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Salad for Every Season
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09.13.2017

Salad for Every Season

By Lori Meszaros, ASU Nutrition Communication Student   Arizona’s climate gives you an abundance of produce that can be grown year-round, making it salad time…

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Ripe vs Unripe
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09.11.2017

Ripe vs Unripe

By Laura Slatalla, ASU Nutrition Student As fruit ripens, the nutritional composition of it changes too. Enzymes in the fruit start to break down the…

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Kittens, Peppers, and Daughters: A Simple Salad
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09.08.2017

Kittens, Peppers, and Daughters: A Simple Salad

By Nathan Chambers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  For Christmas last year we got two kittens. If you’ve ever adopted a new pet, you…

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The Japanese Pumpkin
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09.06.2017

The Japanese Pumpkin

By Kat Brown, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  With fall creeping up around the corner, and hopefully double digit temperatures, it’s about to be…

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My Picky Eater
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09.04.2017

My Picky Eater

By Nathan Chambers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student I have an eight-year-old daughter who is a picky eater. Her mother and I struggle daily…

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Three Steps to Going Low-Carb
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09.01.2017

Three Steps to Going Low-Carb

By Kevin Dietmeyer, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Slow carb, no carb, carb cycles and planned carbohydrate re-feeds.  What’s right for you? Low carb is certainly nothing new and recently there…

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Crust-less Broccoli and Cheese Quiche
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08.30.2017

Crust-less Broccoli and Cheese Quiche

By Laura Slatalla, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  Quiche is a really versatile and hearty breakfast dish, which you can pack full of lots…

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How Healthy is Your Kid?
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08.28.2017

How Healthy is Your Kid?

The USDA provides physical activity and dietary guidelines for children of all ages, which you can take a look at here before reading further.  The…

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On The Go Snacking
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08.25.2017

On The Go Snacking

By Laura Slatalla, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  Are you lacking in quick and easy snack ideas? Healthy snacks like yogurt and hummus aren’t…

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Cooking With Cast Iron
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08.23.2017

Cooking With Cast Iron

By Nathan Chambers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student    I think my first experience with an electric stovetop and aluminum pan was when I…

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Butternut Squash Soup
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08.21.2017

Butternut Squash Soup

By Lori Meszaros, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  Living in Australia for a number of years is where I discovered my love for pumpkin soup.…

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Three Tip for Losing Weight and Feeling Healthier Today
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08.18.2017

Three Tip for Losing Weight and Feeling Healthier Today

By Kevin Dietmeyer, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  Losing weight can feel like climbing a mountain with a peak that seems to grow larger…

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Kill Off Sugar From Your Diet
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08.16.2017

Kill Off Sugar From Your Diet

By Alise Robers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  One of the most dangerous items in our diet is something we all know and love:…

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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

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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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