Wild desert ingredients enhance local beer

  What may seem like a land plagued by arid lifelessness where only wiry shrubs, starved animals and threatening cacti can survive, the Sonoran Desert is deceivingly plentiful in wild foods and flavors, many of which are making their way into the local craft brewing scene. From prickly pear to mesquite, the wild flavors of…

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Tucson gets a taste of Greek

When the savory smells of grilled lamb filled the air, Tucson locals know is that of time of the year, the Greek festival.   Those who think of cuisine in Southern Arizona, they typically don’t think of Greek food. In today’s society, there is a limited amount of access to Greek food, especially in Tucson.  Though…

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Bicycling community peddles sustainability

Sustainability programs that advocate for bike-friendly roads are helping fuel cycling’s popularity in Southern Arizona, creating more local and tourist riders and enhancing the already-booming bicycle industry in the area. Many cities across the nation are doing the same, and Tucson has been a huge factor in this movement. Given the city’s bike-friendly reputation, it makes…

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Native Chiltepine pepper in Southern Arizona

Something other than coffee is brewing at Exo Roast Co. Along with the typical coffee beverages like lattes, cappuccinos, and chai, Exo Roast Co. also offers something with a little extra kick to it—a chiltepine cold brew. “It sprung from an interest in using local ingredients,” Doug Smith, co-owner of Exo Roast Co., said. From…

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