< PreviousClass Act The 11th-annual DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC is set to take place Feb. 22 and Feb. 23 at Desert Botanical Garden. Devour showcases more than 80 of Arizona's top culinary talents over two days, and features food and wine sampling, chef demonstrations and arts experiences. This year's VIP ticket additionally provides entry to a fun Mardi Gras experience featuring chefs Justin Beckett of Beckett's Table and Southern Rail and Stephen Jones of the larder + the delta. The festival serves as the grand finale to Devour Week. Running Feb. 15 to Feb. 23, Devour Week highlights include the globe-spanning Devour the World food, music and dance festival and the annual Seven Chefs Dinner, a one-night-only dining event with top local chefs, who first cooked together at the prestigious James Beard House in New York City. VIP tickets are $205; proceeds benefit Local First Arizona, Desert Botanical Garden and Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance. devourphoenix.com. 38 AZFOOTHILLS.COM Sealed with a RED LIP The makeup mavens at Scottsdale’s SPARKLE BAR on their Valentine’s Day beauty tips and tricks. DATE-NIGHT LOOKS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY Valentine's Day is the perfect time to play up your features without going overboard because nothing says “don't kiss me” like a mouth full of lipstick. Our favorite looks are natural and glowy, red lip and big lashes. When in doubt, we're with Cher from Clueless: "And anything you can do to draw attention to your mouth is good." VALENTINE'S DAY SKIN PREP The key to makeup is making it look like a second skin. To help nature along, do the following: 1. Drink water. Fact: hydrated skin looks better! 2. Sleep. We can help you fake eight hours, but nothing beats the real thing. 3. Use a hydrating lip balm before bed. We love Ogee Lip Oil paired with a lip mask. 4. No salt. Avoid anything excessively salty the night before. Why? Because salt can lead to water retention and puffy eyes that feel heavy. 5. Lock in your look with a setting spray like Skindinavia or, our fave, Dior Airflash Radiance Mist Primer & Setting Spray. MAKEUP REMOVAL Let the remover sit for a second. Apply your makeup remover and give it a second to absorb before you start wiping. That will lessen the chance you'll wake up with the unintended next-day smoky eye. Clean your eyes thoroughly. We like to tightline, and so it's essential to be thorough when removing makeup to ensure you don't neglect the smaller areas around your eyes that need just as much TLC but are often overlooked. We love a textured cotton round that allows you to swipe a couple of times without wasting product. Insider's Guide “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” —Lucille Ball Feb Issue 2.indd 38Feb Issue 2.indd 381/23/20 4:31 PM1/23/20 4:31 PMMarie Baker is a board-certifi ed family nurse practitioner, and Medical Director of DermaCrush. DERMACRUSH.COM @DERMACRUSHSKIN | @MARIEBAKER_NP 4328 N. SCOTTSDALE RD, SUITE 1. SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251 4805738777 | SCHEDULING@DERMACRUSH.COM BOTOX DYSPORT DERMAL FILLERS SCULPTRA KYBELLA LASER DermaCrush specializes in medical aesthetics, empowering men and women to feel and look their absolute best. Marie Baker’s expertise includes restorative facial aesthetics, non- surgical facial and body enhancements, and utilization of lasers and energy devices to rejuvenate and enhance the skin. She strives to provide natural results that enhance your natural look. 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Feb Issue 2.indd 40Feb Issue 2.indd 401/23/20 4:31 PM1/23/20 4:31 PMFeb Issue 2.indd 41Feb Issue 2.indd 411/23/20 4:31 PM1/23/20 4:31 PM42 AZFOOTHILLS.COM CODE 20157 Take the Credit for Donate Today! this Tax-Credit Season harvestcompassioncenter.org/donate When you give your Arizona Tax Credit Gift, you provide food, clothing, hygiene, and baby items to local valley kids. An Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Qualifying Organization Pan-Roasted DIVER SCALLOPS As the weather begins to warm, not many things sound more delicious than this scallop dish from FLINT by Baltaire enjoyed on the patio. 3 DRYPACKED U10 SCALLOPS 1 C GRILLED CORN 1 T LIME ZEST, PLUS JUICE FROM ½ LIME 1 T HARISSA 2 T CRUMBLED FETA CHEESE HERB LEAVES (MINT, DILL, PARSLEY) SALT AND PEPPER, AS NEEDED Season scallops with salt and pepper. Sear in sauté pan in canola oil until medium-rare. In a separate pan, warm corn with a small amount of water. Add harissa, and stir. Season with salt and lime. Place corn salad on bottom of bowl. Top salad with feta cheese, followed by scallops. Zest the lime over the Feb Issue 2.indd 42Feb Issue 2.indd 421/23/20 4:31 PM1/23/20 4:31 PMFeb Issue 2.indd 43Feb Issue 2.indd 431/23/20 4:31 PM1/23/20 4:31 PM44 AZFOOTHILLS.COM S TACIE J. STEPHENSON, DC, is known for many things, including being a recognized physician and lecturer on regenerative, functional and natural medicine; a champion of holistic, patient- centered care; and a philanthropic force behind a wide range of charitable causes. Having spent 15 years in private practice, Dr. Stephenson serves as the chair of functional medicine for Cancer Treatment Centers of America. She also is vice chair of the organization that for nearly three decades has been funding early- phase clinical cancer trials at some of the world’s most renowned institutions. It is her commitment to improving quality of life for cancer patients that guides Dr. Stephenson’s leadership of one of Scottsdale’s newest and most meaningful fundraising events: Vino con Stelle. Now in its fourth year, Vino con Stelle is Gateway for Cancer decades, the organization has hosted the annual Cures Gala near its headquarters in Chicago. Recognizing Arizona’s philanthropic spirit and expanding commitment to cancer care and research, Dr. Stephenson and her husband, Richard J Stephenson, founder of Gateway and Cancer Treatment Centers of America, hosted the inaugural Vino con Stelle in Scottsdale in 2017. Dr. Stephenson’s vision proved to be a welcome departure from the Valley’s typical fundraising scene. Blending a love of exquisite wines with unparalleled live entertainment, amazing auction experiences and an enviable setting, Vino con Stelle is as stylish and captivating as the woman behind it. But more than just an evening of glamour and giving, it’s an opportunity for those who recognize the value of investing in cancer research to be the gateway to ending cancer as we know it. The landscape of cancer care in Arizona continues to evolve with powerhouses like Mayo Clinic, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, TGen, Phoenix Children’s Hospital and others stepping up their presence. Through Vino con Stelle, Dr. Stephenson is helping the philanthropic community seize the opportunity to bring some of the most novel ideas in cancer research to fruition. A testament to her ability to spur support for a cause that impacts so many, proceeds from Vino con Stelle have more than doubled year after year. Join Dr. Stephenson, Mr. Stephenson and philanthropists from April 17 at Scottsdale Hanger One in Scottsdale. Your support will give hope to those facing cancer. Insider's Guide: AZ Giving Glamour Meets GIVING BY KRISTINE M. BURNETT Taking place in April, Vino con Stelle marks one of the Valley’s newest, most meaningful fundraising events. To Learn More Vino con Stelle gatewaycr.org/vino. PHO TO CREDIT : BOB AND DA WN DA VIS PHO TOGRAPHY AND DESIGN Feb Issue 2.indd 44Feb Issue 2.indd 441/23/20 4:32 PM1/23/20 4:32 PMSo smooth, we'll make our way right into your Now, available at two convenient locations! Feb Issue 2.indd 45Feb Issue 2.indd 451/23/20 4:32 PM1/23/20 4:32 PM46 AZFOOTHILLS.COM THE CASE OF COLON CANCER BY TOUFIC KACHAAMY, MD Once considered an “older person’s disease,” colon cancer among millennials is on the rise. Here’s why. MILLENNIALS are now twice as likely as the generation before to develop colon cancer, and at quadruple the risk of developing rectal cancer—even as diagnoses among the general population decline—according to new research from the American Cancer Society (ACS). Since the 1980’s, the number of new colon cancer cases has fallen sharply, but that’s not the case for people in their 20’s and early 30’s. And while it’s true that when found early, colon cancer is treatable, the leaves the younger population untouched. In my work as a gastroenterologist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in Goodyear, I consider myself something of an evangelist when it comes to prevention messages. The best advice I give any patient, especially millennials, consists of three vital components. First, know your family history. Too often, colon cancer goes undiagnosed in young people because either their parents (or other close relatives) didn’t have the disease, or they haven’t asked the right questions. Find out if anyone closely related to you has a history of polyps, which may lead to the disease. colonoscopies prematurely, and provide your primary care doctor with this physicians is to remove polyps before they may become cancer. Second, be sure you know what’s normal for your body. Bloody stools are the most obvious cause for concern and should not be ignored without bleeding. Also keep an eye out for other symptoms like narrow stools or the feeling that you need to empty your bowel but cannot. Persistent abdominal pain and unexpected weight loss also may be signs of the disease; if you notice either, call your doctor immediately. Finally, mind your waistline. Increasingly, the medical community is colon cancer. Chief among these is obesity, which is on the rise among the Generation X and millennial populations, and can safely be described as an epidemic of both national and global proportions. Almost 60 percent of in the New England Journal of Medicine. But the good news is that small changes may help. By improving your diet and exercising (or just plain moving) more, you reduce your risk for colorectal and other cancers. generations and a step in the right direction. 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