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Month: August 2014
50 Ways to Celebrate Celery
Don’t miss out on these delicious ways to use celery. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Most people know that celery is a good healthy snack because it…
$9 Million Gift to Support the University of Arizona’s Veterinary Medical and Surgical Program
The 160-acre Campus Agricultural Center is the site for the UA Veterinary Medical & Surgical Program (Photo courtesy of UA/Judy A. Davis) A foundational gift…
Tips for Decorating Your Dorm Room
College is back in session. Follow these tips to help decorate your college dorm room on a budget. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) There is no question…
Gastronomic Game Changer: Arizona Restaurant Week Returns Sept. 19-28
Diners Encouraged to Experience all Arizona Has to Offer During 10 Nights of Exceptional Local Eats Arizona Restaurant Week (ARW) will return this fall with…
Back to School on a Budget
Follow these budget saving tips for your back to school shopping (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) While many parents look forward to the start of the school…
The Importance of Soil
Don’t miss these important facts about soil. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) The U.S. Geological Survey recently released new maps that show what is in our soil. …
Apples, Apples, Everywhere….Arizona Apples
Be sure to try one of these delicious recipes using in season apples (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Apple season is just around the corner and this…
Support Your Local Farmers’ Market
Know these tips to help you have the best experience while shopping at your local farmer’s market (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) National Farmers’ Market Week was held in recognition…
Can Prunes Help Whittle Your Waistline?
Prunes are a healthy addition to many recipes to help whittle your waistline away. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) If most of us think of prunes at…
Mortimer Family Farms Sweet Corn Festival
Locally owned Mortimer Family Farms invites the public to attend their Sweet Corn Festival on August 16 -17 & 23 -24 in Dewey, Arizona. This …
How to Keep Kids Healthy This Summer
Follow these tips to help your kids eat healthy (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Summer is half over and children everywhere are settled in to their summer…
30 Ways to Use Oranges
Did you know these 30 creative ways to use oranges? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) August is all about Arizona Oranges and we thought it would be…
What’s in Season in August 2014
Don’t miss what’s in season in August and these delicious recipes to go with them (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Summer has flown by and the back…
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What Nutrition Does Cauliflower Have: The Culinary Chameleon
Cauliflower doesn’t get its due. But I’m here to change that. At first glance, cauliflower looks like a cloud or a brain, but it’s really…
What Nutrition Does Lettuce Have: A Comprehensive Guide
Since Pinal, Maricopa and Yuma counties are gearing up for leafy greens season here in Arizona, it’s only appropriate that we should focus on the…
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