Tag Archives: Central America
Get Passionate about Pineapple!!
When you think of pineapple, you probably think of somewhere tropical like Hawaii, not the dry desert climate of Arizona. But our climate is almost ideal for October’s sweet, juicy fruit of the month. The sunny color and summertime taste … Continue reading
Posted in Food Facts, Fruit
Tagged Bologna, Caribbean, Central America, Christopher Columbus, Pineapple, San Francisco, South America, United States
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30 Ways to Use Avocados
Arizonans love avocados! Maybe this is why they feature so prominently in southwestern cuisine. Also called an alligator pear, the avocado belongs to the same botanical family as cinnamon and bay laurel. It grows on trees and is native to … Continue reading
Posted in Vegetables
Tagged Avocado, Central America, Chile, Cook, Fill Your Plate, Fruit and Vegetable, Home, Mexico, Salad
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Garlic
Garlic is one of those things that you either love or loathe. Known for its pungent smell and varied uses, it has been a staple in the diet of large parts of the world for thousands of years. It is … Continue reading
Posted in Food Facts, Recipes
Tagged Arizona, Asia, Bulb, Central America, Fill Your Plate, Garlic, garlic recipes, Lentil, recipes, Sweet potato
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