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Root Crops, Some of Arizona’s Best Produce
Root crops like potatoes, rutabagas, and turnips are probably the reason humanity has survived into the 21st Century. Before there were cultivated roots, humans dug,…
What’s in Season in March?
Spring is here and that means you will start to see even more fabulously fresh locally grown fruits and veggies available at local farmers markets. …
National Celery Month
Celery is having an anniversary this month! In honor of four centuries of cultivation of this ultra-crispy vegetable and its sweet yet distinctive flavor, The…
Little Known Facts about Olive Oil
Golden and fragrant, with a distinctive taste, olive oil is one of the old known cooking oils in the world. At one time, about 6,000…
Surprising Facts about Broccoli That Will Make You Go WOW!!
Did you know? Broccoli, that intensely green vegetable with florets like little trees, is basically a man-made vegetable. Plant scientists and breeders developed broccoli by…
Room Temperature or Refrigerate: How to Store Common Foods and Leftovers
To refrigerate or not to refrigerate? Even the seasoned kitchen experts among us often don’t know which foods to put in the fridge after opening…
3 Easy Ways to Pick the Perfect Turkey for Your Table
Follow these 3 easy steps to pick the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) In most American households, a full-blown turkey dinner with all the…
Quick, Easy Tips for Work Lunches
Here are some healthy ideas to pack your lunch for work (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Whether you are looking to whittle down your waistline or your budget,…
Leverage Your Leftovers
Here are some favorite ways to leverage those leftovers and get the most out of every meal (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) If you are like many…
Better Family Bonding Through Baking
Bond with your family as you make one of these fun recipes (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) For many families, time spent together in the kitchen can…
Checking In with the Celebrity Chefs of Fill Your Plate
Check out these favorite ingredients of Arizona’s Celebrity Chefs (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Last year, we gave you a taste of what some of the local…
What Is On Your Christmas Day Dinner Plate?
What is on your Christmas Dinner menu? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) When it comes to a formal Christmas dinner what should be included depends more on…
Eating Healthy on a Dime
Follow these tips to eat healthy on a budget (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Although it may not seem possible when you are loading your cart in…
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What Nutrition Does Cauliflower Have: The Culinary Chameleon
Cauliflower doesn’t get its due. But I’m here to change that. At first glance, cauliflower looks like a cloud or a brain, but it’s really…
What Nutrition Does Lettuce Have: A Comprehensive Guide
Since Pinal, Maricopa and Yuma counties are gearing up for leafy greens season here in Arizona, it’s only appropriate that we should focus on the…
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