ROGER NAYLOR 2023-10-19 03:52:30
The farm-to-table movement not only nods to the bounty of local lands but it integrates the freshest ingredients of each season. Restaurants large and small have hopped on the trend, integrated seasonal, local food. In Arizona, some hotels and eateries have taken it a step further: with their very own gardens supplying produce and herbs. In Sedona, Hummingbird at Mii amo has everything right outside the door including sweeping views, a serene red rock canyon and a chef’s garden brimming with fresh ingredients. Beauty may not have a specific flavor but make no mistake, it is a rare and exotic seasoning that enhances any dish. Fresh, delicious food is at the heart of Prescott’s Terra Farm + Manor, a working farm and gourmand retreat. This is an epicurean adventure where guests receive hands-on experience in specialized cooking classes, interactive farm activities and wellness services, all while enjoying luxury accommodations. Joe’s Farm Grill in Gilbert serves an extraordinary vision of comfort food. Burgers, fries, pizzas and salads fill out the menu. Yet they’re all enhanced by the vegetables, fruits and herbs plucked fresh from The Farm at Agritopia, just outside their front door. This is the backyard barbecue of your dreams. Nestled amid Tucson’s tall cactus desert, Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa is a retreat for mind, body and soul. The dishes served feature fresh eggs and produce from the resort garden and neighboring farm, and honey from their own apiary. Guests can even take workshops to delve into the fascinating world of bees. The chefs at Harvest of Castle Hot Springs in Morristown are blessed to reap what they sow. This is a true seed-to-plate operation where the chefs work with the resort’s resident agronomist to choose what specific varietals are planted on the 1-acre organic farm. This collaborative effort means every ingredient grown just footsteps from the kitchen is designed to make an intentional impression when it lands on a guest’s plate.
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