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Root Crops, Some of Arizona’s Best Produce
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03.09.2015

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,…

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03.04.2015

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. …

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National Celery Month
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03.02.2015

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…

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Little Known Facts about Olive Oil
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01.22.2015

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…

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Surprising Facts about Broccoli That Will Make You Go WOW!!
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01.15.2015

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…

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Room Temperature or Refrigerate: How to Store Common Foods and Leftovers
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01.12.2015

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…

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3 Easy Ways to Pick the Perfect Turkey for Your Table
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11.12.2014

3 Easy Ways to Pick the Perfect Turkey for Your Table

In most American households, a full-blown turkey dinner with all the fixings is only featured a couple times a year. This means that many of…

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Quick, Easy Tips for Work Lunches
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09.05.2014

Quick, Easy Tips for Work Lunches

Whether you are looking to whittle down your waistline or your budget, one of the best ways to save both money and calories is to…

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Leverage Your Leftovers
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05.09.2014

Leverage Your Leftovers

If you are like many families, you end up with your fair share of leftovers in the fridge and if you are already trying to…

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Better Family Bonding Through Baking
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03.19.2014

Better Family Bonding Through Baking

For many families, time spent together in the kitchen can be the best time to strengthen bonds and spend a solid quantity of quality time…

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Checking In with the Celebrity Chefs of Fill Your Plate
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01.29.2014

Checking In with the Celebrity Chefs of Fill Your Plate

Last year, we gave you a taste of what some of the local celebrity chefs spotlighted on Fill Your Plate can’t live without in their kitchens. …

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What Is On Your Christmas Day Dinner Plate?
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12.18.2013

What Is On Your Christmas Day Dinner Plate?

When it comes to a formal Christmas dinner what should be included depends more on your family traditions than anything else.  While some families prefer…

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Eating Healthy on a Dime
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12.11.2013

Eating Healthy on a Dime

Although it may not seem possible when you are loading your cart in the aisles of the grocery store, it is possible to eat healthy,…

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