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Help Organize Your Kitchen: Volume Conversion Aid
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04.03.2013

Help Organize Your Kitchen: Volume Conversion Aid

One of the most common reasons a recipe fails is because of incorrect quantity conversions. Use the conversions below to help convert your recipes to…

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The Fiber/Wool Festival in Flagstaff June 7-8, 2013
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04.02.2013

The Fiber/Wool Festival in Flagstaff June 7-8, 2013

The Fiber/Wool Festival in Flagstaff will be held June 7 & 8, 2013 at the Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum in Flagstaff, Arizona. Sponsors will be entitled…

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What’s in Season in April?
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04.01.2013

What’s in Season in April?

  [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] This month, try a recipe using in season leeks. (Photo credit: karenandbrademerson) [/caption] This month there will be a bunch of…

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Don’t Miss Out on the Root Vegetable Renaissance
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03.29.2013

Don’t Miss Out on the Root Vegetable Renaissance

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Arizona farmers offer a vast array of deliciously healthy root vegetables. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] With the exception of the white potato…

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Study: The New Eating Culture and Its Business Implications
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03.28.2013

Study: The New Eating Culture and Its Business Implications

Daymon Worldwide and the Hartman Group revealed this week the results of a comprehensive research study into food culture shifts, suggesting that we have become…

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10 Ways to Fill Your Day with Fruits and Vegetables  (Part 2)
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03.27.2013

10 Ways to Fill Your Day with Fruits and Vegetables (Part 2)

Everyone knows that a healthy diet consists of fruits and vegetables, but most adults are not getting enough servings of these important foods each day. …

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FoodieCast: Duck Eggs
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03.26.2013

FoodieCast: Duck Eggs

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Salted duck egg (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Welcome to this month’s FoodieCast. In March’s podcast, AFBF’s Miranda McDaniel takes a deeper look…

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10 Ways to Fill Your Day with Fruits and Vegetables  (Part 1)
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03.25.2013

10 Ways to Fill Your Day with Fruits and Vegetables (Part 1)

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Less than 25% of us even come close to eating the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption]…

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When it Comes to Yogurt…It’s All Greek to Me
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03.22.2013

When it Comes to Yogurt…It’s All Greek to Me

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Do you know the differences between types of yogurt? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] You can barely turn on the TV without seeing…

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Little Known Facts About Lettuce
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03.20.2013

Little Known Facts About Lettuce

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] November through March, 90% of the nation’s lettuce comes from Arizona. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] March means more fresh locally grown fruits…

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USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Apples
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03.20.2013

USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Apples

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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Easy Easter Menus Anyone Can Make
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03.18.2013

Easy Easter Menus Anyone Can Make

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Follow these tips for an easy Easter menu. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] For many families, Easter offers a great opportunity to get…

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Why Popcorn is Popping Up in All the Best Places
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03.15.2013

Why Popcorn is Popping Up in All the Best Places

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Popcorn is popping up in many unusual places (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There is no question that Americans love popcorn.  On average,…

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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

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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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