Category Archives: Vegetables
The Power of Antioxidants
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern We’ve all heard about antioxidants, but just to refresh your memory: according to familydoctor.org, “Antioxidants are natural substances that may stop or limit the damage caused by free radicals.” Free radicals, we’re told, … Continue reading
The Scoop on Purple Potatoes
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Sweet potatoes are so very versatile, and a staple in many people’s diets. They are also a holiday favorite and can be seen on dinner tables everywhere on Thanksgiving as well as on … Continue reading
15 Recipes Featuring what’s in Season in January
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The New Year has rolled around and many of us might be working on our New Year’s resolutions. Most people want to get healthier, whether that is by exercising more, eating healthier, or … Continue reading
What do you know about Microgreens?
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Have you ever heard of Microgreens? Well, they are the shoots of salad vegetables that are harvested right after the first leaves develop. Think arugula, broccoli, chard, mustard, and kale, among the many … Continue reading
Dandy Dandelions
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Let me set the stage: It’s a beautiful day outside and you’ve decided to go out and clean up the yard a little bit. Mow the lawn, cut the bushes, pull the weeds, … Continue reading