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Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Bell Peppers
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06.10.2013

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Bell Peppers

Do you know the differences between types of bell peppers?  (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When most people talk about peppers, they are referring to the hot,…

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To Eat In or To Eat Out… That is the Question
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05.29.2013

To Eat In or To Eat Out… That is the Question

When it comes to food prices, do you know if it’s actually cheaper to eat in vs eating out? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When it comes…

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How to Grow Your Own Tomatoes
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05.27.2013

How to Grow Your Own Tomatoes

Follow these tips to grow tomatoes in the Arizona desert. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When it comes to home gardening, tomatoes are one of the plants…

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7 Signs You Have a Food Allergy or Intolerance
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05.22.2013

7 Signs You Have a Food Allergy or Intolerance

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (Photo credit: Wikipedia) According to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), 4% of adults and 8% of children in…

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Fun Facts About Hot Sauce
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05.20.2013

Fun Facts About Hot Sauce

Anaheim chili peppers (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When it comes to hot sauce there may be no such thing as “too hot.”  Those who love the…

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May is the Month for BBQ
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05.17.2013

May is the Month for BBQ

Some chicken, pork and corn in the barbeque (Photo credit: Wikipedia) One of the surest signs that summer is on its way is the smell…

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Summer Time Shouldn’t Be Hungry Time
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04.23.2013

Summer Time Shouldn’t Be Hungry Time

Help Feed Hungry Kids through USDA’s Summer Food Service Program By Kevin Concannon, USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services More than 21…

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Garlic
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04.19.2013

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Garlic

In honor of National Garlic Day on April 9th, read more to find out everything you wanted to ever know about garlic. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)…

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Then and Now: Food Prices Over the Past 100 Years
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04.10.2013

Then and Now: Food Prices Over the Past 100 Years

There are drastic differences in the food people at in 1913 and the food we eat today. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is no question that…

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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)

Less than 25% of us even come close to eating the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) According to the Centers…

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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

Do you know the differences between types of yogurt? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) You can barely turn on the TV without seeing an ad for some…

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Little Known Facts About Lettuce
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03.20.2013

Little Known Facts About Lettuce

November through March, 90% of the nation’s lettuce comes from Arizona. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) March means more fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables at your…

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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

Popcorn is popping up in many unusual places (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is no question that Americans love popcorn.  On average, we each consume more…

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