One thing that rivals Cheech Marin’s collection of jokes is his collection of art!  The Mexican-American comedian and actor first gained recognition in the 1970s while playing a pot-smoking hippie in the comedy act Cheech and Chong.  Since then, he has gone on to star in a number of films, establishishing his career as an actor, director and performer.

Yet, long before he started acting, Cheech had another obsession: art.  “You know, I was always educating myself in art from a very early age,” said Cheech. “I would go to the library, when I was young, and I would take out all the art books because I wanted to educate myself in art.”

Along the way, Cheech developed a passion for Chicano art and the talented painters behind the canvas.  His private collection of Chicano art is believed to be one of the largest and finest in the world.

To learn more about Cheech’s Chicano Art Collection and where you can see it, visit  www.cheechmarinonline.com/chicano.html

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Chef Ramon Rice always offers a unique and flavorful menu at D’Vine Bistro and Wine Bar: www.dvinebistro.com

Here are a few of Chef Ramon’s out-of-this-world salsa recipes!

CHEF RAMON’S UNIQUE SALSA RECIPES!

PAPAYA SALSA

Ingredients:  1 whole diced papaya, 1 whole chopped jalapeno, ½ cup of chopped red onion, 3 tbs. chopped cilantro, 1 diced heirloom tomato, Juice from 2 limes, 2 tbs. honey, 1 ½ tsp. apple cider vinegar, Salt to taste.  Prepare, mix and chow down!

(Also yummy served on top of fish.)

AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALSA

Ingredients:  1 cup Sweet 100 grape tomatoes (cut in half), 1 whole diced jalapeno, ½ cup chopped red onion, 3 tbs. chopped cilantro, 1 chopped avocado, Juice from 2 limes, 1 ½ tsp. apple cider vinegar, Salt to taste, Black pepper to taste.  Prepare, mix and serve immediately.

 At SWB, a southwest bistro, conventional cooking is thrown out the window!  To learn more about this restaurant that serves up contemporary, innovative and tantalizing cuisine, visit: http://scottsdale.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp#12482470

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