A Peek into the Fantasy Table Charity Event
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A Peek into the Fantasy Table Charity Event

Each year, the talented Judith Baigent King—teaching chef, food writer, and author—spearheads the Fantasy Table event, an extraordinary fundraiser that provides educational scholarships for the dedicated staff at our mountain country club. It’s a massive undertaking, which makes it nearly impossible to say no when Judith asks you to host a table! What sets this…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Good morning and thank you for joining me for Saturday Meanderings where we chat about all good things this week. Happy official start of summer! We have escaped to the cooler mountains of Arizona only to find ourselves in the middle of a heat wave here. Granted it is not as hot as the triple…

From My Heart to Yours: A Re-introduction
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From My Heart to Yours: A Re-introduction

Hello and welcome! Whether you’ve just joined me or you’ve been here from the beginning, I thought it might be time to (re)introduce myself and share a little more about the heart behind Life at Bella Terra. I’m Mary Crozier, and I write from a historic home in Phoenix that’s full of creaky charm, evolving projects,…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Oh my! It feels like ages since I have posted on my blog. We are close to the official start of summer 2025 (June 20th) and temperatures are definitely rising in Phoenix. I am so happy to be back and sharing all the good things from the last few weeks. Grab your favorite beverage and…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

I always find it hard to say “Happy Memorial Day” weekend, as this holiday is a bittersweet one. As we remember those men and women who lost their lives defending our freedoms, we now have the benefit of enjoying this 3-day weekend with family and friends. Life does go on, but let’s remember the real…