Now that summer has given way to leaf-strewn fall, the idea of going outside to grill something for dinner has gotten a lot less appealing. So much for mesquite-laced, smoky veggies and meats. (And fruits, too. Ever tried grilled pineapple? Sublime!) Seems like that signature mesquite flavor is only available during the summer months. …Or [...]
Mesquite: it’s for more than just burning. And providing shade if you’re in the Arizona desert. Turns out that the pods the tree bears are edible (just as the wood is burnable), so if you let the pods dry out and grind them up, you have flour. A fragrant, fine flour that will make you [...]
Food is like fashion: trends keep coming back. In the case of fashion, that’s not always welcome (the current resurgence of 80s-style Spandex pants — c’mon, folks, not a good look then, not a good look now!), but when it comes to food, reclaiming traditional ingredients is a wonderful thing. We’ve gotten so enamored of [...]
Every food has a story, and every story has a food.
Join me as we explore the what, the where, and the how...seasoned with plenty of fun and recipes along the way!
