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Did you ever make s’mores when you were a kid?   I did, and loved it!   Did you ever make s’mores as an adult?  I have, and loved it even more!

Fresh graham crackers, big chunks of Hershey chocolate bars, plump squishy marshmallows, skewers and a volcano shaped flame emerging from a Chinese pupu platter dish was delivered to our table… and six adults became kids and shared childhood stories of campfires, Scouting, and special moments.

For about an hour, I sat with two couples having little in common and over this dessert we bonded, laughed, nearly cried and exited the dinner having a newly found love and respect for one another.   This special order seemed to bring us all together and helped us fondly recall times in our lives where no bills existed, no 60 hour work weeks and no heartaches.   With each sweet bite we were all transported back in time.

The backdrop for this blast from the past was the five star Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.   The only existing hotel in the world with a Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced design, The Arizona Biltmore has been an Arizona landmark since its opening on Feb. 23, 1929 when it was crowned “The Jewel of the Desert.”

The Biltmore Grill is an outdoor restaurant at the resort that serves S’mores… along with lots of other fine foods.   The layout is rather simple and heavenly during the winter months.   An outdoor fireplace gently warms the area and removes the chill from the rapidly cooled desert nights which are free of humidity (and bugs!).   Stars shining bright, a roaring fire place, s’mores and great conversation… what more could anyone ask!

NOTE:   If you would like to order a S’mores Kit for yourself or as a gift, check out Cosi.