Page 44 October 2012 Cookbook Continued from page 43 Sweets Continued from page 42 He can cook. “Nutrition is so important,” Hitzhusen said. “It’s a huge part of your fi tness. Without it, it’s all for naught.” As a great daily snack, especially after a workout, Hitzhusen makes No-Bake Recovery Bars. “There are many advantages to these bars. The oats are a terri fi c source of complex carbohydrates. The whey protein, the even mix of micro-nutrients and the fact that they only contain 225 calories. They are a great choice for anyone,” Hitzhusen said. project since Omei bought it in June. She has removed the stage and made space for local artists to sell their goods, as well as redesigned the menu to offer breakfast, lunch and a selection of pastries. The black cherry scone, bear claw and morning muf fi n are worth trying more than once. The sandwiches, such as the Pilgrim, which combines Swiss cheese, cranberry sauce and turkey breast and can be served as a wrap, Panini or sandwich are beyond delicious. The coffee at Terra Java is brewed in half batches to guarantee freshness, and if requested can be done with a French press or as a pour over. For Omei, special-effects artist (she has an Oscar for her work in a little movie called Titanic ) and chef, Terra Java is a dream realized. Royal at the Biltmore 2502 E. Camelback Road In 2011, after fi ve years of learning everything he could about roasting coffee, Hayes McNeil, decided it was time to open his own coffee bar. “I learned to roast coffee from my friends. Coffee is a community like that, we are open to sharing,” Hayes said. Royal at the Biltmore is a small shop, with a smart sense of style and a modern feel. The coffee bar serves a select few specialty drinks, as well as individual cups of coffee brewed as you order. This pour-over technique is superb because it guarantees freshness, something I always wonder about when I order a cup of coffee at 2 p.m. and it’s poured from a massive urn. Breakfast pastries are on display at Royal and are delivered every morning from The Cookie Bitch Bakery, which supports local purveyors, using Superstition Farms eggs and Hayden Flour Mills fl our. Echo Coffee 2902 N. 68th St. Tucked away and easy to miss, Echo Coffee must be placed on your permanent radar. When I fell upon this hidden treasure I was stunned at the community that gathered, the coffee brewed to order and the delectable treats made in house every day. Echo Coffee serves fresh, organic products. To minimize waste they brew individual cups of Joe, choosing to bypass large pots to serve the freshest product possible. The baristas are topnotch, friendly and educated. The specialty drinks are such a treat you will feel you’ve arrived in a fancy café, far from the Phoenix desert. You are made to feel welcome, important and that your cup of coffee is their most important task of the day. Plus, their cookies happen to be delicious. Amanda Goossen is the stay-at-home mom of a 4- and 6-year-old, and creator of www.litfestmagazine.com. She’s searching the Valley for the best sweets to share with Arcadia News readers. www.ThePinkLightDistrict.org S S C W INC INC Your premier collision and paint shop in the Phoenix Metropolitan area! Family-owned and operated since 1981. Representing your interests with the insurance company BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz factory trained technicians Free pick-up & delivery • Towing service available Free Estimates 602-277-8254 4620 N. 7th Ave • Phoenix, AZ 85013 www.scottscoachworks.com BMW Christ Church Lutheran LC-MS In Christ We Grow Th at Others May Know Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. - Traditional 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. - Contemporary 12:30 - Spanish Service Wednesday Worship 7:00 p.m. Saturday Worship 5:00 p.m. Sunday School / Bible Classes 9:40 a.m. (Nursery Care At All Sunday Services) Visit our website www.cclphoenix.org e-mail us at christchurch@cclphoenix.org 3901 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix (602)955-4830 Christ Lutheran School Preschool - Grade 8 ~ (602) 957-7010 MINISTRIES: YOUTH YOUNG ADULTS SENIOR ADULTS MEN’S AND WOMEN’S FAMILIES & CHILDREN MUSIC GROUPS FOR ALL AGES SUPPORT GROUPS, INCLUDING: CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Page 45 October 2012 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church’s annual Craft Bazaar, with a used-book section, baked goods and a quilt raf fl e, will be Oct. 20 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be offered. Prince of Peace is at 56th Street and Indian School Road. Book Club continues to grow; you’re invited to join By Amanda Goossen Fall represents changes in seasons, experiences and time management. Fall signals the beginning of holidays, which are often enchanting and memorable, sometimes overwhelming and exhausting. To me, reading a good book has always been a great escape, devoting myself to someone else’s world for a very brief bit of time. This month’s book club choice is a memoir, fairly short and a completely different type of book from what I usually choose. Bloom by Kelle Hampton reminds us of love, family and the tie that binds. It’s a breathtaking peak into one women’s experience and I promise it will completely take you in. It’s perfect for this time of year. The Arcadia News Book Club will meet 6 p.m. Oct. 25 at Terra Java, 3619 E. Indian School Road. We will Skype with author Kelle Hampton and enjoy appetizers as well as a selection of coffee, tea and dessert. We also will include our raf fl e, which has been a huge hit. Each gift basket is worth hundreds of dollars and the money collected from the $5 raf fl e tickets goes to the Arizona Institute for Breast Health. If you haven’t made it to the Arcadia News Book Club in the past, you must try it now. We have established a great group that is ever growing. OCTOBER BOOK CLUB SELECTION BLOOM: FINDING BEAUTY IN THE UNEXPECTED By Kelle Hampton Never in my life have I read a book with so much raw, honest emotion. I sobbed through multiple pages, feeling her pain, seeing the love, and understanding her fears. Bloom by Kelle Hampton is superb, not only because of what she went through, but because she can peel away the layer of shame and insecurity and be honest about every detail. Kelle is a mother of two girls. Those two beautiful girls fi ll her heart and soul, ful fi lling her life like she never thought possible. Yet the day her youngest daughter was born, she was devastated and assumed her dreams would be forever shattered. The moment her daughter Nella was born she was the fi rst to notice, Nella had Down Syndrome. Bloom takes readers on the emotional roller coaster that would become the next few days, weeks and months of the Hampton’s life. Kelle goes through every detail, showing how she felt, how she coped and how she eventually was, months later, disappointed in herself. Heart wrenching, yet beautiful, Bloom is masterfully written. An absolute must read for every mother, daughter, or friend. ACCELERATED By Bronwen Hruska In this sensational debut novel, author Bronwen Hruska, takes readers on a wild ride through an Upper East Side Private School, showing just what some parents and school administration will do to help their kids succeed. When Sean Benning agrees to send his son to the posh private school his in-laws want to pay for, he has doubts. Attending school functions and fundraisers prove he is in the wrong crowd, yet he is determined to get his son the best education possible. When he is continually pressured to medicate his energetic son, Sean begins to question the school’s motives. A fast-paced and timely novel, Accelerated asks important questions and forces us to take a look in the mirror. Why are we pushing our kids so much, and at what cost? Young Readers GUSTAV GLOOM AND THE PEOPLE TAKER By Adam-Troy Castro Illustrated By Kristen Margiotta Perfect for young readers this Halloween, Gustav Gloom and the People Taker is an adorable yet spooky tale of a mysterious, unhappy little boy and the fi rst time he ever makes a friend. Wrapped up as a scary story, complete with haunted house and frightening creatures, this novel is one of friendship, discovery and adolescence. But don’t tell your kids. Just tell them it’s a scary story. PRINCESS POSEY AND THE MONSTER STEW By Stephanie Greene Illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson A sweet story for young readers, Princess Posey and the Monster Stew is a small chapter book for those developing their reading skills. In this edition of Princess Posey we see Posey getting ready Continued on page 46 Designer Showroom Open to the Public M-F - 10am-5pm, Sat - by Appt. 480-326-7771 ParkAvenueStudio68.com (Next door to Switch at 68th and Thomas) • New Furniture • Lovely Accessories • In-Home Consultations 6423 E. Thomas Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-941-4135 • www.LuckyPawsAZ.org Adopt your new best friend from Arcadia’s only no-kill cage free animal shelter