Murray and I just returned from a week in Phoenix. \u00a0He was there for work, so we decided to go together for an extra few days and see the Grand Canyon. \u00a0Unfortunately, due to the US Federal government shutdown, the Grand Canyon was closed. \u00a0Instead, we took the opportunity to visit some lesser known attractions, like the Sedona Red Rock Mountains. There is an old saying in Phoenix that “God created the Grand Canyon, but he lives in Sedona.” \u00a0One trip to Sedona and you know it has to be true. \u00a0As we drove through the picturesque mountains, we gasped at the view at every turn, always looking for a spot to pull off and take a few pictures. \u00a0Eventually, we had to keep driving or it would be dark. \u00a0On our way back to Phoenix, we took an inadvertent detour to Jerome, and drove through a very high and windy mountain road. \u00a0Once again, the views were spectacular and somewhat daunting as we careened around sharp turns on narrow roads with sheer cliffs.<\/p>\n
While in Phoenix we stayed at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, a AAA Four Diamond resort. \u00a0I highly recommend this resort and it is now one of my favorites. \u00a0It was designed to be an authentic representation of the Gila River Indian Community’s heritage and culture. \u00a0The architecture, design, art and legends of the native tribes were included in many details, indoors and out. \u00a0Our room had original native art. \u00a0The restaurants featured Native American cuisine. \u00a0With each meal, we were served a spicy black bean hummus with very thin homemade sesame crackers. \u00a0Our waiter was kind enough to share the general ingredients for the hummus. \u00a0At home I tried my own version. \u00a0It is not exactly the same, but I am pleased with the result, with the exception of chipotle. \u00a0I used 1 tablespoon. \u00a0Too much heat for my liking, so reduced this recipe to half that.<\/p>\n
Sonoran Black Bean Hummus<\/strong><\/p>\n Murray and I just returned from a week in Phoenix. \u00a0He was there for work, so we decided to go together for an extra few days and see the Grand Canyon. \u00a0Unfortunately, due to the US Federal government shutdown, the Grand Canyon was closed. \u00a0Instead, we took the opportunity to visit some lesser known attractions, like the Sedona Red Rock Mountains. There is an old saying in Phoenix that “God created the Grand Canyon, but he lives in Sedona.” \u00a0One trip to Sedona and you know it has to be true. \u00a0As we drove through the picturesque mountains, we gasped at the view at every turn, always looking for a spot to pull off and take a few pictures. \u00a0Eventually, we had to keep driving or it would be dark. \u00a0On our way back to Phoenix, we took an inadvertent detour to Jerome, and drove through a very high and windy mountain road. \u00a0Once again, the views were spectacular and somewhat daunting as we careened around sharp turns on narrow roads with sheer cliffs. While in Phoenix we stayed at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, a AAA Four Diamond resort. \u00a0I highly recommend this resort and it Continue reading Desert Vacation<\/span>\n