Monthly Archives: July 2015

Get the Scoop on Ice Cream While Celebrating National Ice Cream Day

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Fill Your Plate

According to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) in 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. This year that day is July 19th. President … Continue reading →

Share This:
Posted in Fun Food Facts, Recipes | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

9 Tips for a Better Shopping Experience with Your Children

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Fill Your Plate

By Katherine Cook Every parent knows that taking your kids to the grocery store can be quite the hassle. Grocery shopping with young kids can really test the limits of your patience.   It doesn’t have to be that way … Continue reading →

Share This:
Posted in Grocery, Kids | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

16 Remarkable Facts about Cows for National Cow Appreciation Day

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Fill Your Plate

July 14th is National Cow Appreciation Day. This is a day set aside to serve as a reminder of how special cows are. In recent months we have posted about the importance of eating beef as part of your healthy … Continue reading →

Share This:
Posted in Animals, On the Farm | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

15 Tips For Grilling Safely This Summer

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Fill Your Plate

Grilling is an extremely popular pastime over the summer months, so it comes as no wonder that July is National Grilling Month. Many Arizonans will grill at their pool parties or over the summer holidays, like the 4th of July, … Continue reading →

Share This:
Posted in Cooking | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Arizona Food Prices are Up Slightly in the Second Quarter of 2015

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Fill Your Plate

Arizona, July 2015 – Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are up in the second quarter of 2015, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 basic grocery … Continue reading →

Share This:
Posted in Arizona Food Prices | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment