All-women motorcycle club cruises Arizona highways

The 100 cubic-inch engine nestled in the black and white 2008 Victory Kingpin painted with ghost flames revs outside of Steel Horse Saloon in Phoenix. Atop sits Kathleen “Kat” Thomsen-Grover, president of the Medieval Maidens MC, the only all-women’s motorcycle club to be recognized by the Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs. “This is like nothing compared…

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Arizonans chugging barrels o’ beer

Forget pints. Some people like their beer by the barrel. Arizona breweries are joining the national trend of aging beer in wooden barrels to create new flavors tinged of wine, cognac and tequila. “The booziness kind of smacks you in the face with flavor,” said Ivor Cryderman, part owner of Chef’s Kitchen and Catering Food…

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