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Cherries on Top!
Whether you prefer them sweet or sour, cherries are a flavorful way to get in a serving or two of your daily fruit and vegetable…
Take the Cake!! Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] On January 27th, people around the country will celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day. Join in the fun and…
What Kind of Pie is Your Favorite?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="198" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] There is no question that when it comes to dessert, Americans choose pie. Here at Fill Your Plate,…
National Popcorn Day Pops on the Calendar
Whether you pop it in your microwave, buy it at the movie theatre, or use it to decorate your Christmas tree, America loves popcorn. To…
Food Trends, What’s Hot in the Foodie World
As we begin a new year, everyone is taking a look back at what was hot in 2011. From the top movies to the best…
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hot Chocolate
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] There is not much like drinking a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There is…
Gingerbread: Little Known Facts
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] History Ginger is a plant native to India and China which is prized throughout the world for…
Fun Facts About Pickles
Historical Facts Pickles have been around since ancient times, although there is some disagreement as to when exactly in history people started eating them. …
Fun Facts About Peanut Butter
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="It takes about 540 peanuts to make 12 ounces of peanut butter. Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Do you know how…
10 Fun Facts about Candy Apples
A staple of fall festivals and apple harvest celebrations, candy apples are a sure sign that winter is on the way and Halloween is here. …
A Passion for Popsicles: 13 Fun Facts
[caption id="attachment_3128" align="alignleft" width="217" caption="Popsicles are a reminder, to most Americans, of childhood and a tasty way to beat the heat. (Image courtesy of sxc.hu)"][/caption]…
20 Fun Facts about Hot & Spicy Food
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Let’s celebrate the heat of southwest cuisine on August 19th with National Hot & Spicy Food Day! Whether…
Celebrating Ice Cream Month: Listen to our Podcast!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Yum! Ice cream. So, do you have a favorite flavor? How often do you eat your favorite ice…
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How to Reduce Your Sugar Intake—and Why It Matters
Decades ago, in a time when eating healthy wasn’t the societal norm, my mother took a firm stand against sugar in our household. If we…
Spinach: The Superfood That Packs a Punch and is Grown Locally in Arizona!
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