Would have loved to stay longer or come back a second day during our visit. So much to do with such little time.
Blue Bell Ice Cream

I remember that first time at Flemings. Color was white with a hint of yellow. Cold and creamy with a strong french vanilla flavor. So rich and full of flavor. I tried to get Flemings to sell me an industrial size container but they never came through. I tried lots of supermarket ice creams but […]
Desert Botanical Garden Part one of two

The butterfly exhibit was open on our second visit in March. Too many butterflies to count! They flocked around the misters, landed on the flowers, foliage, people and netting. If you stay still enough they will come visit, perhaps on your shoulder or hat.
Pie Snob

I remember my first apple pie at this hole in the wall little donut shop. Sweet scent of donuts wafted out to the street tempting me inside. My mom would buy me a donut if I was good. Eventually I wanted to try the apple pie. Donuts were my gateway dessert.
AJ’s Fine Foods

Journal Entry March 28, 2018 5:39pm Me: Called 480 563-5070 Unidentified Male Employee: Hello AJ’s. Me: Do you have Blue Bell Sherbet Unidentified Male Employee: Hold on let me check. Unidentified Male Employee: Yes we have lemon and orange. Me: Thanks. Journal Entry March 30, 2018 2pm
Darbi’s Cafe

When I was a kid I remember going up to the mountains to play in the snow. After a few hours of frozen fun we would eat at a local rustic looking cafe or diner. Now it looks like the fast food chains are invading the Pinetop area. There are still old school places though […]