As you gear up for the big game, consider these quick and easy crowd pleasers with a Southwestern twist, originally published in Clay Thompson’s Enormously Big Official Valley 101 Cookbook.
Mighty Helmet Display at Max’s Sports Bar in Glendale
January 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
GLENDALE — Max Beyer’s original plan was to hang a few football helmets on the walls of the sports bar he opened in 1979. It was the first establishment of its kind west of the Mississippi River and it needed a theme, so Beyer went with the helmets he had collected.
Quick Facts About Tamales
October 25, 2012 By 2 Comments
Mmmm, tamales. I wonder if my neighbor is going to make tamales this year. She brought some over last year, and they were great. I should start buttering her up. Maybe I’ll wash her car or something like that. Anyway, eating a tamale is pretty simple, really. You just unwrap it and eat it. Whatever you do, don’t eat the cornhusk.
What’s the Origin of Chili?
October 2, 2012 By 2 Comments
Q: A friend of mine and I are having a disagreement on the origins of chili.I say chili came from Mexico and contains chile peppers and beans. She says chili originated in the Southwest and contains chile peppers and meat. Can you let us know which one of us is correct?
Recipe: Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños
August 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
About once a month, we’re bringing you a scrumptious and doable recipe with a southwestern flare. This recipe was originally published in Clay Thompson’s Enormously Big Official Valley 101 Cookbook. Do you have a recipe you’d like to share? Whether you’re a professional chef or home cook, we want to hear from you. Submit to info@arizonaoddities.com.
