Archive for March, 2010

Golden Door Spa at The Boulders – Spa Week April 2010

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Spa Week at the Golden Door Spa is fast-approaching (April 12-18).  For those of you that are spa-goers, you are probably already familiar with Spa Week.  For those of your NOT familiar with Spa Week, be sure to visit their website at www.spaweek.com

The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders is participating again for the 3rd time!  During this special week we will be offering THREE $50 spa services.  Here are the details:

  • 50-minute Boulders Foot Massage
  • 50-minute Lavender Hydrating Body Wrap
  • 50-minute Tranquility Facial

Of course, while you are taking advantage of these fabulous $50 spa services, why no spend some additional quality time at the spa.  Here’s a great way to spend your FULL day during Spa Week: 

  • Awaken your body with a stretch or aerobics class
  • Relax with your first $50 spa service
  • Replenish yourself with lunch at the Spa Café
  • Catch some rays at the spa pool
  • Why not have another $50 spa service??
  • Refresh your body with a LONG shower
  • Have your significant other pick you up after a restful day at the Golden Door Spa!

Space is limited so call NOW to schedule your getaway.  Of course all of the other fantastic Golden Door Spa services are also available during this week.  To check availability, please call 480-595-3500.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Poached Chicken Breast with Vegetable Quinoa

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Poached Chicken Breast

 Ingredients:

 1#. chicken breasts (skin off)

4-5 celery stalks

1 large Vidalia onion, quartered

3 carrots, peeled and chopped

4 whole cloves garlic, peeled

2 bay leaves

pinch red pepper flakes

Fresh herbs rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, parsley)

2 cups chicken stock or broth

 Directions:

Wash and peel vegetables. Remove strings from celery. Wash chicken and place in a dutch oven or stockpot in one teaspoon olive oil. Add chicken broth and bouillon (can substitute Minor’s Chicken Soup Base). Add enough cold water (or broth if you have it) to cover chicken several inches.  Add remaining ingredients. Cook over high heat until broth reaches a rolling simmer, then reduce heat to a low simmer and continue to cook, uncovered for about an hour. Don’t allow the broth to boil or the chicken will become tough. Remove chicken.  Also remove bay leaves, herb stalks and garlic cloves before serving.

 BBQ Sauce for the Poached Chicken

 Ingredients:

 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce

1 6-ounce can tomato paste

1/4 cup minced onion

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic crushed

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon cayenne

fresh ground pepper to taste

 Directions:

Cook minced onion and garlic in olive oil until onions turns opaque. Add remaining ingredients, mix thoroughly and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes. Makes about 1 1/2 cups of barbecue sauce.

 Vegetable Quinoa

 Ingredients:

 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

2 cups chicken stock or broth

1 small onion, chopped

1 tablespoon Olive Oil

1 Fresno Chile, Minced

6 Green Zucchini, baby

6 Yellow Baby Zucchini

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 TBL Chopped Herbs

Salt and Pepper

 Directions:

In a small nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, toast quinoa over medium heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add the red pepper, carrot, broccoli and garlic; saute 3 minutes longer. Add basil and pepper; cook and stir just until vegetables are tender. Stir in quinoa; heat through. Yield: 4 servings.

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Easter Cookie Decorating Workshop at el Pedregal at The Boulders

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

The Bakery Café at el Pedregal celebrates the Easter holiday with an Easter Cookie Decorating workshop April 2 at 2p.m.  Children and adults are invited to assemble and decorate a festive chocolate bunny and sugar cookies in the shapes of Easter Bunnies and eggs with pastel icings.  The pastry chef will also offer holiday desserts including carrot cake, ribbon cakes, coconut cakes, cream puffs, mini French macaroons and assorted Easter candies.

Cookie Decorating Kits are $5.50 each.  Includes plain sugar cookies, decorative frostings and a chocolate bunny.  For more information please call The Bakery Cafe at 480.488.4100.

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New Boutique at el Pedregal at The Boulders

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

A new boutique opens at el Pedregal this Spring called Mumbo Jumbo- Antiques, Boutique & Habedashery.  This vintage boutique offers a wide variety of antique furniture, Victorian style clothing and hats, distinctive jewelry, signature handbags, footwear and plus size fashions.  Mumbo Jumbo is stocked with an eclectic mix of clothing by brands such as Cabillo that utilize healing elements of Mother Nature through stones, minerals and crystals, and Hand and Heart, a recyclable denim purse collection.  On Saturday, March 27 from 10:00am to 5:30pm, the boutique will host a grand opening event in honor of their arrival.  There will be a “Name the Talking Rooster” contest and the winner will receive a gift certificate to Mumbo Jumbo.  Visit www.elpedregal.com.

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Day Trips from The Boulders Resort

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

The Boulders Resort location is perfect for quick day trips to visit some of the natural and historical locations here in Arizona.   The Boulders concierge team can assist in planning your day trip providing; maps, written directions, highlights, attractions, activities, shopping locations, dining options, weather forecasts, road conditions and more.

Visit the concierge desk upon your arrival at The Boulders Resort and describe what you would like to see and do on your day trip.  The concierge will prepare your personalized day trip itinerary and have it delivered to your room the night before your adventure.  On the day of your journey wake up and enjoy breakfast at Palo Verde or in your accommodation thru in room dining.  Just before leaving the resort stop by the Bakery Café at el Pedregal and purchase a boxed lunch to enjoy later in the day.  Enjoy your day visiting our selected destination and upon your return sit back and relax in the comfort of your Boulders accommodation or enjoy a dinner at one of our on property restaurants.

 Here are a few of the suggested day trips from The Boulders concierge team. 

 Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon – A beautiful and very scenic, artistic community located in Red Rock country.  Enjoy shopping, jeep tours, hiking, swimming and fishing.  A 1 ¾ hour drive from the resort.  Allow 6 to 8 hours for this trip. 

Payson – The beautiful area of Arizona known as the rim country.  At an elevation of 5000 feet, it is one of the world’s largest forests of Ponderosa Pines.  Take in scenic views, antique shops, and Tonto Natural Bridge State Park.   A 1¾ hour drive from the resort.

 Wickenburg - Historic old western town once dubbed “The Dude Ranch Capital of the World.”  Stop at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum or enjoy the wild life at the Hassayampa River Preserve. One hour drive from the resort. 

Prescott - Once the State Capital, Prescott is a 1½ hour drive from the Resort.  It has many historic sites, golf, casinos, museums and beautiful Victorian homes.  The Sharlot Hall Museum displays the Arizona of yesterday in its beautifully maintained grounds and exhibits.

 The Apache Trail – The Apache Trail travels past the majestic Superstition Mountains.  Stop at Tortilla Flat, population 6!  Enjoy a picnic lunch at Rattlesnake Cove, short desert walks, or a 90 minute narrated tour of Canyon Lake aboard Dolly’s Steamboat.  This is a full day trip – allow 6 to 7 hours minimum.

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Chip From An Uneven Lie

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

The Boulders is in the desert foothills, coming up and out of the valley. Consequently we get gentle rolling slopes around the greens. That means you have some uneven lies with your chips and pitches.

If you can find a January issue of Golf Magazine, you will see a two page ‘ball above your feet’ chip onto the first green of the South course. That article will appear on www.mgolf.com before too long.

If the ball is above your feet the shot is likely to pull to the left. You should aim to the right to allow for that.

Because the club face tends to close and hit into the ground behind the ball, keep your chin and posture up. Definitely grip down on the club. Swing along the slope. Gripping down an inch on the handle will help control all shorter shots.

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Tennis at The Boulders

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Tennis at The Boulders means keeping the game fun, let me explain….. Over the years I have asked many players why they took up the game, why tennis? The answer almost always is about how much fun it is, the joy they feel while playing. Many of these players I taught or watched play, yet more often than not they looked like they were either tense, angry or in some way frustrated on the court, with few smiles or laughs.

This has become all too familiar a sight in all sports, not just tennis. Certainly everyone wants to enjoy their experience whether it be on the tennis court, golf course, playing field, office, etc. but few seem to do so. I believe one of the key factors this occurs is because the competitive spirit and drive take over, and winning, coming out on top, become the focus. Simply, results rather than the process now define the experience one is having. This often leads to disappointment and frustration because losing happens and not many are prepared to truly face it.

The key in the learning and teaching of the game is to focus on development and continued learning ,not the result. The teaching program at The Boulders is built around three main areas which support this:1. Learning through continuous education, a life long process, 2. Fun and enjoyment of the journey with the emphasis placed on doing your best regardless of outcome, and 3. Development of fitness and healthy habits for life.

I often say to the staff that it is not really about what you know, although that helps, but the important thing is your joy and passion for what you do, this radiates out to everyone. The saying “I don’t care what you know unto I know how much you care” is so true. We love what we do at The Tennis Garden, providing a tennis class tennis experience that is enriching to all.

In health and happiness,
Dale Light

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Corn Chowder Soup Recipe

Friday, March 5th, 2010

 

 

Corn Chowder Soup Recipe

From Chef Gregory J Wiener   

Makes 1 ½ Gallons

 

 

Ingredients

10 each grilled corn

2 each yellow onion

4 each poblano peppers

3 each Anaheim peppers

7 each cloves garlic

2 each shallots

1 bunch cilantro stems

1 each jalapeño

1 each Fresno chili

2 each limes

1qt  cream

½ lb butter

1 gallon chicken stock

To Taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

Start by grilling the corn. While grilling dice onion, peppers, garlic shallots, and cilantro Stems. Then sauté onions in large stock pot until starting to brown then add peppers and garlic. While cooking remove corn from the cob. Throw corn in the stock pot. Put all cobs in a pan with boiling water let boil. Add chicken stock to pot.

Bring to a rolling boil. Add the cob water, cream and season with salt and pepper.

Remove from heat and use wand mixer. Then vita prep and strain though with large China cap. That will help break down corn and thicken soup.

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Esteban Live at el Pedregal at The Boulders

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

On Saturday, March 6 el Pedregal Shops and Dining at The Boulders hosts an all day musical event from 10 AM to 10 PM, with performances by musical guest, Esteban, in addition to several local bands in celebration of music and art. 

Proceeds will benefit The Rodger Hansen Liver Transplant, Desert Foothills Community Association, H.E.A.R.T. (Huachinera Art & Cultural Center), Carefree / Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts, Food Bank, Girl Scouts #1739, Bella Vista Fine Arts program, Desert Mountain Schools Fine Arts program, and Sonoran Trails Middle School’s Fine Arts Program charities and organizations.

In addition, a silent auction will be held with several original paintings, lithos and posters from Santé Fe artist, Pablo Antonio Milan; signed instruments from celebrities and musicians, and artwork from the Thunderbird artists. For further details about this event, visit www.elpedregal.com.

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