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Homemade Nachos Recipe with Brussels Sprouts & Beet Crema

This incredible homemade nachos recipe is topped with brussels sprouts, roasted corn queso and beet crema. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!Homemade Nachos Recipe Brussels Sprouts & Beet Crema - Diego Pops

Eating the rainbow never tasted so good!

Did anyone else grow up hearing the phrase “eating the rainbow” in the context of making healthy choices? The idea was that fruits and vegetables with bright colors are often healthier. Although this doesn’t always apply (rainbow sugar cookies I’m looking at you) it is a decent and fun rule to live by.

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This Scottsdale & Phoenix Travel Video Will Make You Want to Buy a Plane Ticket

A fun Scottsdale & Phoenix Travel Video that will make you want to buy a plane ticket immediately! Watch where we ate, where we stayed and what we did on this amazing adventure.

Always running towards food! Cyn and I ate our way through Scottsdale and Phoenix and we documented it all in my newest YouTube video! Check out our entire adventure in the video above and find more ideas for what to do in these fun cities in the posts below!

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The Phoenician Resort – Scottsdale, AZ

A review of the newly renovated Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona including a video room tour, pool information and a look at dining options!

The Phoenician Resort Hotel Review in Phoenix, AZ

On our recent trip to Phoenix, Cynthia and I had the chance to stay at the newly renovated Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale. Looking at photos from before, I can say that the upgrades have been major. The result is tasteful luxury with huge comfortable rooms and a slew of amazing dining options. You really feel like you’re getting the best in style, service and comfort. The friendly staff will make you feel at home as soon as the valets open your car door.

Before we jump in, check out the room tour of the Phoenician in my new Phoenix & Scottsdale video! Room tour starts at the 4:28 mark.

Phoenician Resort Video Room Tour

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Scottsdale Food & Restaurant Guide

Your guide to the Scottsdale food scene. Here’s everything you need to know about where to go to eat the most Instagrammable and delicious dishes in Scottsdale, AZ!

Scottsdale Food & Restaurant Guide for Where to Eat

The food scene in Scottsdale ticks all my boxes – beautiful spaces, Instagrammable food, great service and of course food that is tasty enough to match appearances! I just can’t even begin to describe how much fun we had eating our way through the city.

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5 Pools In Scottsdale & Phoenix You Have to Check Out

Spending time poolside is essential in Scottsdale and Phoenix. Here are the best pools Scottsdale and Phoenix have to offer and some even have day passes available. I’m also sharing a hotel with FREE entry even if you’re not a guest! Read on for my exclusive guide.

Best Hotel Pools Scottsdale and Phoenix Arizona, plus one with FREE entry!
It’s hard to imagine a trip to Phoenix and Scottsdale without some serious time poolside. Even though we weren’t there in swimsuit weather, it was still warm enough to relax on a lounge chair and sip a cocktail. Luckily there are dozens of pools to choose from and for many of them you don’t need to be a hotel guest to get a day pass.

Of note, while I was researching visiting policies for this article, one of the hotels pointed me toward the website Resort Pass which sells day passes for many of the hotel pools in Phoenix and Scottsdale. This is definitely worth checking out if you’re staying at a hotel without a pool or renting an AirBnB on your trip.

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