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Kitchen Gadgets and the Purpose They Serve
Knowing which tool to use in the kitchen while you are cooking can make a big difference in both the quality and the safety of…
What’s in Season in May?
Choose from any of these recipes to cook in season produce this May. Along with flowers, May also brings a broad range of delicious and…
Gardener’s World Nursery is CLOSING
The Petterson family is sad to announce we will be closing Gardener’s World nursery. When, exactly is not yet known. Throughout May…
Tis the Season…to Spring Clean Your Kitchen
Follow these tips to help when you spring clean your kitchen (Photo credit: Wikipedia) No doubt your list of spring cleaning tasks is a mile…
Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Rick Evans
Face of Arizona Agriculture: Rick Evans Husband, father of 4, grandfather or 12. Rick Evans lives in Gilbert, Arizona. Rick is a 5th generation cotton,…
How We Are Helping Make the Next Generation Healthier
People like Tom Vilsack are helping to make the next generation healthier. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is no question that one of the biggest obstacles…
Kitchen Cheat Sheet: Handy Reference Guide for Anyone Who Loves to Cook
For the ultimate guide to conversions (plus some extra tidbits), try The Kitchen Cheat Sheet by Everest.co.
Giving Out Gold Stars for Food Safety
Food safety is important, even when cooking at home. (Photo credit: Editor B) In Kindergarten, many teachers use simple rewards like giving out gold stars…
Top 10 Tips for a Fabulous Farmers Market Experience
Follow these tips for a fabulous farmer’s market experience (Photo credit: ianmalcm) Whether you are looking to support local farmers, trying to source your food…
Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Pat and Pennee Murphree
Meet Maricopa and Pinal County Farmers Pennee and Pat Murphree. They are the parents of 4, grandparents of 6 and live in Arizona City, Arizona.…
Hey Kids, What’s Cooking?
USDA MyPlate nutritional guide (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about how to make school lunches better…
Summer Time Shouldn’t Be Hungry Time
Help Feed Hungry Kids through USDA’s Summer Food Service Program By Kevin Concannon, USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services More than 21…
Ask a Farmer: Genetically Modified Crops
Ask a Farmer: Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #3 Adam and Michelle Hatley with their two daughters. From Arizona Mom, Debbie: Should…
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