Monthly Archives: July 2013
Beat the Heat – Easy Oven and Stove Free Dinners
If there is one thing about Arizona that never changes, it is the triple digit summer temps. Although most houses have air-conditioning, the last thing many of us want to do on a hot summer’s night is slave over the … Continue reading
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 and do it in a healthy way! So, one of our first Moms to submit … Continue reading
How to Plan a Fantastic Family Reunion
When it comes to get togethers, there is nothing quite like a family reunion. When we get together with family members, we can connect in a way that isn’t possible with the other people in our lives. These are the … Continue reading
How to Help Kids Eat Healthy this Summer
Summer means camp, swimming, and lots of unsupervised meals. During the school year, what kids eat is more controlled. They eat breakfast at home or school, lunch at school, and dinner with their families. School lunches are designed to be … Continue reading
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 of these maps appeared in the Major World Crop Areas and Climatic Profiles (MWCACP) handbook that contains … Continue reading