Monthly Archives: June 2013

How to Make a Healthier Hamburger

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

Summer’s here and the grillin’ is good!  But if you are watching your weight or just trying to eat healthier, you may feel like you have to skip over that mouth-watering hamburger for something lighter.  Never fear, the team at … Continue reading →

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Ask a Farmer: How Do You Give Back to The Community?

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #6 “I’m all about giving back to the community: How do you give back?” We agree— giving back is not only a priority, it’s a responsibility!  At Duncan Family … Continue reading →

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Fix-Ahead Food for Your Summer Road Trip

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

The idea of taking a road-trip across the state or across the country is definitely romanticized.  We dream of the open road, singing along with the radio, and playing the license plate game as we go.  We imagine visiting far … Continue reading →

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Ask a Farmer: Do You Sell Crops at Local Farmer’s Markets?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

Ask a Farmer:  Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #5 “Do you sell your crops at local farmer’s markets?” That’s a great question! Yes, at Desert Roots Farm, selling our crops at a local level is very important to … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Blue Jeans!!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

Blue jeans are about as American as apple pie and this American tradition recently celebrated its 140th birthday.  Originally created to provide durable pants for miners and other laborers, denim jeans are now a major component of every American’s wardrobe … Continue reading →

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