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National Soft Pretzel Month, Facts About Pretzels

Who can resist a big, warm, and salty Soft Pretzel? Found in almost all shopping malls, carnivals, and sporting events, April is a month dedicated to these delightful treats. Not a fan of the soft pretzel? Well no worries there, … Continue reading

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Cooking with Herbs and Spices

There are roughly 75 herbs and spices in use around the world today. Some, like asafoedita and mahlab, are unfamiliar to most Arizonan cooks. Others, though seldom used, are gaining importance among cooks who savor the exotic flavors of foreign foods. … Continue reading

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National Grilled Cheese Month, Fun Facts About Grilled Cheese

Happy National Grilled Cheese Month! (Yes, there really is such a thing.) What is it about grilled cheese? If you looked up the definition of comfort food, you may just find a picture of a grilled cheese sandwich, because it … Continue reading

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All About Pecans

On March 25, Americans celebrated pecan day. Pecans are those sweet and tender nuts greatly loved by Southerners from Georgia to Arizona. In fact, when asked to think of how pecans might be used in a food, 80 percent of … Continue reading

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Fun Facts About Zucchini

The Italians are credited for first introducing Zucchini to North America in the 1920’s. In fact, the word “zucchini” comes from the Italian word for squash, “zucca”. Here in Arizona, zucchini (one of the most popular summer squashes) is exceptionally … Continue reading

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