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The first bite fills my mouth with unexpected stars. Yes, sometimes dishes surprise me. On paper, the recipes or descriptions may seem puzzling or humdrum, the combination of ingredients failing to sing to my food-loving imagination. But I am always eager to try new concoctions when cooking with talented chefs. Their gifts open my palate to new tastes and textures. Three addictive dishes come to mind; each a scrumptious revelation taught to me by a Southern California chef. Concoctions such as an avocado-centric raita that is so flavorful its delicious teamed with everything from chicken to chips to salad. A...

While Phoenix might not be feeling the cool fall weather, we can certainly embrace the coming Halloween season with a visit to the pumpkin patch. Many of these Phoenix pumpkin patches include kids activities like petting zoos, corn mazes and other fall festivities. Scroll through our list of Phoenix-area pumpkin patches below and get ready to pick that perfect one! Vertuccio Farms This spot in Mesa offers it all—massive pumpkin patch, corn maze, giant jump pad, mini hay maze and a giant tube slide. This year bring a new-and-improved barrel train ride. On October 5-6, you’ll find magician Jeff Veredis...