Part 1-Holiday Spices Fall is here and the holiday season is quickly approaching. Whether you’re planning a meal for one or ten, it’s never too early to start preparing. Planning your menu in advance allows you the opportunity to spend smarter, using less of your SNAP dollars. Strictly sticking to your menu items and buying[…] Read More
Although we are at the end of a hot summer, the last thing you want to do is make your house even hotter! This blog will help you keep your house cooler and help you use your SNAP benefit dollars. We will introduce a main dish recipe and a snack/dessert recipe, both of which do[…] Read More
When a hurricane strikes, many people are left wondering where they will live, when their next meal will be, and how long they will have to survive on the basics. Feeding yourself and your family is a very important thing to do during a hurricane or other storms. Keeping everyone fed throughout the storm will[…] Read More
The end of spring and beginning of summer is always my favorite time to buy fresh produce! Strawberry season is in full swing in North Carolina. You can find fresh strawberries in NC from April to mid-June. When produce is in season, that means you can often buy it for less than in the off-season.[…] Read More
