Monthly Archives: April 2014

50 Ways to Make Perfect Potatoes

The potato is one of May’s Vegetables of the Month. One of the most versatile veggies we are likely to find in the family pantry. Potatoes can be prepared almost every way we cook food including boiling, baking, sautéing, roasting, … Continue reading

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Pat Duncan to host “Farmer in the House” Dinner Series

“Farmer in the House” will be on Wednesday, April 30th, and it was well worth the wait. Every year, Pat Duncan of Duncan’s Trading Company sets out on a tour of the best restaurants in town to host his award-winning “Farmer in … Continue reading

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Cause a Stir with these Sensational Salads

Gone are the days when your salad was made of some sad, wilted lettuce, a couple cucumber rings, and a handful of other random veggies. Today’s salads feature everything from fantastic fresh fruit to a variety of power-packed proteins.   Salads … Continue reading

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Let’s Talk about Lettuce!

You may not realize this but the lettuce capital of the world is located right here in Arizona…at least for part of the year.  Yuma County in Arizona is number three on the list of the country’s top vegetable growers … Continue reading

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Buying Locally Grown Produce Has Never Been Easier

One of the things Arizonans can do to show their appreciation for the farmers and ranchers that work hard all year round to provide fresh, locally grown produce, meats, and dairy products is to commit to purchasing local whenever possible.  … Continue reading

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