Tag Archives: agriculture
Golden Rule Vineyards Wine Release Party
When you think “vineyard”, Arizona probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But nestled cozily in Cochise County is the Golden Rule Vineyards. They are a company that was founded on the key principle of family owned and … Continue reading
Aquaponics: Is this the farm of the future?
What exactly is Aquaponics? Aquaponics is the combination of recirculation aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (the soil-less growing of plants). It is an integrated system in which you grow plants and fish together. The plants provide a natural filter for … Continue reading
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
Fun Facts about Cotton
When I say “cotton”, most of you will think of blue jeans. Ubiquitous, comfortable, sturdy but sexy, these garments have remained true to their 18th century origins – all cotton, all blue, all the time. The name of the … Continue reading