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Month: August 2014
50 Ways to Celebrate Celery
[caption id="attachment_11070" align="alignright" width="300"] Don’t miss out on these delicious ways to use celery. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] Most people know that celery is a good…
$9 Million Gift to Support the University of Arizona’s Veterinary Medical and Surgical Program
[caption id="attachment_11045" align="alignright" width="291"] The 160-acre Campus Agricultural Center is the site for the UA Veterinary Medical & Surgical Program (Photo courtesy of UA/Judy A.…
Tips for Decorating Your Dorm Room
[caption id="attachment_11060" align="alignright" width="277"] College is back in session. Follow these tips to help decorate your college dorm room on a budget. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption]…
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
[caption id="attachment_11049" align="alignright" width="300"] Follow these budget saving tips for your back to school shopping (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] While many parents look forward to the…
The Importance of Soil
[caption id="attachment_11019" align="alignright" width="300"] Don’t miss these important facts about soil. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] The U.S. Geological Survey recently released new maps that show what…
Apples, Apples, Everywhere….Arizona Apples
[caption id="attachment_11006" align="alignright" width="300"] Be sure to try one of these delicious recipes using in season apples (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] Apple season is just around…
Support Your Local Farmers’ Market
[caption id="attachment_11002" align="alignright" width="300"] Know these tips to help you have the best experience while shopping at your local farmer’s market (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] National Farmers’ Market…
Can Prunes Help Whittle Your Waistline?
[caption id="attachment_10978" align="alignright" width="300"] Prunes are a healthy addition to many recipes to help whittle your waistline away. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] If most of us…
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
[caption id="attachment_10979" align="alignright" width="300"] Follow these tips to help your kids eat healthy (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] Summer is half over and children everywhere are settled…
30 Ways to Use Oranges
[caption id="attachment_10980" align="alignright" width="300"] Did you know these 30 creative ways to use oranges? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] August is all about Arizona Oranges and we…
What’s in Season in August 2014
[caption id="attachment_10974" align="alignright" width="300"] Don’t miss what’s in season in August and these delicious recipes to go with them (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] Summer has flown…
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How to Reduce Your Sugar Intake—and Why It Matters
Decades ago, in a time when eating healthy wasn’t the societal norm, my mother took a firm stand against sugar in our household. If we…
Spinach: The Superfood That Packs a Punch and is Grown Locally in Arizona!
When was the last time you pondered the wonderfulness of spinach—a leafy green so packed with goodness it might just deserve its own superhero cape?…
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