Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a pot. Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat until lightly browned, 4 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Simmer until reduced by half, 5 ...

Layer the cucumbers, mint sprigs and limes in a Bundt pan. Gradually add just enough distilled water to cover. Freeze until solid, 8 hours or overnight.

Palo verde trees are bursting into early bloom around Tucson — creating splashes of yellow desert beauty but also ushering in a season of sniffles for some allergy sufferers. “This year is ...