Kumquats
The huge 15-foot kumquat tree (technically it’s a shrub) is laden with fruits, hundreds in various stages, from ripe, almost ripe to green and even a few flowers. “Such a […]
Wihog – Mesquite Bean Pods
Since last week was all about Palo Verde beans it seems like a natural segue to talk about the other mainstay leguminous tree in our Sonoran Desert – mesquite. The […]
Vinegar – One of the Oldest Fermented Foods
The other day I overheard someone utter the English proverb, “You catch more flies with honey than vinegar.” It got me thinking about vinegar. Beekeeper Noel Patterson recently did a […]
Wild About White Asparagus
Springtime in Germany is a magical season. We planned our trip during that time not knowing we’d be smack in the middle of something else magical – celebrating the national […]
