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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

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8 Tips for a Perfect July 4th Picnic

July 4th is just around the corner and there is no better way to celebrate this fun holiday than by gathering together your family and friends for an afternoon picnic.  The laid back atmosphere and family friendly venue of an … Continue reading

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Fix-Ahead Food for Your Summer Road Trip

The idea of taking a road-trip across the state or across the country is definitely romanticized.  We dream of the open road, singing along with the radio, and playing the license plate game as we go.  We imagine visiting far … Continue reading

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Ask a Farmer: Do You Sell Crops at Local Farmer’s Markets?

Ask a Farmer:  Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #5 “Do you sell your crops at local farmer’s markets?” That’s a great question! Yes, at Desert Roots Farm, selling our crops at a local level is very important to … Continue reading

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How to Eat Like a Locavore

It seems like there are so many different styles of eating these days that you need a menu of sorts to ensure you always know what it means when someone says “I am a –insert food choice style here-“.  While … Continue reading

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