Tag Archives: Arizona
Rodeos in Arizona
Rodeo is a sport that originated in Spain by Spanish cattle herders. Spanish cowboys (or vaqueros) would challenge each other in a competition to see who had the best roping, riding and herding skills. Much like today, early ranch duties … Continue reading
What’s in Season in May?
It’s May which means Mother’s Day brunches, Memorial Day cookouts, and even more Arizona-grown delicious fruits and vegetables to your local farmers’ markets and grocery store aisles. This time of year it is even easier than ever to find locally … Continue reading
In Time for National Oranges and Lemons Day
As if you needed an excuse to eat oranges and lemons, March 31st is National Oranges and Lemons Day. Oranges originated around 2500 B.C. somewhere in Asia. In ancient Europe, oranges were grown largely for medicinal purposes. As you already … Continue reading
Celebrate National Pistachio Day
Pistachio: it’s a funny little snack with a nutty name and an even funnier color. Related to the cashew – whose name really does sound like a sneeze – the word pistachio sounds more like someone trying to smother a … 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