Can you believe it? Fall is almost upon us, and soon the sweltering summer heat will be just a memory. I can already picture the leaves in the meadows turning their beautiful shades of red and gold, the crisp air, and maybe even a cozy hike up in Flagstaff. As we...
Latest Holiday 2024 Posts
Tips for Relaxed Holiday Air Travel
The holiday season is the busiest travel time of the year. With over 120 million people expected to travel before the year ends, holiday travel can be stressful. Large airport crowds, high demand for flights and accommodations, and unpredictable cancellations often...
Community Friendly Reminders & Info!
With the monsoon season behind us, this is a great time to focus on safety in the community, particularly on the roadways that stretch through Desert Ridge. After the summer storms some road signs have been damaged or blown away completely. While we are working with...
Simple Steps to Deter Crime
Protect your garage with these tips to enhance your home security The Desert Ridge Community Association has a great relationship with law enforcement. From our Community Action Officer, Jeffery Blair, to the off-duty City of Phoenix Police patrols we utilize to...
Roast Duck with Blackberry-Orange Sauce
Ingredients: 1 4-6 pound domestic duck 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 small orange, quartered 1 stalk celery, cut up 1 small onion, quartered 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tablespoon orange liqueurs 1 cup hot water 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange...
Mama’s Spice Cake
Ingredients: Cake 1-1/2 cups sugar 1 cup raisins, chopped 1 cup water 3/4 cup butter, cubed 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 large eggs, separated, room temperature 2 cups all-purpose flour...
Autumn festivities for the whole family: Local Arizona Pumpkin Patches
As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, fall invites us to celebrate the season with delightful outings, and what better way to embrace this time of year than by visiting one of Arizona's charming pumpkin patches? These vibrant locales are perfect for families...
From the President: Fall Begins!
Hello to our Desert Ridge Community Residents: As our temperatures drop slightly, welcome to our fall season in Desert Ridge. Our community is one of the leading residential places in Arizona to live and thrive. Our facilities are growing and our neighborhoods are...