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Prickly pear cacti are a common sight when hiking in the Southern California chaparral above Laguna Beach. They have been used for centuries as food, medicine and dyes.

Opunita humifusa is an eastern prickly pear cactus. This North American native perennial is an excellent drought tolerant choice for growing in a sustainable garden.

This recipe uses prickly pear cactus fruit and a fresh mango puree. The sorbet is enhanced with a little dark rum and uses a food processor instead of an ice cream maker.

This fruit is popular in the Southwest regions of the US and in Mexico. The prickly pear has a figgish flavor and brings both a beautiful color to recipes and nutrients.

The classic Margarita is one of the most popular tequila cocktails, but why stick to basics when there are so many delicious fruity variations?

Succulent plants are interesting in appearance, fabulous in their ability to be easy growing and low maintenance, and can even be useful in other ways.

Planning an adventurous dinner with wild greens is easy. With a little initiative, luck and a good field guide you can save money and eat healthy for less.

The range of food festivals in Italy is astonishing. This new book looks at 50 of them - and gives you 100 delicious recipes that you can try at home.

Halloween has become one of the most popular party holidays of the year. Enjoy these adult cocktails at your party!

Prickly Pear Nopal Cactus superfruit Opuntia Ficus Indica uniquely contains all 24 known betalains, a rare class of potent healing anti-inflammatory antioxidants.

The Millennium Resort Scottsdale serves Prickly Pear Margaritas at the poolside Cool Coyote Cabana Bar. After golf, tennis, and shopping relax with a drink at sunset.

In early 2007, Absolut Vodka introduced new Absolut Pears, a premium pear flavored vodka - the first of its kind.

There are many plants that are beautiful, produce edible fruit (or are edible themselves) and grow well in desert gardens.

Ecuador produces some wonderful exotic fruit. Here are some you won't find at home!

Being vegan doesn't have to mean missing out on frozen summer fare; there are plenty of options to cool off with, even on the sunniest of days.

You may not want wildlife munching on your garden, but putting some native plants outside the garden helps feed them and keep them out.

Evergreens are a great way to have a garden without any bare spots or lack of foliage as the seasons change.

There are many species of plants that survive in the arid, desert environment of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, which may be seen from river to rim.

Succulents are water retaining plants which can survive in hot and arid conditions; most common succulents are cacti but succulent species include other plants too.

Low maintenance houseplants are hard to kill, and thrive with little attention. These are the best types of houseplants for homes with either low sun or a lot of sun.

No houseplant lover's bookshelf should be without a few reference books for identification, troubleshooting, display hints and more. Here are some of the best!

Canyonland's Needles district, named for its red and white pinnacles, is a hiking, backpacking, and sight-seeing paradise located in a remote corner of Southeastern Utah.

From an easy stroll to an elevated climb, numerous hiking trails offer a chance to get close to Sedona's signature red rock formations that surround the area.

If you want some delicious homemade cherry pie, try this recipe for Cherry Crostata. A crostata is a sweet Italian tart: basically a pie with a lattice pastry top.

Called desayuno, breakfast in Mexico consists of coffee and bread. However, a lush brunch or almuerzo is often enjoyed.

You can build your own miniature desert garden, bring it indoors in the winter, and enjoy it all year long.

The Miraval Life in Balance Resort, featured on the Oprah Show, is one of Tucson, Arizona's top destination spas. Plan your spa vacation today.

Today travelers are looking for meaningful, educational travel in addition to fun, sun and relaxation. In Phoenix, that means putting a Native American spin on any visit

Reputed for its gorgeous produce, culinary skills and rich cultural past, Sicily enjoys a healthy Mediterranean diet with a few treats for good measure.

Water is precious in the West Texas desert. Growing native plants not only offers beauty, but provides water conservation because the plants are adapted to conditions.

The cactus family is an ancient botanical family which is native to dry, desert regions of the Americas; the Cactaceae plant family includes many familiar cacti.

Buy cactus plants for homeschool science lessons. Cholla jumping cactus, cactus flowers and hoodia cactus make interesting study subjects.

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that commemorates the Battle of Puebla, May 5th, 1862. On that day a small Mexican battalion won over a French invasion by Napoleon's army.

In Mesoamerican civilization, two important events were the extinction of megafauna, and the adoption of agriculture and sedentary life. But how are they connected?

Hiking offers one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors, and a dog is great company on the trail.

"Old Town" Scottsdale is a Phoenix-area hub for nightlife, shopping and the arts. It is also ripe with activities that can get the blood pumping amid the desert backdrop.

The Grotta di Matromania is the only major Capri grotto that is accessible on foot. Deep in Capri's rugged hinterland, it was the setting for pagan observances.

A near-level trail 25 miles north of downtown Tucson, Arizona, is a great choice anytime of the year for hiking, birding, other wildlife viewing and photography.

This ridge hike in the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park in Laguna Beach, California boasts impressive ocean views.

Irritant contact dermatitis accounts for more than 80% of all occupational skin disorders, though it can occur in anyone exposed to irritant substances.

Hiking in the Laguna Coastal Wilderness Park is an excellent way to experience what first drew artists to Laguna Beach, California. Here is one local trail to consider.

The Maya have a long history of traditions and beliefs using natural sources for food, medicine, clothing and ceremonies; today, the Maya continue to follow tradition.

Mexican cuisine can be roughly divided into three culinary regions: Northern, Central, and Southern. While similar, each region is defined by certain localized ingredient

Betanin is a food pigment found in red beets and beet root powder. When used properly, beets can serve as a natural organic food coloring, giving foods a magenta hue.

Though less often visited by Galápagos cruise boats, Isabela is a favourite destination with those who take time for additional or alternative land-based activities.

"Creatures from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such things about us." (Iris Murdock)

The Island of Malta is a World Heritage Site. Historic buildings, picturesque villages, and a dramatic coastline make Malta a perfect place for a painting holiday.

Just visiting botanical gardens and arboretums in the southwest can be rewarding. But many gardens also offer classes and workshops perfect for a learning vacation.

Eating on the street and in markets in Oaxaca can be risky. But indulging in ice cream, sherbet and other frozen delights on Oaxacan streets is generally safe.

Hispanic novelist Rudolfo Anaya's character Ultima, a curandera, serves a symbol of the powers of the wild plains, most especially for young Antonio, the protagonist..