I’m a salsa gardener, and proud of it! The bulk of my gardens are dedicated to tomatoes, tomatillos, cilantro, onions, chives and peppers. The most exciting, tastiest, most versatile of new plants for a kitchen garden are peppers. Sweet or spicy, too hot or soothingly mild, peppers can be used for salsa, savory jelly, and for my favorite dish…stuffed and grilled. Because Prescott and its surrounding area have a limited growing season for peppers, they should be started indoors eight to 10 … [Read more...] about Growing Peppers: Hot, Hotter, Extreme
Family Owned Title Company Celebrating 15 Years in Sedona
Pioneer Sedona branch manager Janet Gazda is a Northern Arizona native, albeit from Prescott, who initially dreamed of becoming a nurse. “Except, nursing involved blood. And the thought of blood makes me nauseous,” said Gazda who eventually set her sights on the (almost) bloodless real estate industry. She got her start in construction, overseeing a group that worked on stores and malls. That job led her to a position with the Association of REALTORS. “I had a feeling something was not right … [Read more...] about Family Owned Title Company Celebrating 15 Years in Sedona
Exploring the Condition Book at the Races
Arizona Downs’ inaugural summer horse racing season is just around the corner. Thousands of fans will show up for our Memorial Day weekend celebration, but few will know everything that has gone on behind the scenes to prepare for our summer meet. Fans will be thrilled at the thundering sound of hooves racing to the finish line, but may not consider, for instance, how horses are selected to compete in any particular race. Because “fan education” is a top priority for the management team at … [Read more...] about Exploring the Condition Book at the Races
Understanding the Energy Code
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” Enjoy the read! Sandy: Well, Tom, here we are once again, ready to keep our readers educated and informed. I have received several calls from homeowners asking what the energy code is all about. What do you say we talk about that? Tom: Great topic. We educate our clients about this exact item quite often. Especially those homeowners with older homes; often those with homes built in the early 1900s. Sandy: So, Tom, I know building codes in one form … [Read more...] about Understanding the Energy Code
Recalling the Way Mom Used to Clean
In this Mother’s Day month, our thoughts are turned to our own moms and grandmothers. I think about how things were in their day. How did mom do things differently from what we do today? How did grandma do things differently from mom? Just for fun, I wanted to take a look way back at how “clean” was viewed and accomplished through the different eras. In the Victorian era, the luxury of a regular bath was reserved for the upper class. Family members would share the same bath water and so, as it … [Read more...] about Recalling the Way Mom Used to Clean
Local Meadery Gaining Global Attention
Jeff and Jennifer Herbert of Prescott started with an unknown home-brewing operation and now, just seven years later, have won the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) “Small Business Persons of the Year in Arizona” award The Herberts, owners of Superstition Meadery, will travel to Washington, D.C., to attend the award ceremony on May 5-6. They represent Arizona among the 53 businesses from all states and U.S. territories to be honored. The week before, on May 2, the Herberts will be … [Read more...] about Local Meadery Gaining Global Attention
Realizing a Modern YRMC Vision of Medical Care, Wellness
Friends recently showed me photos of a garden their children had planted as a summer project. In the first photo, small bunches of broccoli sprouted strong and healthy. It was planted in spring, my friend explained. He swiped to the next photo for a view of the entire garden. Next, he zoomed in to show me rows of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and watermelon. Garden markers staked in the dirt showed where seeds were planted. The tomatoes and peppers already looked like a promising crop. The … [Read more...] about Realizing a Modern YRMC Vision of Medical Care, Wellness
Rebalancing Your Portfolio Allocations
In today’s uncertain financial landscape and based on the market run-up we have seen the last few years, we believe it is more important than ever to establish a well-maintained portfolio that can help you reach your financial goals. Your portfolio needs to not only meet your need for capital, but also provide you with financial peace of mind. While there’s no simple formula to help you figure out how your portfolio should be constructed, determining the right asset allocation should be the … [Read more...] about Rebalancing Your Portfolio Allocations
YRMC’s Genetic Clinic: Information and Tools to Fight Cancer
Have you wondered how scientific research affects real lives? Look no further than the Human Genome Project for an example of how research moved from research labs to patient clinics, like Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Genetic Clinic in Prescott Valley. How did this information make it into our everyday healthcare world? Oncology Nurse Practitioner Jody Pelusi, PhD, FNP, AOCP, who oversees cancer genetic testing at YRMC’s Genetic Clinic recalls, for example, that breast cancer … [Read more...] about YRMC’s Genetic Clinic: Information and Tools to Fight Cancer
Arthritis: A Real Pain
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. Given the fact that 54.4 million Americans have been diagnosed with this painful condition, it is timely to discuss suggestions for both prevention and management. Many factors contribute to the onset of arthritis; yet, even if there is a hereditary component, there are several factors within our power that can protect our quality of life. More than 100 conditions are classified as arthritis. Prevalence is higher among those physically inactive as … [Read more...] about Arthritis: A Real Pain