Category Archives: Fall

A Day at The Farm: Pick Your Own Produce Around Arizona

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Cecelia Wilken, Current ASU Nutrition Student One of my fondest childhood memories was heading up to Dewey, Arizona and adventuring through the Mortimer Farm pumpkin patch every October. Since then I’ve shared that tradition with my own family. Every … Continue reading →

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Picky-Approved Chili

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Angela Bates, Current ASU Nutrition Student I’ll admit it, I was the pickiest eater as a child. My dad caved into my pickiness and I’m finding myself trying new foods as an adult that I refused as a kid. … Continue reading →

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All Things Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Morgan Crawford, Current ASU Nutrition Student Alright, I have to admit it… I am obsessed with Thanksgiving. How could anyone not absolutely love a holiday that is centered around food!? Well, I guess most holidays are focused on delicious … Continue reading →

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Making Tamales: The Beginnings of a Holiday Family Tradition

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Cecelia Wilken, Current ASU Nutrition Student One of the tell-tell signs that the holidays are approaching in Central Phoenix are tamales. I have vague childhood memories of my day-care provider’s family huddled around tables stacked high with ingredients. The … Continue reading →

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Carving Pumpkins? Bake Those Seeds!

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By, Steven Grunner, Current ASU Nutrition Student   Pumpkin seeds are extremely beneficial to the body and yet so many people are throwing them out every single year around Halloween while they decorate their pumpkins. It makes sense because they … Continue reading →

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