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May is the Month for BBQ
Some chicken, pork and corn in the barbeque (Photo credit: Wikipedia) One of the surest signs that summer is on its way is the smell…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Lemons
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…
3 Egg-cellent Ways to Celebrate Eggs in May
Follow these tips to celebrate Eggs this month! (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Did you know that on average, Americans eat about 250 eggs a year? It’s…
Cooking Tool: Know Your Knives
Knowing which tool to use in the kitchen while you are cooking can make a big difference in both the quality and the safety of…
Easy Ways to Make Every Day Meals Gluten-Free
Follow these tips for a gluten free diet. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) For those with celiac disease and those with gluten insensitivity, every meal can be…
Meals to Make Mother’s Day Magical
What meal will you make to honor your mom this Mother’s Day? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There are as many ways to make Mother’s Day perfect…
Favorite Recipes from Fill Your Plate Moms: Crock Pot Carnitas Tacos
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…
Spring for Salad!
Spring for salad this month! (Photo credit: Wikipedia) May is National Salad Month which provides a great opportunity to step outside the standard side salad…
Kitchen Gadgets and the Purpose They Serve
Knowing which tool to use in the kitchen while you are cooking can make a big difference in both the quality and the safety of…
What’s in Season in May?
Choose from any of these recipes to cook in season produce this May. Along with flowers, May also brings a broad range of delicious and…
Tis the Season…to Spring Clean Your Kitchen
Follow these tips to help when you spring clean your kitchen (Photo credit: Wikipedia) No doubt your list of spring cleaning tasks is a mile…
Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Rick Evans
Face of Arizona Agriculture: Rick Evans Husband, father of 4, grandfather or 12. Rick Evans lives in Gilbert, Arizona. Rick is a 5th generation cotton,…
How We Are Helping Make the Next Generation Healthier
People like Tom Vilsack are helping to make the next generation healthier. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is no question that one of the biggest obstacles…
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Are Nutrition Labels Accurate: Some Label Fables Exist
Food labels started as a straightforward tool: tell consumers what’s in a product so they can make informed choices. Over time, however, packages picked up…
How Nutrition Affects Mental Health: Key Nutrients
What if your daily mood, focus, and stress levels were shaped not just by your thoughts, but by what you eat? For years, mental health…
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