Wine lovers often find themselves with a lot of empty bottles. These bottles often end up being thrown away or begin to pile up. If you’re one of the many who doesn’t know what to do with these bottles, you’ll definitely find these DIY upcycling craft projects worth your while. […]

The capsaicin in chiles may help you lose weight. As a southwestern food producer, we use red and green chiles as seasoning on our pistachios. We know all about the health benefits of pistachios and share them frequently in our blogs. It’s even more fun to find out that the […]

Cool. Dark. Still. Sideways. To get the best flavor experience from your wine there are some basic rules to follow. Don’t let it get too hot or too cold. Store it on its side. Don’t expose it to sunlight. Don’t store it on top of your refrigerator and don’t keep […]

American pistachios contain significant amounts of melatonin, much higher than most fruits, vegetables, cereals, legumes, and seeds. Why is this important? SLEEP! A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health. In fact, it’s just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, there’s a lot that can interfere […]

So, you are new to wine and want to know what to expect from red wine. Is it sweet? Is it dry? Where should a beginner start? We will break it down for you. Red Wine for Beginners Let’s start with what makes red wine…well red. It’s the skin of […]

So, you are new to wine and want to know what to expect from white wine. Is it sweet? Is it bitter? Where should a beginner start? We will break it down for you. White Wine for Beginners White wine is usually the easiest place to start to grow your […]

Many of us turn to chocolate when times are tough and just when we want a sweet treat. Why is that? Of course, it’s sweet and smooth and oh so yummy, but is there more? The Science of Chocolate There’s a reason chocolate is called the ‘love drug’, the ‘happiness […]

As getting out has become more and more difficult with all the restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, our preferred adult beverage stashes are becoming diminished. What’s a wine lover to do? Maintain a Strong Immunity First, it’s most important to maintain a strong immunity. Proper diet, exercise and adequate sleep […]

Every person and every small business are affected by the novel COVID-19 virus. How can we help each other now and through the recovery time to follow? By falling together instead of falling apart. Circle of Caring: Develop within your tribe, made up of your family, friends and neighbors in […]

In these unsure times, we are all looking for ways to get and stay healthy. Pistachios have multiple health benefits. Their health effects include weight loss benefits, lower cholesterol and blood sugar, and improved gut, eye, and blood vessel health. As pathogens become more resistant, scientists have begun exploring the biologically active compounds found […]