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Produced by Desert Lifestyle Publishing • 480.460.0996 • www.DesertLifestyle.net
Kathy Loeffler, abrrealtor®
602.359.7270 mobile
www.KathyLoeffler.com
If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.
My Featured Listings
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
13295 N 94TH WAY | 1,736 SQFT 3 BED | 2 BATH | $342,500
Awesome home in Sweetwater Ranch! Updated w/granite, plantation shutters, french doors & more. Neutral tile flooring with carpet in bedrooms. Outdoor space includes covered patios, private pool and citrus trees. Sweetwater Ranch Manor features community pool, tennis courts, and HOA maintains front yard.
9161 E CORTEZ ST. | 1,936 SQFT 4 BED | 2.5 BATH | $359,500
Fabulous home in popular Berryessa neighbor-hood. Recent updates include beautiful slab granite, cabinetry, lighting, fresh paint, carpet, window coverings, appliances. All 3 bathrooms also updated. New garage door and new roof! Awesome subdivision with community spa and pool in a great location!
As a full-time, dedicated real estate agent, Kathy Loeffler is the definition of a “trusted advisor” to her clients. Known for her professionalism and commitment, Kathy leads buyers and sellers to success time and time again. Most clients want to work with an agent that is wholly committed to their clients’ needs. Kathy firmly believes that each of her clients deserves the best service in the industry and that’s just what they receive. Driven and dedicated, Kathy devotes 100% of her efforts towards achieving her clients’ goals. An outstanding negotiator and an excellent communicator, Kathy fills the void that many other agents don’t: securing the most favorable price for your property and keeping you constantly apprised on the progress of your transaction. As a true Valley native, Kathy has unparalleled knowledge of our area and the nuances of each part of the Valley. Turn to her for all of your real estate needs!
New Listing
Just Reduced Just Sold
As Featured on the Cover
10345 E STAR OF THE DESERT | 1,603 SQFT | 3 BED | 2 BATH | $359,000The front porch welcomes you to this meticulously maintained 3 bed/2 bath home in Discovery Trails/McDowell Mountain Ranch! This home has awesome mountain views with a private backyard backing to arroyo. The kitchen boasts new slab granite counters, center island, and all new stainless steel appliances — including a 5 burner gas range/oven and french door refrigerator! Family room with gas fireplace opens to the kitchen and casual dining area. Also, new hot water heater and new washer/dryer! Third bedroom does not currently have a closet. This amazing community offers 2 swimming pools, spa, clubhouse, lighted tennis, playgrounds, miles of walking paths and much more. Come see your new home!
7098 E BLUE SKY DRIVE | 4,961 SQFT | 4 BED | 3.5 BATH | $1,049,000Beautiful Toll Brothers home in Saguaro Estates! Private, single level, Cantaro model has split floor plan. Master retreat boasts a luxurious bathroom with his & her vanities, sitting area and private patio. The home has a formal living room, dining room, bonus room, and spacious family room opening to gourmet kitchen. Upgrades include: plantation shutters, custom tile work, granite counters, fireplace, new travertine and hardwood flooring. Backyard features a saltwater pool, large covered patio, grass area, and sport court with adjustable basketball hoop. Welcome home!
Top ChefBe Your Best Baker!
Butterfly WonderlandA Rainforest Experience
Hearty & SoothingStockyards Buffalo Meatloaf
Local Art & CultureTHE OPERA BOOM
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September | October 2014
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Property Presented By Kathy Loeffler
YOUR HOME
LOCAL VENUEButterfly Wonderland - A Rainforest ExperienceScottsdale480.800.3000 | ButterflyWonderland.com
The Stockyards StockyardSteakhouse.com | 602.273.7378
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With the weather cooling off and the feel of fall in the air now is the perfect time to bake up some homemade treats for you and your family. Think pumpkin pie, ginger spice cookies, and chocolate torte! Whether you’re in the market for a new high-end oven to complete your dream kitchen or you’re house hunting for a new abode that boasts the ideal appliances, here’s what to look for in today’s top ovens. In no time, you’ll be the best baker in your neighborhood. Thefirstdecisionisusuallywhethertochoosegasorelectric.Whilemanytopchefs prefer gas for a cooktop stove, allowing for better and instant heat control, this distinction is not as critical when choosing ovens. However, serious bakers should consider a convection oven, which uses fans to circulate hot air through-outthebakingspace.Thiscreatesthecrusty,caramelizedbreads,muffins,andpiesfoundinthefinestofbakeries.Notonlywillyourfoodshavethatfull-flavoredbrownedtaste,buttheywillalsobakefasterandmoreevenly.Nolongerwillyouhave to rotate your cookie sheets so each tray browns evenly. In a convection oven, cookies and other sweet treats will cook consistently no matter where they are placed within the oven. Onefinalbonus:Yousavealotoftimewithaconvectionoven.Asageneralrule, you can reduce the cooking time by 25 percent and lower the oven temperature by 25 degrees in a convection oven. Just remember to stay close by when getting accustomed to your particular oven, as you will need to gauge how long and how high your oven should be set. Many of today’s top ovens offer an automatic conversion option. Just input the temperature and cooking time of your recipe and the oven will automatically set to the appropriate convection settings. How’s that for foolproof baking?
If you’re looking for a professional look to complete your kitchen, Viking is the brand that most gourmets demand. Other high-end options include Wolf, Thermador, Bosch,Jenn-Air,andKitchenAid.Sowhynotwhip up an apple pie, berry crumble, or Halloween baked treat for the kids and get your house smelling likefall.Yourfamilywillthank you!
Stockyards Buffalo MeatloafIngredients:
1/4 c white onion (small dice)
1/4 c celery (small dice)
1/4 c carrot (small dice)
1 tbsp butter
1 lb ground buffalo
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 c BBQ sauce
1 large egg (beaten)
3/4 c Panko
1 large clove garlic (minced)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 dash Tabasco
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 strips bacon (raw)
The fall air ushers in a new season of the arts and world of opera is no exception. But if you’re thinking that opera is an old world relic favored by a few timeworn fanatics, think again. Some 125 opera companies currently perform in 43 states, in cities as var-ied as Phoenix, Houston, Los AngelesandSantaFe,ac-cordingtoOPERAAmerica.
Even more impressive is that more than half of these companies were established after 1970, and more than 40 percent were founded since 1980, suggesting a growing rather than waning interest. It may surprise you to know that some 2.3 million people went to the op-erain2013alone(source:statista.com).TheInternet is chock full of web sites catering to
operaloversbothyoungandold.Facebookpages and Twitter feeds abound. So if you haven’t given opera a chance, you may want to lend this 400-year-old art form and cultural experience an ear. Turns out, opera is alive andwellinAmerica. What is it about opera that people still love? Perhaps it’s the classics, such as La Boheme, TheMarriageofFigaro,Carmen,andMa-dameButterfly,whichseemtoenthrallandmystify audiences after so many centuries. They are still the most popular and most frequently performed operas, reaching new audiences with every production. But original operas are also being produced with some regularity. In fact, some 359 new operatic works have been produced since 2000. Some current themes of new operas include telling the stories of Jackie Kennedy, Malcolm X, and Harvey Milk. But most likely what makes
opera such a fascinating and unique art form is the ability of the performer to both sing and act to portray their character like no other wayimaginable.Nottomentiontheincred-ible set designs and costumes. The current opera trend? Live simulcast of opera performances from the Metropoli-tanOpera,NewYork’smostreveredoperahouse. The live performances are transmitted via satellite to select venues such as movie theaters throughout the country. While some expect this accessibility to gain new follow-ers, others fear even seasoned opera fans may skip heading out to the opera house altogether for this easier and far less costly experience. Perhaps only time will tell. Either way, fall is the perfect time to discover your local opera house (or look for listings from the Met’s simulcast) and enjoy this incredible art form. Bravo to you for trying something new!
Procedure:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set aside
1/4 cup of BBQ sauce. Sauté onion, celery,
and carrot in butter over medium heat until
tender.Coolslightly.Addthesevegeta-
bles to all of the other ingredients except
thebacon.Blendwellinamixer.Form
into a loaf and put into a loaf pan that has
been sprayed with non-stick spray. Make
suretopatitdown,itmustbefirm.Spread
the BBQ sauce on top of the loaf and
sprinkle with black pepper. Lay the bacon
strips lengthwise on top of the meatloaf.
Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven
for approximately 1 hour. Let rest for
5 to 10 minutes before removing from
the pan, then serve.
OPERA STILL SHINES!
ButterflyWonderlandtakesflightasoneofthenewestattractions in the Valley with a highly innovative, indoor rainforestenvironmentfeaturingthelargestbutterfly pavilioninAmerica.You’llbewelcomedintoamagnificent,lush,rainforestenvironmentwherethousandsofbutterfliesfromaroundtheworldflyfreely,alighting onfragrantfloweringplantsand,quitepossibly,onafriendlyvisitor’sshoulderorfinger. Fluttering, flittering, flying Stroll inside this 10,000 square foot atrium and stand in wonderasthousandsofbutterfliesfromaroundtheworldenchant with their grace and beauty. This dramatic, glass-enclosed atrium shelters a breathtaking rainforest environment with lush tropical plants, trees, waterfalls andalargeKoipond.Amongthefavoritebutterfliesto seearetheiridescentbeautifulBlueMorphobutterflies fromtherainforestsofSouthAmericaandthedelicatelookingPaperKitebutterfly!
Fun fact: Thereareabout28,000speciesofbutterfliesintheworld.InNorthAmerica,thereareabout800differentkindsofbutterflies.Arizonaishometo334speciesofbutterflies,secondnexttoTexaswiththemostspecies.
YOUR HOME
LOCAL VENUEButterfly Wonderland - A Rainforest ExperienceScottsdale480.800.3000 | ButterflyWonderland.com
The Stockyards StockyardSteakhouse.com | 602.273.7378
LOC
AL
FLA
VO
R!
With the weather cooling off and the feel of fall in the air now is the perfect time to bake up some homemade treats for you and your family. Think pumpkin pie, ginger spice cookies, and chocolate torte! Whether you’re in the market for a new high-end oven to complete your dream kitchen or you’re house hunting for a new abode that boasts the ideal appliances, here’s what to look for in today’s top ovens. In no time, you’ll be the best baker in your neighborhood. Thefirstdecisionisusuallywhethertochoosegasorelectric.Whilemanytopchefs prefer gas for a cooktop stove, allowing for better and instant heat control, this distinction is not as critical when choosing ovens. However, serious bakers should consider a convection oven, which uses fans to circulate hot air through-outthebakingspace.Thiscreatesthecrusty,caramelizedbreads,muffins,andpiesfoundinthefinestofbakeries.Notonlywillyourfoodshavethatfull-flavoredbrownedtaste,buttheywillalsobakefasterandmoreevenly.Nolongerwillyouhave to rotate your cookie sheets so each tray browns evenly. In a convection oven, cookies and other sweet treats will cook consistently no matter where they are placed within the oven. Onefinalbonus:Yousavealotoftimewithaconvectionoven.Asageneralrule, you can reduce the cooking time by 25 percent and lower the oven temperature by 25 degrees in a convection oven. Just remember to stay close by when getting accustomed to your particular oven, as you will need to gauge how long and how high your oven should be set. Many of today’s top ovens offer an automatic conversion option. Just input the temperature and cooking time of your recipe and the oven will automatically set to the appropriate convection settings. How’s that for foolproof baking?
If you’re looking for a professional look to complete your kitchen, Viking is the brand that most gourmets demand. Other high-end options include Wolf, Thermador, Bosch,Jenn-Air,andKitchenAid.Sowhynotwhip up an apple pie, berry crumble, or Halloween baked treat for the kids and get your house smelling likefall.Yourfamilywillthank you!
Stockyards Buffalo MeatloafIngredients:
1/4 c white onion (small dice)
1/4 c celery (small dice)
1/4 c carrot (small dice)
1 tbsp butter
1 lb ground buffalo
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 c BBQ sauce
1 large egg (beaten)
3/4 c Panko
1 large clove garlic (minced)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 dash Tabasco
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 strips bacon (raw)
The fall air ushers in a new season of the arts and world of opera is no exception. But if you’re thinking that opera is an old world relic favored by a few timeworn fanatics, think again. Some 125 opera companies currently perform in 43 states, in cities as var-ied as Phoenix, Houston, Los AngelesandSantaFe,ac-cordingtoOPERAAmerica.
Even more impressive is that more than half of these companies were established after 1970, and more than 40 percent were founded since 1980, suggesting a growing rather than waning interest. It may surprise you to know that some 2.3 million people went to the op-erain2013alone(source:statista.com).TheInternet is chock full of web sites catering to
operaloversbothyoungandold.Facebookpages and Twitter feeds abound. So if you haven’t given opera a chance, you may want to lend this 400-year-old art form and cultural experience an ear. Turns out, opera is alive andwellinAmerica. What is it about opera that people still love? Perhaps it’s the classics, such as La Boheme, TheMarriageofFigaro,Carmen,andMa-dameButterfly,whichseemtoenthrallandmystify audiences after so many centuries. They are still the most popular and most frequently performed operas, reaching new audiences with every production. But original operas are also being produced with some regularity. In fact, some 359 new operatic works have been produced since 2000. Some current themes of new operas include telling the stories of Jackie Kennedy, Malcolm X, and Harvey Milk. But most likely what makes
opera such a fascinating and unique art form is the ability of the performer to both sing and act to portray their character like no other wayimaginable.Nottomentiontheincred-ible set designs and costumes. The current opera trend? Live simulcast of opera performances from the Metropoli-tanOpera,NewYork’smostreveredoperahouse. The live performances are transmitted via satellite to select venues such as movie theaters throughout the country. While some expect this accessibility to gain new follow-ers, others fear even seasoned opera fans may skip heading out to the opera house altogether for this easier and far less costly experience. Perhaps only time will tell. Either way, fall is the perfect time to discover your local opera house (or look for listings from the Met’s simulcast) and enjoy this incredible art form. Bravo to you for trying something new!
Procedure:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set aside
1/4 cup of BBQ sauce. Sauté onion, celery,
and carrot in butter over medium heat until
tender.Coolslightly.Addthesevegeta-
bles to all of the other ingredients except
thebacon.Blendwellinamixer.Form
into a loaf and put into a loaf pan that has
been sprayed with non-stick spray. Make
suretopatitdown,itmustbefirm.Spread
the BBQ sauce on top of the loaf and
sprinkle with black pepper. Lay the bacon
strips lengthwise on top of the meatloaf.
Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven
for approximately 1 hour. Let rest for
5 to 10 minutes before removing from
the pan, then serve.
OPERA STILL SHINES!
ButterflyWonderlandtakesflightasoneofthenewestattractions in the Valley with a highly innovative, indoor rainforestenvironmentfeaturingthelargestbutterfly pavilioninAmerica.You’llbewelcomedintoamagnificent,lush,rainforestenvironmentwherethousandsofbutterfliesfromaroundtheworldflyfreely,alighting onfragrantfloweringplantsand,quitepossibly,onafriendlyvisitor’sshoulderorfinger. Fluttering, flittering, flying Stroll inside this 10,000 square foot atrium and stand in wonderasthousandsofbutterfliesfromaroundtheworldenchant with their grace and beauty. This dramatic, glass-enclosed atrium shelters a breathtaking rainforest environment with lush tropical plants, trees, waterfalls andalargeKoipond.Amongthefavoritebutterfliesto seearetheiridescentbeautifulBlueMorphobutterflies fromtherainforestsofSouthAmericaandthedelicatelookingPaperKitebutterfly!
Fun fact: Thereareabout28,000speciesofbutterfliesintheworld.InNorthAmerica,thereareabout800differentkindsofbutterflies.Arizonaishometo334speciesofbutterflies,secondnexttoTexaswiththemostspecies.
Produced by Desert Lifestyle Publishing • 480.460.0996 • www.DesertLifestyle.net
Kathy Loeffler, abrrealtor®
602.359.7270 mobile
www.KathyLoeffler.com
If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.
My Featured Listings
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
13295 N 94TH WAY | 1,736 SQFT 3 BED | 2 BATH | $342,500
Awesome home in Sweetwater Ranch! Updated w/granite, plantation shutters, french doors & more. Neutral tile flooring with carpet in bedrooms. Outdoor space includes covered patios, private pool and citrus trees. Sweetwater Ranch Manor features community pool, tennis courts, and HOA maintains front yard.
9161 E CORTEZ ST. | 1,936 SQFT 4 BED | 2.5 BATH | $359,500
Fabulous home in popular Berryessa neighbor-hood. Recent updates include beautiful slab granite, cabinetry, lighting, fresh paint, carpet, window coverings, appliances. All 3 bathrooms also updated. New garage door and new roof! Awesome subdivision with community spa and pool in a great location!
As a full-time, dedicated real estate agent, Kathy Loeffler is the definition of a “trusted advisor” to her clients. Known for her professionalism and commitment, Kathy leads buyers and sellers to success time and time again. Most clients want to work with an agent that is wholly committed to their clients’ needs. Kathy firmly believes that each of her clients deserves the best service in the industry and that’s just what they receive. Driven and dedicated, Kathy devotes 100% of her efforts towards achieving her clients’ goals. An outstanding negotiator and an excellent communicator, Kathy fills the void that many other agents don’t: securing the most favorable price for your property and keeping you constantly apprised on the progress of your transaction. As a true Valley native, Kathy has unparalleled knowledge of our area and the nuances of each part of the Valley. Turn to her for all of your real estate needs!
New Listing
Just Reduced Just Sold
As Featured on the Cover
10345 E STAR OF THE DESERT | 1,603 SQFT | 3 BED | 2 BATH | $359,000The front porch welcomes you to this meticulously maintained 3 bed/2 bath home in Discovery Trails/McDowell Mountain Ranch! This home has awesome mountain views with a private backyard backing to arroyo. The kitchen boasts new slab granite counters, center island, and all new stainless steel appliances — including a 5 burner gas range/oven and french door refrigerator! Family room with gas fireplace opens to the kitchen and casual dining area. Also, new hot water heater and new washer/dryer! Third bedroom does not currently have a closet. This amazing community offers 2 swimming pools, spa, clubhouse, lighted tennis, playgrounds, miles of walking paths and much more. Come see your new home!
7098 E BLUE SKY DRIVE | 4,961 SQFT | 4 BED | 3.5 BATH | $1,049,000Beautiful Toll Brothers home in Saguaro Estates! Private, single level, Cantaro model has split floor plan. Master retreat boasts a luxurious bathroom with his & her vanities, sitting area and private patio. The home has a formal living room, dining room, bonus room, and spacious family room opening to gourmet kitchen. Upgrades include: plantation shutters, custom tile work, granite counters, fireplace, new travertine and hardwood flooring. Backyard features a saltwater pool, large covered patio, grass area, and sport court with adjustable basketball hoop. Welcome home!
Top ChefBe Your Best Baker!
Butterfly WonderlandA Rainforest Experience
Hearty & SoothingStockyards Buffalo Meatloaf
Local Art & CultureTHE OPERA BOOM
Cove
r Pho
togr
aphy
| Can
delar
ia De
sign
September | October 2014
Featured Cover
Property Presented By Kathy Loeffler