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Five Easy Ways to Eat Better for Less
Follow these tips to eat better for less! (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) It is a fact of life that most of us are looking for ways…
The Common Cook’s How-Many Guide to Kitchen Conversions
There are so many connections between all the different volume units, that when it comes to visualizing them, a network diagram like The Common Cook’s Guide…
Secrets to Stress-Free Homemade Family Dinners
One thing you can do to make dinner time less stressful is to plan ahead what meals to cook for the week. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)…
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…
What’s Cooking? Fun Family Time
What is your favorite family baking recipe? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Many people have cherished memories of baking with mothers and grandmothers from their childhood. For…
All About Avocados
If you are looking for a flavorful way to spruce up your family menu, avocados might be the answer to your prayers. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)…
Looking for Great Food? It May Be Closer than You Think
Every now and then everyone finds themselves stuck in a rut, especially when it comes to the food we feed our family. We may have…
Checking In with the Celebrity Chefs of Fill Your Plate
Ground black pepper is just one of the ingredients chef Charles Wiley can’t live without.(Photo credit: Wikipedia) Last year, we spotlighted some of our local celebrity…
Getting Creative with Kale!
Meet one of Arizona agriculture’s Kale Farmers, Brett Hunt of Rousseau Farms (image provided by AZFB) If you have been to a farmer’s market this…
Creative Ways to Celebrate National Pie Day
Here are some creative ways to celebrate National Pie Day (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Sometimes it seems that we are a country divided and it feels…
4 Tips to Help You Eat Right in the New Year
Follow these tips to eat healthy in the new year It’s the time of year when everyone decides to buckle down and get rid of…
How to Plan the Perfect New Year’s Eve Party
Follow these tips to make sure your New Year’s Eve party is a hit!(Photo credit: Wikipedia) The end of 2012 is fast approaching and everyone…
Great Ideas for Holiday Sweets and Treats
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…
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The New Food Pyramid: A Historic Reset in U.S. Nutrition Guidance
In January 2026, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, under the leadership…
What Nutrition Does Celery Have: The Game Day Crunch That Quietly Pulls Its Weight
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