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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

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3 Creative Ways to Have a Very Special Valentine’s Day

If you are feeling uninspired or just don’t want to go the traditional flowers/chocolate/restaurant route this Valentine’s day, don’t worry; there are lots of fun and creative ways to celebrate this special day.  Gather the people you love around you … Continue reading

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9 Ways to Help Protect Your Heart Health

Despite the fact that breast cancer gets all the press, heart disease is actually the number 1 cause of death for American women, killing more each year than all types of cancer combined.   In an effort to raise awareness about this … Continue reading

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What’s in Season in February?

If you haven’t visited your local farmers’ market this winter, you are missing out!  Arizona is one of the few states that can offer fresh, locally grown produce all year round.  Make the most of this wonderful natural resource by … Continue reading

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6 Ways Cooking More Can Cost You Less

If your family is like many Arizona families, one of your most important resolutions this year is to find ways to get more with less…especially when it comes to filling our plates with nutritious meals.  One of the best ways … Continue reading

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