When Chef Robin Hinz was asked to create vegan meals for several women’s spiritual retreats held annually at Saguaro Lake Ranch, she jumped at the chance. This was a fortuitous opportunity to “veganize” a cuisine heavy on meat and dairy products. Into the Cactus Kitchen: Vegan Cooking with a Southwest Flair is the result of this wildly successful experiment which resulted in a four-year relationship with the women’s retreat group. Whether you adhere to a strict vegan diet, are experimenting with vegetarianism, or simply want to avoid dairy, if you love Tex-Mex, this cookbook is for you.