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Figs, Fabulous Figs
Learn the history behind the delicious fruit, figs. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) The first week in November is National Fig Week which is a great opportunity…
Autumn is All About Apples
Read about all the delicious things you can do with apples this fall (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) If you are looking for a fun, family-friendly activity…
All About Peaches
Peaches have been around for more than 4,000 years. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) A History Lesson Peaches have been cultivated in China for more than 4,000…
Blackberries: A Sweet and Healthy ‘Super Food’
Blackberries make a delicious, low-calorie treat. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought to you by the…
Wacky for Watermelon
What are you going to do to celebrate National Watermelon Day? Try some of these tips for some family fun! (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If there…
Farmer Q&A With Nicholas Larsen, Banana Grower and Farm Bureau Member in Florida
There are about 500 acres of bananas grown in Florida. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought…
7 Great Ways Blueberries Can Brighten Your Day
What is your favorite thing to make with blueberries? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When it comes time to pick up some fresh fruit at the farmers…
Crazy for Cantaloupe
Here are some fun facts and interesting tidbits about cantaloupe. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is something about this round, orange fleshed, slightly sweet melon that…
10 Ways to Fill Your Day with Fruits and Vegetables (Part 2)
Everyone knows that a healthy diet consists of fruits and vegetables, but most adults are not getting enough servings of these important foods each day. …
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…
An Apple a Day – Celebrating the Apple Harvest
Arizona produces more than 17 million lbs of apples each year. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Although most people don’t really associate apple picking and apple harvest…
What to do with All that Fruit?
What do you plan to do with your left over in season fruit? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Here in Arizona, we are blessed with a long…
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