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Fun Facts About Zucchini
The Italians are credited for first introducing Zucchini to North America in the 1920’s. In fact, the word “zucchini” comes from the Italian word for…
Fun Facts about Clementines
“Oh my darlin’ Oh my darlin’ Oh my darlin’ Clementine,” Go the words of an old song dedicated to an 1849 gold miner’s daughter. The…
Little Known Facts about Chili Peppers
How fortunate for chocolate lovers that Valentine’s Day and chocolate both celebrate in the same month! After all, what better way to brighten February than…
Drop Off Your Citrus Donations to Arizona’s Food Banks Beginning January 5
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Are your citrus trees filling up with fruit? No problem – Arizona’s food banks want your citrus donations! Food banks continue to respond…
How to Keep Kids Healthy This Summer
[caption id="attachment_10979" align="alignright" width="300"] Follow these tips to help your kids eat healthy (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] Summer is half over and children everywhere are settled…
July is the Month for Red, White, and….Blueberries
[caption id="attachment_10915" align="alignright" width="300"] Don’t miss these delicious ways to eat blueberries! (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] If you are looking for a great summer treat that…
Cause a Stir with these Sensational Salads
[caption id="attachment_9667" align="alignright" width="300"] Don’t settle for a boring salad! Try one of these delicious salads using fresh Arizona produce! (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] Gone are…
What to Do in Your Garden this Month
[caption id="attachment_10647" align="alignright" width="300"] Make sure you prune the excess buds from your fruit tree for the healthiest fruit production (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] April is…
What’s in Season in December?
[caption id="attachment_10249" align="alignright" width="300"] Check out these delicious recipes for what’s in season this December. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] The holiday season is upon us, which…
Autumn is All About Apples
[caption id="attachment_10082" align="alignright" width="300"] Read about all the delicious things you can do with apples this fall (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] If you are looking for…
Ask a Farmer: Why are Tomatoes Picked Green in Commercial Production?
Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #8 “Why are tomatoes picked green in commercial production?” This is a great…
How What You Eat, Can Beat the Heat
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Cantaloupes are just one of the delicious locally grown foods available to help you beat the heat. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Hot…
Wacky for Watermelon
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] What are you going to do to celebrate National Watermelon Day? Try some of these tips for some family fun! (Photo…
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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!
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