The food timeline of Arizona dates back to when the area was inhabited by Native Americans. Grapefruit and other crops were grown in man-made oases that were developed by Spanish missionaries. Later the Mormons increased productivity of these oases. The cooking of Arizona is closely linked to that of Mexico and even on a specific type of Mexican regional cooking - that of the state of Sonora which is just across the border. The State Dish is the Navajo Taco. http://www.navajohogan.com/ There are many Food Shows, Events, & Festivals during the year. http://www.foodreference.com/html/arizona-food-festivals.html#2007 Arizona produces a variety of honey and Scotsdale has a Honey Festival. http://www.azcentral.com/travel/art...honey-flagstaff-bisbee-verde-valley-pine.html. There are over 1,6000 Food Bankis and Agencies in the state. http://www.azfoodbanks.org/
