in the produce section. I don't add any cream but I do add fresh tarragon and garlic. It's not really soup weather yet but I never let that stuff stop me. #leeknow #leeksoup #parsnip #celeryroot #soup #foodie #eatfresh #scottsdale #cookathome #toohotforsoup

Every three weeks I make compounded rosemary salt

Every three weeks I make compounded rosemary salt with fresh tarragon, rosemary, ginger, lemon, garlic and, of course, coarse salt. Whenever I make up a batch I give the extra containers to whoever happens to be near. However this salt is so good for salads, tomatoes, beef, soup and just to smell! #rosemary #compoundsalt
#rosemarysalt #freshherbs #foodie #scottsdale #scottsdalefoodie

I don't know about you but in the Arizona heat, so

I don't know about you but in the Arizona heat, sometimes you're too drained to change clothes before welcoming the relief of the pool! I know it's technically Autumn but these 3-digit temps are still hitting me hard. The water in the pool is at least 5 degrees cooler. 🌵🌞 #summernotsummer #arizona #scottsdale #azheat #pooltime #stilletos #100degrees #hot #stillhot

First day of Autumn and the temperature on my truc

First day of Autumn and the temperature on my truck was 107°. I am not excited about the new season while the entire metro area is still in 3 digit temps but I am totally on board with a color pallette change. Bring in the Fall colors! One thing I love about @kodo_sushi_scottsdale located near the @scottsdalegunclub1 is that their rice is purple. 💜 Not only is it Instagram worthy, this locally-owned establishment has a lot of fun rolls to try out which is a great way to end a shooting session at the range! #blackrice #fall2021 #autumn #scottsdale #scottsdalesushi #eatphx #eatlocalaz #rainbowroll #aftertherange #forbiddenrice #fallcolors

Found this lobster today. Who abandons a lobster?

Found this lobster today. Who abandons a lobster? So sad. 😿 My place is open for adoption. Pool season ain't over til we say it's over.... #lobster #lobstah #floaties #lobsterlounge #lobsterlove #loveisintheair <---good hashtags #abandonlobster <---unused hashtag

I love Zinc Bistro. Moving from NYC, Zinc was the

I love Zinc Bistro. Moving from NYC, Zinc was the first place I chose to eat in Scottsdale. I met Terry the first day I had lunch there and between the food and the ambiance, it was the first place that felt like home. There are no words for what Terry meant to me. Whether he was at Zinc or Mission or Ocean or wherever. For me, there was something very comforting about seeing him around. I can't say what it was exactly but he set a mood for sure. For everyone that spoke tonight or I spoke to after... thanks for sharing. What rang true to me is that direction, leadership, mentorship or inspiration doesn't necessarily come from the source we expect but if you are open, certain people can make a difference. There's no denying the impact he made; it was a well led life. 💖 Cheers! 🥂

This is my happy place. I love to prepare food and

This is my happy place. I love to prepare food and drinks as soon as I am back from the food store. Having healthy foods and snacks ready to eat puts a smile on my face and saves a lot do time. I also infuse waters with rosemary, ginger, lemon, mint, parlsey, etc so my water is exciting too. I drink 25lbs of water every other day so the infused ones are a real treat! What do you do to cut down on stress in your life? Do you meal prep? Do you keep healthy snacks handy? I love hearing other people's methods for staying healthy. #boostimmunesystem #healthylifestyle #eatrealfood #drinkmorewater #foodie #scottsdale #eatright

To all the people who don't understand happy hours

To all the people who don't understand happy hours... This is the time where you can go out, save some money, be home before 7pm, skip dinner, answer some emails, go for a walk and drink enough water to help offset the calories from earlier. Sorso in Scottsdale Quarter has all day happy hour on Wednesdays. Go say hi. Order a flat bread. Have some wine. Invite a friend. Or do like I did and bring some work with you to finish up your day in a new location. #scottsdalefoodie #scottsdale #foodielife #scottsdalehappyhour #happyhour #enjoylife #worklifebalance

Highly recommend never trying this very chocolate

Highly recommend never trying this very chocolate cake with dark chocolate ganache layered with milk chocolate buttercream. It could change your life. It comes with bada bing cherries too which make most people happy. I ate around them cuz IDC about cherries. But wow was this dessert amazing. Just do yourself a favor and don't order this amazing cake at Dominick's cuz like, while I'm not positive, I am pretty sure it isn't calorie free. I am certain most people won't have the willpower to stop eating it after a bite or two! It's so damn good tho... order it anyway! Just be prepared to share with a friend or add an extra 3-5 hours of weight training to work this thing off. Damn! 😜 #dessert #ganache #darkchocolate #foodie #scottsdalefoodie #scottsdale

Look at this drink: The Botanist. I can't say for

Look at this drink: The Botanist. I can't say for certain but with the elderberry and gin and basil and pretty flowers it probably promotes longevity. At the very least, it is delicious and fancy! #cocktailinspiration #eatlocalaz #cocktails #highstreet #foodie #eatlocalaz

If you struggle to drink enough water, it takes ab

If you struggle to drink enough water, it takes about 10 minutes to make a gallon of delicious infusions. I firmly believe drinking my exciting concoctions make me healthier, happier, boost my immune system, make me better in bed and more popular. 😜 Your results may vary! Here is how to make Rosemary & Ginger-Infused Cold Brewed Dandelion With Fresh Squeezed Citrus * Fresh ginger
* Fresh rosemary sprigs
* Half a ruby red grapefruit
* 3 lemons
* 2T dandelion leaves
* Your favorite water Stick in fridge and leave there for at least 4 but not more than 24 hours. Strain the water into another container and voila! Delicious. It's happiness in a glass (and also is great with vodka! Shhh) 😍 I keep wine bottles with screw tops because a 32oz Mason jar will almost fit in a bottle. Using a wine bottle is easier to pour. If you're dieting, pouring this deliciousness into a wine glass is practically a cause of celebration. 🥳 #eathealthy #infusedwater
#boostimmunesystem #besexy #drinkmorewater #dandelion #foodie #flavoredwater #happinessisachoice #freshherbs #rosemary #ginger

...when you're so obsessed with tomatoes you do a

...when you're so obsessed with tomatoes you do a photo shoot before eating them! Haha. This is my favorite time of year (for tomatoes, not for this heat, damn). #tomatoes #heirloomtomatoes #uglyripetomatoes #camparitomatoes #grapetomatoes #happinessisachoice #summerfood #foodie

Meet Joanna! This wood fired pizza is covered in a

Meet Joanna! This wood fired pizza is covered in a not too sweet, not too spicy red tomato sauce topped with spicy sausage, spicy pepperoni and mozzarella. Il Bosco's isn't New York style pizza and it isn't Chicago style pizza, it's their own style and flipping delicious. This isn't the kinda crust you toss aside, you'll want every bite. Not only is their food great but they are locally-owned too! In Scottsdale, their location is near Scottsdale & Shea next to @handlebaraz country bar. If you are in the area like at @dirtydoggsaloon or Ernie's follow your nose to this pizza spot; you'll be glad you did! You can save a couple bucks on wine, beer and appetizers during happy hour... or just sip a glass of something while you order take out to bring home dinner. So next time you're craving a slice, stop by Il Bosco's and get a whole pie! Don't forget to try the fried ravioli! So yummy! #scottsdale #scottsdalefoodie #scottsdalepizza #supportlocalaz #eatlocalaz #pizzaporn #ilboscopizza #pepporoni #pepperonipie #woodfiredpizza

Hiro Sushi in Scottsdale is pretty fucking awesome

Hiro Sushi in Scottsdale is pretty fucking awesome. If you haven't been and love high quality fish, get on over there. They don't seem to have a website or even an Instagram but what they did have was 20 people waiting outside at 4:45pm on a Saturday for them to open. I think that speaks for itself. I have started including my bill with my blog posts and on some of my IG posts for some transparency. I think too often food on Instagram isn't realistic for the average diner. I typically hit happy hours so I can try lots of great foods without breaking my foodie budget but Hiro doesn't have happy hour and it was worth it. I don't feel like Hiro is cheap but it's not expensive either considering how great the food is and how attentive the staff is to everyone. It's a small place, probably only like 40 or so seats total. It's been around for a while and is still one of the only places I have seen besides brunch places that has a line waiting for them to open the door. When I left at 6pm there were about 12-13 people waiting to get in so I'd suggest going early. If people are outside waiting in the summer, I can only imagine how busy they get during tourist season. #scottsdale #scottsdalefoodie #scottsdalesushi #eatlocalaz #bluefintuna #hirosushi #sushiporn #sushi #instagasm #unagi #rainbowroll

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