“Picacho Peak is arguably one of the best spots to see blooming wildflowers and cactus in Arizona…”
Picacho Peak during wildflower season. Via Picacho Peak State Park.
If you’ve ever driven I-10 from Phoenix to Tucson (or vice versa), it would be hard not to notice the distinctive shape of Picacho Peak rising from the desert floor.
It’s the center of an Arizona state park and a great spot to see spring wildflowers!
“This seemingly simple delight has evolved over centuries, each layer telling a story of cultural exchange, innovation and the pursuit of exquisite taste.”
Mixed Berry Trifle photo by Amanda Suarez via Serious Eats.
One evening this past November, Phillip and I were watching an episode of The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) where the consensus on one contestant’s crumbly cake was that it would have been better as a trifle.
White Chocolate Tiramisu Trifle with Spiced Pears via Epicurious. Photo by Con Poulos.
All the Pretty Trifles
Phillip wasn’t familiar with the term, but I knew he’d seen these classic, layered desserts before. I did an image search, looking for quintessential trifle examples to show him.
Happy New Year! These first three(ish) months tend to be when the weather is at its best in the desert regions of Arizona.
It’s not a coincidence that many of Tucson’s biggest events of the year are planned for this time. The Jazz Festival, Gem Show, and Rodeo are basically scheduled right on top of each other. The Festival of Books isn’t far behind. It’s like the city is trying to cram as much as possible in between the holidays and the onset of the summer heat!
To help you keep track of it all, here’s my handpicked list of intriguing goings-on around Arizona, as well as a few you can enjoy virtually anywhere!
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These are my handpicked upcoming events for art, culture, food, and nature lovers with *Goodies starred throughout the List! I’ve also included some Etsy affiliate links, so you can support local makers and this site at the same time!
Free 10-day festival that seeks to celebrate and engage the public with the humanities. Being Human believes that literature, history, classics, archaeology, art history, philosophy, languages, cultural studies, music, theatre, and theology help us understand what it means to be human and should belong to everyone. While most of the festival events take place in the UK, there are always several virtual and hybrid events on its program.
“The whole road is of one design…made by hand and breaking through mountain chains and hillsides…it is one of the greatest constructions that the world has ever seen.”
Online exhibition exploring the history and culture of the Andean peoples that formed the Inkan/Incan Empire and the monumental road that would eventually unite their territories – and its status today.
National Museum of the American Indian online resources
