Long before American settlers landed in Arizona, several indigenous peoples inhabited the region. Perhaps the most well-known indigenous groups in Central Arizona are the Yavapai. Other than a few bands that grew small plots of crops, the Yavapai were not farmers, but hunter-gatherers. Central Arizona's cuisine was also influenced by other indigenous nations farther to the North and South, bringing other types of food to the region. Some of those indigenous flavors are still found in modern Arizona cuisine. Much of the land in Central Arizona was difficult to use for agriculture. Historically, many Yavapai followed a regular migratory loop...

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