A Holiday worth salivating…we mean celebrating! Is there a more perfect and versatile food in this world than chocolate? Enjoy it hot or cold, liquid, solid, or mixed with nuts and fruit. The typically sweet food can even be enjoyed as a savory dish (have you tried Mexican mole?) And […]
As the summer continues, the forecast remains the same. Today’s weather is hot, tomorrow’s weather is hot, and next week’s weather… probably hot? Thank goodness for the genius who invented iced coffee! For those of us who need that morning pick-me-up but can’t imagine sipping piping hot bean water when […]
Summer is here! There are so many things we love about summertime; long days, barbeques, sitting by the pool, and cold, refreshing drinks. That’s why, in the spirit of refreshment, we want to share a fun way to make your favorite wine into a fun and fizzy summer cocktail. It’s […]
May 25 is National Wine Day! You may be asking yourself, “What is National Wine Day?” The origins of this holiday are not clear, but the premise of the celebration is simple. It’s a day to honor our favorite fermented adult fruit drink! Here at Heart of the Desert, we […]
At Heart of the Desert, we are passionate about our pistachios and wine, but we can’t start our day without the rich flavor of a good cup of coffee, especially when it’s infused with our favorite flavors. Recently, we introduced you to some of the amazingly unique Flavors of New […]
At Heart of the Desert, we are proud to serve you award-winning wines and home-grown pistachios, but if you head over to our “Gourmet Foods” section, you will find a selection of other products that are near and dear to our hearts. New Mexican flavors have a unique profile with […]
If you haven’t heard… We FINALLY completed the new building AND moved in! Our popcorn manufacturing plant is already up and running. We will continue to make our pistachio caramel popcorn, but we will also experiment with other flavors, such as green chile pistachio, chocolate cherry, white cheddar, and, of […]
And seven other fun facts about our favorite green superfood! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In honor of this holiday that celebrates Saint Patrick, Ireland, good luck, and all things green, we’re going to share some of our favorite fun facts about pistachios, starting with their color. Why are pistachios […]
By taking simple steps, men can reduce their risk of preventable diseases that cause them to die an average of six years younger than women. The American Pistachio Growers worked with nutritionist, Michael Roussell, PhD. to come up with four easy ways for men to fortify their health with pistachios. […]
Regular pistachio consumption can promote favorable changes in the diet, lower blood pressure, and contribute to weight loss in a behavioral weight loss program. Nut-loving consumers looking to lose a few pounds can feel better about keeping pistachios at hand as a result of a new study. The study, published […]