Monthly Archives: August 2013

How to Eat Right While You Hike

Most hikers spend time mapping out their course, putting together their pack, and making sure they have everything they need to venture out and make it back safe and sound.  But oftentimes, all this preparation and planning doesn’t include much … Continue reading

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10 Commonly Mispronounced Food Words

This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought to you by the Public Relations Department of the American Farm Bureau Federation.   Bruschetta Pronounced: broo-sket-ah   Gnocchi Pronounced: nyawk-kee   Espresso Pronounced: e-spres-oh   Chipotle Pronounced: … Continue reading

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31 Great Ways to Get to Know Goat Cheese

There is no question that we Americans love cheese.  We put it on sandwiches, sprinkle it on soup, serve it in salads, and mix it into a wide range of dishes throughout our family’s menu.  This month, as you reach … Continue reading

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Wacky for Watermelon

If there is one fruit that is always associated with summer, it is the watermelon.  Who doesn’t have a sweet summer memory featuring this refreshing melon?  Long a staple of backyard barbecues and summer picnics, there is more to watermelon … Continue reading

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Farmer Q&A With Nicholas Larsen, Banana Grower and Farm Bureau Member in Florida

This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought to you by the Public Relations Department of the American Farm Bureau Federation.   Foodie News: Tell us a little about Lago Farms. Larsen: We farm 2.5 acres, … Continue reading

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