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Farmer’s Markets in Phoenix Area, Open in Winter

Here’s a list of farmer’s markets in the Phoenix, Area that are open in the winter.

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Fun Facts About Peanut Butter

Do you know how many peanuts it takes to make an ounce of peanut butter? How about the number of peanut butter sandwiches you could make with one acre of peanuts? Peanut butter and peanuts it comes from are staples in the diets of most Americans. As we head into November, which is National Peanut Butter Lover’s month, here are the answers to those two questions and a bunch of other fun facts about peanuts and peanut butter.

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Your Favorite Recipes: Thanksgiving

Whether you make a meal that would make Martha Stewart proud or you are anxious about cooking your first Thanksgiving dinner, the right recipe can make all the difference.

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Safely Drive to Your Local Grocer and Buy some Arizona Cantaloupe!

A recent deadly listeria outbreak traced to cantaloupes grown at Jensen Farms in Granada, Colorado has sparked concern as to whether fall cantaloupe from anywhere is safe to eat. Arizona farmers want Arizona families to know where their melons are grown.

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AZ Local Ingredients Come Together to Create a Delicious Healthy Hamburger

A Delicious hamburger is just one example of how local ingredients can come together to create a delicious dinner. For more recipes ideas or to locate other local producers, visit www.fillyourplate.org.

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