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Month: December 2011
H-4 Ranch Presents the 4th Annual Driving and Harnessing Clinic
[caption id="attachment_4036" align="alignleft" width="307" caption="Come refine your skills at the 2012 H-4 Ranch Harnessing and Driving Clinic"][/caption] Don’t miss out on being a part of…
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hot Chocolate
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] There is not much like drinking a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There is…
8 Tricks to Going Gluten-Free for the Holidays
[caption id="attachment_9734" align="alignright" width="300"] What is your favorite family baking recipe? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] Whether you are making pie for Christmas dinner, cake for your…
Farmer’s Markets in Phoenix Area, Open in Winter
One of the best things about living in Arizona is the almost year-round [caption id=”attachment_4184″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”Arizona farmers sell fresh produce year round at winter…
Fun Facts About Eggnog
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] A glass half full of eggnog sprinkled with nutmeg. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] HistoryWhat would the holiday season be without Eggnog? …
Holiday Happenings in Phoenix
Here come the holidays! To help you make the most of your holiday season and to encourage you to take time to make memorable moments,…
How to Host a Holiday Cookie Swap
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Are you hosting a Holiday Cookie Exchange this year? Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] If your family is like some of ours at…
The Battle Over Vegetables: Four Creative Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More
One thing many parents struggle with at one point or another is getting their kids to eat their vegetables. According to the USDA’s MyPlate food…
Interesting Facts About Fruitcake
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="What do you think about fruitcake? Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] These days, fruitcake is often mentioned at the holidays but generally…
Tamales: How Do You Like Yours?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] How do you like your tamales? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Popular in much of the Southwest, tamales have a special place…
Food City’s Tamale Festival Features the Best Tamale Makers!
[caption id="attachment_4029" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Food City Tamale Festival 2011"][/caption] On Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11, Arizona’s finest tamale makers will celebrate traditional…
What Should I Bring to the Holiday Party?
Holiday How To: What Should I Bring to the Party? If there is one thing this time of year is never short on, it is…
Will the World Population Overwhelm the Earth’s Capacity to Grow Food? -The Conservation Conversation
In 1970, the world’s population was about 3.3 billion people. In 2010, the world population was around 6.6 billion people. At current growth rates, the…
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