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Eat Right and Help Stop Diabetes in its Tracks
[caption id="attachment_6630" align="alignright" width="270"] The American Diabetes Association has declared November American Diabetes Month[/caption] There is no question that one of the greatest health threats…
Make a date to enjoy new Yuma festival
Celebrate Medjool dates in historic downtown Nov. 17 Though you wouldn’t think of the Old West as a place to find a traditional treat of…
USDA’S Supertracker Now Allows Users to Get Personal
USDA announced this week its SuperTracker nutrition application has added a new feature that allows users to set personal calorie goals based on targets prescribed by their…
Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Decreases 5% in 2012
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Good News for Holiday Food Shoppers! Arizona’s Thanksgiving Dinner is $1.95 cheaper than National’s Again this year (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Good News for Holiday…
It’s National Clean Out the Refrigerator Day!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] When was the last time you cleaned out your refrigerator? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] We can’t think of a better way to…
America’s Heartland Episode Features Yuma’s Winter Lettuce Production
In America’s Heartland episode 802, America’s Winter Salad Bowl is featured. Now in its eighth season, the series celebrates the nation’s agriculture with all new stories…
What’s in Season in November?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Fill your plate this month with delicious dishes using in season basil. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] November offers a great opportunity to…
Plan the Perfect Thanksgiving Day Dinner With These Easy Steps
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] What’s on your menu this Thanksgiving? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] It seems like school just started and already it is time to…
Arizona Leafy Greens Week Marks Start of Bountiful Season
Celebration highlighted with Governor proclamation, local grocery partnership In recognition of the bountiful harvest generated by Arizona’s abundant lettuce industry, Governor Jan Brewer has proclaimed…
Is it Good to Go Gluten Free?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] 4 gluten sources. Top: High-gluten wheat flour. Right: European spelt. Bottom: Barley. Left: Rolled rye flakes. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] In case…
6 Fun Facts about the Sandwich
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] What’s your favorite kind of sandwich? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] November 3rd is National Sandwich Day and we can’t think of anything…
City Kids Go Country… at Mortimer Family Farms
By: Lauren Gullett We recently learned about the vast array of local Pumpkin Patches and Corn Maze Festivals from a post on Fill Your Plate. Having…
Run, Walk, or Stroll in The Great Arizona Grape Stomp in Fountain Hills
Run, walk, or stroll in The Great Arizona Grape Stomp in Fountain Hills on Saturday, November 3rd. The 5K event (registration at 9/race at 10) is followed…
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