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Eating healthy on a budget
By Alexandra Pettit Many think when on a budget you can’t eat healthy.Well they are very wrong. As a college student I am on a…
Potato Bar
By Alexandra Pettit Ever since I was a little girl my mom’s go to meal was potato bar. Flash-forward to today and it is my…
Broccoli Isn’t the Bad Guy!
By Morgan Crawford a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Why does this tree-like veggie get such a bad rap? From our own dining tables to…
The Healing Power of Honey
By: Alexandra Pettit Sticky and sweet something everyone loves to eat! Can you guess? That’s right honey! We need to thank the bees for this…
Dressing up tasty leftovers: apple & carrot salad
By Erika Guzman a Recent ASU Nutrition Student There always seems to be a small container of leftover chicken from the previous day (or two),…
Valentine’s Day is Good for the Heart
By Erin Wyatt A Recent ASU Nutrition Student Valentine’s Day is when we celebrate the love in our hearts. We do this with cards, flowers,…
Cinnamon Sugar Oyster Crackers
By Alexandra Pettit When going to grandma’s house you can always expect a tasty treat. Although I am older and don’t see grandma as much…
Fill your Plate: Hidden veggies and fun snack for kids
By Sandra J., Dietetic Intern at the University of Arizona Making meals and snacks that your kids will eat and like can be challenging. As…
Seven Layer Bars/ Pear Cobbler
By Stephen Gruner a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Seven Layer Bars are a favorite dessert in my family. Anytime they are baked, the entire…
Saffron, the Gold Standard of Spices
By Kevann Jordan Recent ASU Nutrition Student I was recently introduced to a new flavor at a restaurant in Pheonix, at Fuego Bistro. I ordered…
The Humble Sweet Potato
By Morgan Crawford a recent ASU student Did you know that sweet potatoes are in season? Ah, the humble sweet potato. Such a simple…
Mom’s Show Day Banana Bread
By Savannah Burt, Fill Your Plate Contributing Writer Growing up, I spent more time in the barn than I did in my actual…
Aunt T’s Enchiladas
By Alexandra Pettit, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern In my family when we were having enchiladas you knew it was going to be a good time.…
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