Tall stately mesquite trees are not what most people think of as a herb! But this graceful tree with durable wood was used as a medicinal herb as well as a source of food, tools, and building materials. Mesquite Pods The seed pods of mesquite … Read more
I started this topic last week with the basic Dutch Baby, or Pan Plano recipe. Now we are going to look at some refinements and embellishments that can be done when not squatting around a campfire. A Short Philosophy of Food Before we cook, let … Read more
You can serve Dutch Babies for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert! Depends on how you make them and serve them. Their very versatility makes this a recipe that is hard to categorize. This will be a two part post – with the basic recipe today. … Read more
Globe mallow, desert mallow, apricot mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) is blooming now in the Southwest, and it is one of those herbs long used by humans. Desert Wildflower The globe mallow is a common desert wildflower found especially in disturbed areas. Leaves and stems are covered … Read more
Here’s how to make some delightful shredded beef for tacos. Nom! Uncle Smokey here today doing some indoors cooking because it is cooling off now and nice to turn on the oven to help warm the house. Overview of Taco Beef Hamburger is the American … Read more
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. … Read more
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. … Read more
