Three Harvest-inspired recipes to try this season

Brown and black grass with fall sunset

Autumn is a season for cozy meals and vibrant flavors. The harvest brings an abundance of ingredients that are perfect for simple, satisfying dishes—think hearty grains, roasted vegetables, and smoky, savory touches. These three recipes highlight the best of the season while showcasing Native-made products you can find at SweetGrass Trading Company. Each recipe is […]

Five health benefits of Tepary beans you probably didn’t know about

Close up of basket of brown Tepary Beans

Tepary beans have been part of the Native way of life for years. They have been cultivated for at least a thousand years by the Natives of the Sonoran Desert, the Akimel O’odham and Tohono O’odham people.   The Tepary bean is believed to be the world’s most drought tolerant bean; they are grown along the Gila […]