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Do you know the history behind the delicious cupcake? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) It seems like these days everyone is crazy for cupcakes!  Once relegated to classroom parties and afternoon treats, creative flavors of cupcakes are finding their into wedding cakes…

Check out these recipes or poolside party menu ideas for filling your plate with healthy options this summer. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) It’s summer and that means it is time for partying by the pool.  Whether you are throwing the party…

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.  Here in Arizona, it is easy to find fresh, locally grown, affordable fruits and vegetables…

Try one of these Arizona recipes this holiday season (Photo credit: surlygirl) One of the best things about the holidays is all the delicious desserts and delicacies that seem to come with the season.  There is no other time during…

A little planning as well as delegating can make your dream of the perfect holiday dinner become a reality.photo credit: comedy_nose via photopin cc The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day mean family, friends, and feasting.  Odds are that…

What’s on your menu this Thanksgiving? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) It seems like school just started and already it is time to start thinking about Thanksgiving!  In order to put together the perfect Thanksgiving dinner, you need to have a plan…

Swap your favorite recipe ideas on Swap Ideas Day (Photo credit: Wikipedia) On September 10th, people all across the country will be sharing with others as part of Swap Ideas Day.  Here at Fill Your Plate, we are all about…

Celebrate National Peach month by visiting one of our local peach farmers (Photo credit: Wikipedia) August is National Peach Month and the perfect time to enjoy this flavorful fruit.  Whether you like them best in cobbler or prefer them sliced…

Chocolate Frozen Custard (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Whether you love chocolate, vanilla, or some fancy flavor full of cookies or candy, there is nothing quite as refreshing during the hot summer days of July as a cone of your favorite ice…

It shouldn’t be a surprise that the different regions of the U.S. have different dietary patterns and different regional flavors and foods.  But can the place you live drive the food you eat and seriously impact your health?  A research…

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 growing season, predominantly warm weather, and a ton of sun.  This means that things that…

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 requirement.  Although cherries aren’t widely grown here in Arizona, some of the sweet varieties do…

As we head into Super Bowl weekend, both teams are getting ready to take the field and people everywhere are prepping and planning for one of the biggest parties of the year.  Unlike other sporting event championship games, there is…