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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…

Beat the Heat – Easy Oven and Stove Free Dinners
Gilling out is a great summertime option to help keep the kitchen cool. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If there is one thing about Arizona that never…

Favorite Recipes From Fill Your Plate Moms: Chili Chicken
Editor’s Note: We’ve asked some of our Fill Your Plate “Moms” to share some of their favorite recipes, especially those that can fill up the family…

How to Plan a Fantastic Family Reunion
follow these tips to plan a family reunion everyone will be sure to remember. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) When it comes to get togethers, there is…

How to Help Kids Eat Healthy this Summer
Follow these easy steps to help incorporate healthy foods into your child’s diet this summer. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Summer means camp, swimming, and lots of…

USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Hay
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…















