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What’s in Season in October
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10.02.2013

What’s in Season in October

Work some of these in season produce into your meals this month (Photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) October means cooler weather and warmer food.   It means trading…

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Ask a Farmer: Why are Tomatoes Picked Green in Commercial Production?
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10.01.2013

Ask a Farmer: Why are Tomatoes Picked Green in Commercial Production?

Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #8 “Why are tomatoes picked green in commercial production?”    This is a great…

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30 Ways to Use Rice
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09.30.2013

30 Ways to Use Rice

Pick one of these delicious ways to make rice a can’t miss part of your meal! (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Rice is the most widely eaten…

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When the Worst Happens, How Will You Feed Your Family?
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09.27.2013

When the Worst Happens, How Will You Feed Your Family?

Are you prepared to feed your family if a disaster were to strike? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) September is National Preparedness Month which is a great…

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How What You Eat Can Affect Your Skin
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09.25.2013

How What You Eat Can Affect Your Skin

Do you know how what you eat impacts the quality of your skin? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) The grocery store shelves are full of lotions, creams,…

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Ask a Farmer: How Do We Get Kids Interested in Farming?
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09.24.2013

Ask a Farmer: How Do We Get Kids Interested in Farming?

Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #7 “How do we get our kids interested in farming?”  (This was posed by…

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Honey: How Sweet It Is
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09.23.2013

Honey: How Sweet It Is

Do you know all the ways to use honey? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) If you look in your kitchen cupboards it is very likely that you…

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4 Foods that Help Fight Cholesterol
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09.20.2013

4 Foods that Help Fight Cholesterol

Try grilling salmon for some healthy, low cholesterol cooking (photo credit: BigStockPhotos.com) Heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control, is the leading cause…

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“Back to Basics” Nutrition Advice From Experts: Keep at Least Half of Your Grains Whole
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09.19.2013

“Back to Basics” Nutrition Advice From Experts: Keep at Least Half of Your Grains Whole

Editor’s Note: In the coming months Arizona Farm Bureau is finalizing a book regarding “Back to Basics” with nutrition and health advice from local nutritionists and…

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Two Small Steps to a Heart Healthier Diet
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09.18.2013

Two Small Steps to a Heart Healthier Diet

Follow these tips to eat a heart healthy diet (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) By the time you read this, more than five people in the U.S.…

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“Back to Basics” Nutrition Advice From Experts: Healthy Make and Takes
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09.17.2013

“Back to Basics” Nutrition Advice From Experts: Healthy Make and Takes

Editor’s Note: In the coming months Arizona Farm Bureau is finalizing a book regarding “Back to Basics” with nutrition and health advice from local nutritionists…

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Why Meat and Potatoes are Such a Perfect Pair
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09.16.2013

Why Meat and Potatoes are Such a Perfect Pair

Do you know what makes meat and potatoes a perfect pair? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) When it comes to things that go great together, there is…

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Food FYI: Should You Wash Your Chicken?
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09.13.2013

Food FYI: Should You Wash Your Chicken?

Do you wash your chicken before cooking it? (photo credit: bigstockphoto.com) If you are like most home cooks in this country, you take a page…

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Featured Recipes

Chicken-Fried Steak and Gravy
Provided by: Menges ranching family

Chicken-Fried Steak and Gravy

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COTTAGE CHEESE & BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BAKE
Provided by: Garry Domingue, Rosie on the House Producer and Foodie

COTTAGE CHEESE & BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BAKE

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Mustard Coleslaw
Provided by: Hedie Kennedy Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern

Mustard Coleslaw

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Beer Steak
Provided by: Pamela Griifin

Beer Steak

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Warm Your Soul Lasagna Soup
Provided by: Elizabeth Rico Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Manager

Warm Your Soul Lasagna Soup

Beef
pork
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Rice Krispie Baked Chicken
Provided by: Rovey Farm Family Recipe

Rice Krispie Baked Chicken

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Pear Lime Jello Salad
Provided by: Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern

Pear Lime Jello Salad

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Vegan No-Churn Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream
Provided by: Blissful Basil, Natural Delights

Vegan No-Churn Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream

Dates
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Masala Chai Bites
Provided by: Natural Delights

Masala Chai Bites

Dates
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Roasted Cauliflower with Red Onions, Dates, and Middle Eastern Spices
Provided by: Natural Delights

Roasted Cauliflower with Red Onions, Dates, and Middle Eastern Spices

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