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What Kids Can Learn this Summer….from Cooking
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Cooking teaches kids many more skills than how to feed themselves; they learn skills for life. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] If you…
Sharpening Your Food Safety Skills for Summer
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] This summer, follow these food safety tips to make sure the only thing you take home from your fun day are…
Are Sweet Cherries the New Super Fruit?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="180"] Cherries (Photo credit: sk8geek)[/caption] Are you having trouble getting in the recommended number of fruits and vegetables each day? Do you…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Vegetables
A total of 40 new maps have been prepared, showing major crop-producing areas in the United States, China, India, Pakistan, and South Africa. Earlier versions…
Beat the Heat – Easy Oven and Stove Free Dinners
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Gilling out is a great summertime option to help keep the kitchen cool. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] If there is one thing…
Favorite Recipes From Fill Your Plate Moms: Chili Chicken
Editor’s Note: We’ve asked some of our Fill Your Plate “Moms” to share some of their favorite recipes, especially those that can fill up the family…
How to Plan a Fantastic Family Reunion
[caption id="attachment_9699" align="alignright" width="300"] follow these tips to plan a family reunion everyone will be sure to remember. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] When it comes to…
How to Help Kids Eat Healthy this Summer
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Follow these easy steps to help incorporate healthy foods into your child’s diet this summer. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Summer means camp,…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Hay
A total of 40 new maps have been prepared, showing major crop-producing areas in the United States, China, India, Pakistan, and South Africa. Earlier versions…
What’s in Season in July
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] This July, choose to fill your plate with one of the in season items listed here! (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There is…
8 Tips for a Perfect July 4th Picnic
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] If you’re looking for the perfect 4th of July party options, read more here. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] July 4th is just…
Fun Facts About Candy
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Check out some interesting, and fun, facts about an American favorite, candy! (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There is no question that Americans…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Citrus
A total of 40 new maps have been prepared, showing major crop-producing areas in the United States, China, India, Pakistan, and South Africa. Earlier versions…
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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!
When was the last time you pondered the wonderfulness of spinach—a leafy green so packed with goodness it might just deserve its own superhero cape?…
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