Those skinny yellow tree pods falling into the swimming pool and littering the lawn seem like nothing more than a messy nuisance — until you realize they can be turned ...

Mesquite pods also make an appealing alternative for those who are trying to avoid eating grains or refined sugars. They are not only very high in protein (when compared to grains), they are ...

Food is a strong motivator for all creatures, including humans. In this third installment of the series "New Beginnings," we ...

Some Tucson residents see the mesquite pods dotting their yards this time of year and start having visions of rakes and garbage bags. Amber Arvidson sees pancakes. Arvidson, a 27-year-old hiking ...

His first two orchard plantings succumbed to voracious jackrabbits, but this year, Moody succeeded in harvesting about 2,000 pounds of Arizona velvet mesquite pods.

Add your home-ground mesquite pod flour a tablespoon or 2 at a time to your favorite baked goods, just reduce the amount of all-purpose flour by that amount. You also can add it to smoothies or ...

Mesquite pods hanging from trees on the University of Arizona campus will be converted to scones and cookies this fall, courtesy of a student-led drive to create a food source ...

In a medium bowl, toss the almonds with the mesquite flour, chile powder, one-fourth teaspoon salt and the zest. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water.

Mesquite pods also contain significant percentages of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals and have approximately twice the sugar content of sugar beets and sugar cane.

A honey mesquite tree with seed pods that attract cattle, but can be dangerous to their well-being. 0 Comments Be the first to know. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

Peel the silverskin from the spareribs, then rinse, pat dry and place in a large, nonreactive baking dish. In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, the pepper and 1 1/2 tablespoons ...

What: Have your dried mesquite pods ground into flour and learn about ways to use the flour. When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15 and 16 Where: Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S ...