Mesquite - Gathering, Processing, Cooking and More
June and July are prime months for mesquite harvesting.
Sweet, caramel-tasting and free for the taking - what more do you need? Here are local mesquite events, recipes and more.
Mesquite: It’s Not Just for Barbecue Anymore
Charcoal made from mesquite wood gives grilled meats a unique, rather Western flavor. But the seed pods from this common Arizona tree are a...
Chocolate Swirl Cupcakes
Chocolate and mesquite make good buddies! These cupcakes are moist and tangy and make an impressive party offering. They are delicious as is–they don't even need frosting! Editor's note: This recipe...
Mesquite: An Arboreal Love Affair
Mesquite: An Arboreal Love AffairBy Gary Paul Nabhan (Chelsea Green Publishing, 2018)
This whimsical, lyrical, anthropomorphic look at our...
Eat Mesquite! A New Community Cookbook
Back in the spring of 1996, Tucson's Dunbar Springs neighborhood was a typical urban desert neighborhood. It featured wide streets, little...
Eat Mesquite and More: A Cookbook for Sonoran Desert Foods and Living
Eat Mesquite and More: A Cookbook for Sonoran Desert Foods and Living by Desert Harvesters (RainSource Press, 2017). Order at...
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November 23 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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