We asked professional hairstylists all about the benefits of prickly pear oil for hair and what products are worth trying.

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This Prickly Pear Syrup recipe walks you through step-by-step how to make this delicious simple syrup for all your dessert ...

"Bright and fresh and not too sweet, but not too sour," she says. "It's delicious" We are at the annual New Mexico Prickly Pear Festival with vendors selling mocktails, syrups, jams and more, all made ...

"Bright and fresh and not too sweet, but not too sour," she says. "It's delicious" We are at the annual New Mexico Prickly Pear Festival with vendors selling mocktails, syrups, jams and more ...

We are at the annual New Mexico Prickly Pear Festival with vendors selling mocktails, syrups, jams and more, all made from the ruby fruit clustered on cactus across the Southwest this time of year.