The mesquite beans seem extra red this year.
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Beautiful color!
Your post reminded me of one of my favorite books, The Bean Trees, by Barbara Kingsolver. The “beans” in her book weren’t mesquite, but certainly could have been. Great image!
Thanks. I love all the Kjngsolver books.
Delightful photo, Donna! While the mesquite beans are probably red due to lack of water, they are reminiscent of the chile ristras seen around New Mexico in the fall.
I didn’t know lack of water would cause that – but it sure makes sense this year!
Yes, ma’am, and it is hot!
Boil them down to make a sweet syrup, or just snack on the pith around the seeds. They have lost of uses besides just being beautiful.
Yes, several friends use them as sweetener. And my previous dog would find and eat them. I used to freeze some for her for the winter!