Monthly Archives: April 2014

30 Things to Do with Tomatillos

Found in many Mexican dishes, tomatillos are also the main ingredient in most of the green sauces associated with Mexican and Central American cuisine.  Although they feature heavily in green sauce recipes, these small members of the nightshade family grow … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Curb Stress Eating

Stress is something everyone experiences.  Some of us have more of it than others and we all know that when we have too much stress for too long it can be bad for our health.  While reducing stress is always … Continue reading

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Arizona Food Prices are Up Slightly in the First Quarter of 2014

Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are up in the first quarter of 2014, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 basic grocery items was $52.40, up … Continue reading

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20 Ways to Use Brussels Sprouts

Despite its close ties to other popular vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts are not generally found at the top of the list of our favorite vegetables.  This under-appreciated veggie is one of our Vegetables of the Month for April and … Continue reading

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What to Do in Your Garden this Month

April is National Gardening Month and we want to encourage everyone to get their hands dirty and experience the joys that can come from participating in producing your own food.  While you may not think backyard gardening is a possibility … Continue reading

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