New Mexico cuisine is a product of the unique blend of cultural influences that have shaped the region’s history. The cuisine is a fusion of Native American, Spanish, and Mexican flavors that have evolved over time, with each culture contributing its own distinctive flavors and ingredients. Native American Influence: The […]

It’s that time of year again, the time to get your holiday shopping done. It’s the time of year that we, at Heart of the Desert, are busy at work making gift baskets, packaging gifts, and sending your purchases out to make someone very happy. Believe it or not, this […]

It’s National Grab Some Nuts Day, and we are nuts about nuts! And for a good reason! They’re a great snack, a healthy source of fat, and pair well with many of our wines. What’s not to love? We tend to lump peanuts, almonds, pistachios, pecans, walnuts, etc., into the […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you have ever been to New Mexico then you have probably had some Hatch Chile or at a minimum, you have heard of it. The locals like to put it in everything from stews to apple pie. It’s so popular, that there is even an annual festival dedicated to […]