Monthly Archives: February 2015
Mesquite Flour, an Arizona Native
The last 15 years have seen the arrival or rediscovery of such ‘designer’ flours as mesquite flour, rice flour, amaranth flour, even chickpea flour, each lending a unique flavor to a particular type of ethnic cuisine. These flours, especially the … Continue reading
National Almond Day
Monday, February 16, is National Almond Day. When you celebrate with a handful of sweet yet crunchy almonds, remember that southwestern Arizona grows some of the tastiest, most nutritious almonds in the nation. If you don’t like your Arizona almonds … Continue reading
Little Known Facts about Chili Peppers
How fortunate for chocolate lovers that Valentine’s Day and chocolate both celebrate in the same month! After all, what better way to brighten February than to share the day for lovers with one of the most loved foods in the … Continue reading
Fun Facts about Winter Vegetables
In the United States, fresh vegetables are available year round, thanks to Arizona sun, abundant crop water, and innovative growing methods. As a result, the idea of a ‘winter’ vegetable is obsolete. Still, some crops do produce better in … Continue reading
Farm Journal Legacy Project Workshop
The Four Types of Wealth to Share Here’s a staggering fact: Families fail to keep their families and fortunes together for three or more generations 90% of the time. While these seem like unbeatable odds, with good planning and … Continue reading