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Celebrating National Scotch Day

Dan This Land of Ours, Wheat

Cathy Isom gives us a few facts, and tips, about celebrating an iconic beverage that is made from malted barley. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Scotch Day Every year on July 27th, we celebrate an aged whisky distilled from malted barley. Today is  National Scotch Day. This particular whisky, first and foremost, must be made …

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Celebrating National Tequila Day

Dan This Land of Ours

Today, Cathy Isom looks to the spirits. She is celebrating a famous Mexican spirit that actually has some health benefits for us. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Tequila Day Tuesday July 24th is National Tequila Day. This famous Mexican spirit comes from the Blue Agave plant. It’s made from 51% of the plant to be …

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Cherries Play Important Role in Your Health

Dan Fruits, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

Cathy Isom continues her series with the important role cherries play in your blood sugar, weight loss, and even sleep! That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cherries Play Important Role in Your Health Despite being higher in sugar than fruits like fresh cranberries or raspberries, whole cherries are really very low on the glycemic index. They’ve been shown …

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A Healthy Delicious Look at Cashews

Dan Fruits, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

If you are allergic to dairy products, Cathy Isom gives you the healthy benefits of a delicious, and creamy, alternative to dairy products. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A Healthy Delicious Look at Cashews Today we are talking about cashews. This edible kidney-shaped nut comes from a tropical evergreen tree.  Cashew nuts, often simply called a cashew, is …

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Celebrating National Corn Fritters Day

Dan Corn, This Land of Ours

Cathy Isom is celebrating another food item and lets us know why many will be indulging a savory southern-style treat today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Corn Fritters Day Today is National Corn Fritters Day. What is a corn fritter some might say? Why they’re tasty bites of fried or baked corn batter, made of corn …

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Making and Maintaining Double Reach Rows

Dan This Land of Ours

In yesterdays program Cathy Isom discussed why you should consider double reach rows. She continues her series on this  with letting you know how to make and maintain double reach rows in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Making and Maintaining Double Reach Rows Ideally, double reach rows run along the contour lines of the garden, helping …