Three varieties of mesquite trees are endemic to Arizona: honey, screwbean and velvet.  The bean trees produce pods that can be collected and ground into a flour that can easily be added to all your favorite recipes for a special desert taste, connecting us to this place that we call home.  Mesquite flour is gluten-free and naturally sweet, so you can add it to your various gluten-free desserts with ease.  Mesquite flour is high in fiber and low on the glycemic index, providing … [Read more...]