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Say Cheese…..Its National Cheesecake Day!
New York Cheesecake (Photo credit: Wikipedia) National Cheesecake Day, which is unofficially celebrated on July 30, is only days away and if you haven’t already…
7 Great Ways Blueberries Can Brighten Your Day
What is your favorite thing to make with blueberries? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When it comes time to pick up some fresh fruit at the farmers…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Sorghum
A total of 40 new maps have been prepared, showing major crop-producing areas in the United States, China, India, Pakistan, and South Africa. Earlier versions…
How to Make the Perfect Hot Dog
Photograph of a Coney Island hot dog. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Although we tend to think of hot dogs as All-American, they are actually immigrants from…
Heed the Warnings: Safety Tips For Driving When Dust Storms Approach
Walls of moving dust that appear miles high and miles wide have become a common sight during Arizona’s summer months. Drought conditions have contributed to…
Sweet Treats to Beat the Heat!
One of America’s favorite flavors, Cookies n Cream! (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is no better way to beat this incredible July heat wave than with…
What Kids Can Learn this Summer….from Cooking
Cooking teaches kids many more skills than how to feed themselves; they learn skills for life. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If you are looking for a…
IBHS and AIC Offer Advice to Prepare for Monsoon Seasons’ Flooding and Dangerous Winds
Flash flooding is common during a summer monsoon. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The summer storm season is heating up in Arizona and New Mexico, which means…
Sharpening Your Food Safety Skills for Summer
This summer, follow these food safety tips to make sure the only thing you take home from your fun day are good memories! (Photo credit:…
Ask Questions at Farmers’ Markets
A dead giveaway that something being sold at a farmers’ market isn’t local is when something is for sale that’s not in season where it’s…
Are Sweet Cherries the New Super Fruit?
Cherries (Photo credit: sk8geek) Are you having trouble getting in the recommended number of fruits and vegetables each day? Do you need a little incentive…
Perfect Food for Poolside Parties
Check out these recipes or poolside party menu ideas for filling your plate with healthy options this summer. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) It’s summer and that…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Vegetables
A total of 40 new maps have been prepared, showing major crop-producing areas in the United States, China, India, Pakistan, and South Africa. Earlier versions…
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