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The Mediterranean Diet and Olive Oil: A Buying Guide

By Vanessa Evens A Recent ASU Nutrition Student   If you’re anything like me, then looking at the olive oil aisle of the grocery store is completely overwhelming. Now that you know all about the Med Diet, you’re probably wondering … Continue reading

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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 know that your child is going to make you buy things that you simply do … Continue reading

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Valentine Gifts for the Foodie in Your Life

With the seemingly endless list of foods available from local growers in Maricopa, Yuma, and Pinal Counties, choosing a Valentine’s Day gift for the foodie in your life is likely to be easy as pie – and a lot more … Continue reading

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Little Known Facts about Olive Oil

Golden and fragrant, with a distinctive taste, olive oil is one of the old known cooking oils in the world. At one time, about 6,000 years ago, it was literally worth its weight in gold. As a result, cultivation of … Continue reading

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What’s in Season in November 2014?

The theme for November is gratitude. It is a time to pause and take stock of all the blessings in our lives and to be thankful for the gifts we have been given. Here at the Farm Bureau, we believe … Continue reading

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