Page 36 May 2014 Family bonds over homemade meals and funniest videos Arizona – about 90 miles east of Show Low. She attended NAU and after receiving her degree in Parks and Recreation Management, she took her first job in Iowa. “After my summer job ended in Iowa, I decided that I really didn’t want to spend a winter there,” Kanah said of deciding to move back to sunny Arizona. She met her husband, Todd, in Tempe and they were married 12 years ago after a whirlwind courtship. Now the parents of three children – Joshua (9), Jude (6) and Joy (17 months), Kanah is busier than ever as a stay-at-home mom. After living in South Phoenix, the Waltmans moved to Arcadia 4 years ago so that they could be closer to Christ Lutheran School where their children attend school. There is rarely a dull moment at the Waltman home. Each of the kids is very active and enjoy their own interests: Joshua is a budding artist, Jude loves to skateboard, and sweet baby Joy is a busy toddler – rarely leaving her mommy’s side! For the Waltmans, the weekends are all about family. Saturdays call for working on the yard, they enjoy being together as a family and family hikes are a must. Every Sunday night, the Waltmans can be found giggling on the couch, watching Continued on page 37 By Heather Kinkel Kanah Waltman is a self-proclaimed “Senior Domestic Manager.” With 3 small children, 9 chickens and a sweet golden retriever named Jessie, it’s hard not to understand when she says she’s always got a baby on her hip and a dog at her heels. Kanah is originally from Alpine, sliders ingredients • 2 lbs. 80/20 ground beef • 1 cup shredded marble cheese • 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce • 1 Tbsp. onion powder • 1 tsp. garlic powder • 16 mini slider-style hamburger buns preparation Combine beef, cheese, Worcestershire and seasonings and mash into slider size (3” across) patties. Grill over medium high heat, 3 minutes on each side or under desired doneness is reached. by Kanah Waltman ingredients • 3 cups ice • 1 cup evaporated milk • 1/2 cup chocolate syrup • 1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract • Whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional, but delicious) preparation Blend in blender until smooth. Pour into serving glasses, and top with whip cream, chocolate shavings and a fun straw. by Kanah Waltman frozen hot chocolate Burgers on the grill at home: tastier and less expensive.

Page 37 May 2014 America’s Funniest Home Videos. “We are homebodies. I think that’s what happens when you grow up rural like I did. I grew up with no mall, no movie theater – I learned to entertain myself and that’s something I want for my kids,” said Kanah. As a family that centers their activities around the home, Kanah makes dinner most nights of the week, and she rarely follows a recipe. In order to keep things interesting, Kanah has definitely found the knack when it comes to knocking off her family’s favorite restaurant meals. “I’m frugal! I got sick of going out for cheap hot dogs and burgers and spending $45 when I know I can totally make something just as delicious at home,” said Kanah. Kanah, who “mans” the grill at the Waltman home, has replicated delicious restaurant quality sliders with shredded cheese and added Worcestershire sauce as the secret. She also likes to keep meals fresh and always adds fruits and veggies to her meals when she can. “Berries are easy. My kids love fruit, and I always sweeten them just a bit with a little agave,” said Kanah. The frozen “hot” chocolate? A special treat that is not to be missed, and one that Kanah doesn’t mind serving up to her active, hungry crew. WE’RE HAPPY TO SERVE YOU AT ANY OF OUR 8 CONVENIENT VALLEY LOCATIONS! • 22 S. Mesa Dr, Mesa • 1017 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe • 1111 E. Buckeye Rd, Phoenix • 2628 W. Van Buren, Phoenix • 3920 S. Central Ave, Phoenix • 4121 N. 44th St, Phoenix FAX: 602-952-9233 • 5516 W. Glendale Ave, Phoenix • 9309 W. Van Buren, Tolleson Need a menu? Visit our web site: WWW. PETESFISHANDCHIPS .COM Burgers, Dogs, Burritos! Scrumptious Fish & Chips! Fresh Breaded Onion Rings! Children’s Menus at Some Locations! Drive Thru/Take-Out Is Our Specialty! ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ Family Owned & Operated Since 1947 602-956-0178 4144 E. Indian School Rd. food, fun and the fabulous beat of sugahbeat! J o i n u s f o r C i n c o d e M a y o ! Sunday, May 4th By Chef Matt Carter of The House Brassiere, The Mission and Zinc Bistro Mother’s Day brunch idea By Chef Matt Carter of The House Brassiere, The Mission and Zinc Bistro Mother’s Day brunch idea scrambled eggs, asparagus & griddled bread by Chef Matt Carter Cookbook Continued from page 36 preparation With a whisk or small hand blender, combine eggs and half of the mascarpone and ricotta. With a small spoon, add the rest of the ricotta and mascarpone in small dollops. Season with salt and pepper. Fill a medium saucepot with water, add salt until it tastes like the ocean, and bring to a boil. Blanch asparagus for 30-40 seconds, shock in ice water. Slice Ciabatta, drizzle with half of the olive oil, season with salt. In a small sauté pan or griddle, toast both sides of Ciabatta. In another small sauté pan, heat olive oil and garlic, add asparagus and cook for a minute or until done. Heat a seasoned pan to med-low, add the butter. When butter is melted add the egg mix. Stir with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until eggs are just cooked, NO COLOR on the eggs. The eggs will continue to cook outside of the pan so pull from heat a little runnier than desired. Place eggs on plate, garnish with asparagus, cracked black pepper, Ciabatta and prosciutto. Using a micro plane or fine grater, shave parmesan over the eggs, finish with extra-virgin olive oil. ingredients • 8 whole eggs • 1 Tbsp. mascarpone or cream cheese • 1 Tbsp. ricotta • 2-4 oz. butter • 12-16 pencil asparagus • 1 tsp. garlic puree • 3-4 oz. extra-virgin olive oil • 1 oz. cracked black pepper • 1-4 oz. or larger chunk of parmesan • 1 loaf Ciabatta bread • 4-8 slices prosciutto (Serves 4) and she rarely follows a recipe. In order to keep things interesting, Kanah has definitely found the knack when it comes to knocking off her family’s favorite restaurant meals. cheap hot dogs and burgers and spending $45 when I know I can totally make something just as delicious at home,” said Kanah. milk syrup ract d ious) til sses, eam, nd a Kanah (below) and Todd Waltman’s household includes three young children, nine chickens and one dog.