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Month: July 2012
As American as……Blueberry Pie?
What are you cooking in honor of National Blueberry Month? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) July is National Blueberry Month which means it is time to celebrate…
Say Cheese! It’s National Cheesecake Day!
A slice of Strawberry Cheesecake (Photo credit: Wikipedia) On July 30th, cheesecake lovers around the country will celebrate National Cheesecake Day by voting for their…
Food Prices Increase Slightly in the Second Quarter of 2012
This quarter’s Stretch Your Dollar menu and recipes are available on fillyourplate.org Sirloin tip roast rose the most in price this last quarter Arizona retail…
July 2012 Foodiecast: The Voice of Agriculture
Welcome to this month’s Foodiecast. Foodiecast scans the nation’s food scene to talk with leading producers, chefs, marketers, industry representatives and consumers to bring you the…
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for National Ice Cream Month!
Chocolate Frozen Custard (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Whether you love chocolate, vanilla, or some fancy flavor full of cookies or candy, there is nothing quite as…
Hot Dogs! Get Your Hot Dogs!
Celebrate Hot Dog Month by getting yourself a big juicy hot dog (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Hot Dogs! No matter how you like yours, odds are…
Lavender Thrives on Local Farm
Lavender farm thrives in Heber, Arizona It might seem strange to realize that agriculture includes growing flowers, but our lavender farm is definitely a farm…
Filling Your Plate with Healthy Foods May Actually Save You Money
Fresh vegetables are important components of a healthy diet. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Last summer, the USDA launched My Plate, a new set of nutritional guidelines…
The Recent Beef? We’re Eating More Ground Beef and Less Steak
Raw Ground beef (Photo credit: Wikipedia) What is your favorite cut of beef? Are you a steak person, or do you prefer ground beef in…
What’s in Season in July
It’s July which means hot days, warm nights, and delicious, home grown fruits and vegetables. Check your local grocery store’s produce section for locally grown…
Public-Private Partnership Will Improve Cocoa Production
USDA has announced that it will expand its partnership with the World Cocoa Foundation to improve cocoa production in developing countries worldwide, stimulating economic growth…
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