Made with nopal cactus, the green pad of the prickly pear plant, Cactus Crunch tortilla chips are naturally green, ...

The season of gatherings is officially here. Friendsgiving spreads, casual potlucks, game-day hangs and nights in with family ...

The desert prickly-pear, known to botanists as Opuntia phaeacantha, is the Southwest's most widespread and abundant species of cactus. Unlike the giant saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) that is restricted ...

I didn't want to be a plant snob. So I told myself I at least appreciated some merits of the homely cactus. The prickly pear, after all, is a role model for water conservation. The flowers are pretty ...

In parts of Texas, the prickly pear cactus is everywhere — potted outside coffee shops, dotting the side of the road, poking out of cracks in the sidewalk. It also lines the pathways of the University ...

News flash: If you’re new to succulents, beware the prickly pear. It is the one cactus that strikes fear into every desert gardener, and now the drought has made these cactuses available far and wide.

Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month, she and her staff share their knowledge with readers. Q We have a large, old (probably about 40 ...

Michelob Ultra's latest line of beer promises to keep you refreshed during the hot summer days, with just a few calories. The new "Infusions" line comes in two flavors: Lime & Prickly Pear Cactus and ...

Arizona’s one-of-a-kind food traditions may seem strange to newcomers, but locals know they’re unforgettable. Explore the ...

Like research into the pathologic mechanisms of hangover, research on treatment and prevention of hangover is extremely limited. A systematic review of hangover treatments identified only 15 ...

Spring has sprung, and so has Phoenix New Times‘ spring campaign! Our goal is to raise $7,500 by April 27, and we’re counting on you, our dedicated readers, to help us get there. The funds we raise ...