Life + Culture

She's A Local Lady

Hailey Reidhead, host of 'She's A Lady' Podcast Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Hailey Reidhead wants to hear from other women. She says she has always been interested in the stories of everyday women. She began as a hairstylist, chatting with customers as she did their hair. For the past year, she has interviews women for her podcast called, She's A Ladyed Hailey has spoken to women from both Queen Creek and Gilbert, and some further afield, but she keeps it...

Food + Beverage

Lemony Shrimp Linguini

Make the Queen Creek Olive Mill's easy yet romantic dinner to impress your Valentine. Article by Florence Daniels Ingredients: 1 lb. package linguine pasta 2 tablespoons Queen Creek Olive Mill Delicate Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup white wine 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest Salt to taste 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 pats of butter 3 tablespoons chopped fresh...

Arts + Culture

What A Gem

A mother and daughter team help bring out the creative in you. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Upon entering the space of Gem Addict Workshop , the walls are as bright as the polished stones set out like candy on a display table. Not only is it vibrant but welcoming too. This is a jewelry shop with a hands on touch, inviting you to mix both your artistic and industrious side. Brenlyn Flaherty says her addiction began when she took a silversmithing class and fell...

Education

That Sewing Place

Learning to sew one stitch at a time with Tori Spencer. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson You may have seen the white modular home, with the quilt pattern on the side, off of Riggs Road. Owner, Tori Spencer, bought the land with the unloved little house back in February 2021, with the hope of starting a sewing school. Once she and her husband had remodeled the place and built a home behind it, she began to offer classes for both children and adults.  The little...