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A Passion for Popsicles: 13 Fun Facts
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08.26.2011

A Passion for Popsicles: 13 Fun Facts

For most Americans, popsicles are a reminder of the sweet summer days of their childhood when they built forts in the yard, rode bikes with their friends,…

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Celebrate Summer Food Safely All Year Long
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08.24.2011

Celebrate Summer Food Safely All Year Long

One of the best things about living in Arizona is the sunny weather almost all year long.  That means you have to be diligent about…

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20 Fun Facts about Hot & Spicy Food
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08.19.2011

20 Fun Facts about Hot & Spicy Food

Let’s celebrate the heat of southwest cuisine on August 19th with National Hot & Spicy Food Day! Whether your idea of hot & spicy is…

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Celebrating Ice Cream Month: Listen to our Podcast!
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07.20.2011

Celebrating Ice Cream Month: Listen to our Podcast!

Yum! Ice cream. So, do you have a favorite flavor? How often do you eat your favorite ice cream? This is the month to really…

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Blueberries: More Bang for Your Buck
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07.14.2011

Blueberries: More Bang for Your Buck

If you are looking to stretch your food dollar while offering your family healthy options for desert and snacks, you can get a big bang…

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Baked Beans – An American Original
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07.13.2011

Baked Beans – An American Original

Although baked beans may be synonymous with Boston, Americans from coast to coast can call them their own as beans baked in sauce is one…

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5 Ways to Make Healthier French Fries
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07.08.2011

5 Ways to Make Healthier French Fries

America has long had a love-love relationship with french fries.  Nothing is more perfect on a Sunday afternoon than a juicy burger, a cold drink,…

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Hot Dogs! Get Your Hot Dogs! Fun Hot Dog Trivia for National Hot Dog Month
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06.30.2011

Hot Dogs! Get Your Hot Dogs! Fun Hot Dog Trivia for National Hot Dog Month

This year the average American will eat 60 hot dogs.  Some will smother them in ketchup and mustard; others will drown them in chili and…

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