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Fun Facts about Salad

Salad, once viewed as a side dish at meals – especially by the male of the species – has finally become a star at the dining room table! Much of this revolution is the result of increased cultivation of vegetables, … Continue reading

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Valentine Gifts for the Foodie in Your Life

With the seemingly endless list of foods available from local growers in Maricopa, Yuma, and Pinal Counties, choosing a Valentine’s Day gift for the foodie in your life is likely to be easy as pie – and a lot more … Continue reading

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Let’s Celebrate Arizona Grown Leafy Greens

November is the month of gratitude and if there is one thing we have to be grateful for here in Arizona it is the abundance of locally grown leafy greens produced during the fall and winter months. While you might … Continue reading

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50 Ways to Use Pears

Pears belong to the same family as many other fruits like apples, cherries, peaches and plums. Most pears sold in the U.S. have a specific ‘pear’ shape, with a round body that tapers up to a thinner, longer neck. Pears … Continue reading

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Our Top 7 Fall Comfort Foods on Fill Your Plate

Fall is a time for rustic flavors and hearty, comforting dishes. As root vegetables, squash, and hearty greens like kale and arugula come into season they will be easy to find at local farmers’ markets and in the produce section … Continue reading

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