So you foraged those mesquite beans – harvested them and ground them into meal or flour – NOW what?! There are many lovely ways to use the mesquite flour! We already shared our One Minute Mesquite Muffin, now here is a muffin for folks that […]
Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, Date Creek, and more, you have heard the names. Our Southwest deserts are indeed riddled with palms. And these palms offer us their very sweet and nutrient rich fruits. Nope – not those giant date fruits found in Old World palms. […]
Barrel cactus offer ripe fruits at various times of year but it’s not the fruit itself you want, rather the seeds inside. We discuss this in the post. Barrel Cactus Barrel cactus is the generic term for a number of species of large barrel-shaped cacti. […]
Desert broom is a Southwestern plant with many uses. Yes, you can use it to make brooms, but also as a lovely dye plant, a pollinator plant, a bank stabilizer, and it has been traditionally used as a medicinal plant. Overview Desert broom (Baccharis species, […]
The flavor of rose petals is one of those subtle flavors that will delight your taste buds. Don’t miss this taste treat! But why roses in August? They don’t tend to bloom in August here in the desert. Let’s Look at History If we go […]
One of my favorite summer treats is stuffed squash blossoms. If you carefully harvest your blossoms you can also allow your squash to grow for later harvest and enjoyment. Yep – it’s like having your cake and eating it too! Squash Blossoms are Tasty This […]
Creosote is a remarkable herb for your herb garden! Low-water, lovely, and highly useful, this unique desert shrub rewards any extra water you give it by adorning its branches with masses of vivid yellow, star-shaped flowers. These flowers are replaced by charming fuzzy gray seed […]
Agarita berries are some of the earliest fruits to harvest in our region. The berries are tart for sure – but I like the flavor better than strawberries. Finding Agarita Mind you agarita is not something found in Low Desert around Phoenix – it’s more […]
Savor the Southwest motto is Food – Forage – Fun. Appreciating, nurturing, and using the products of the Southwest in a sustainable fashion. We forage and harvest in a sustainable fashion and encourage you do the same. Forage Articles Posted Disclaimer The authors of this […]
