Honey industry buzzing in Southern Arizona

Little has changed in the way beekeepers harvest honey in Arizona, but industry experts remain hopeful that the  state’s product is among the best.  “Honey stands alone from other sweeteners because it’s not something that man has to process,”   said Rey Simmons, owner of Simmons Honey Ranchito in Douglas. “It’s made by the bees…

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Mole– a twist on Southwest cuisine

It’s a mixture of spices and flavors that take days if not weeks to create and spurs debate about what makes the best. This is the world of the mole and in Southern Arizona, chefs and locals alike seek to keep the tradition alive while adding their own personal twist. The word “mole” comes from the…

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Cafe Roka: One man’s dream of success

In a 1900s building on Main Street in Bisbee, Rod Kass unleashes his passion for food. Café Roka’s long-term success demonstrates one man’s dream to thrive in a fast growing industry where failure is high and success is limited. Enthralled by cooking since a young age, Kass remembers admiring the fast movements in diners with…

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