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Welcome to October! The turn of the calendar to October in the Northern Hemisphere ushers in the vibrant colors of Fall. I especially enjoy Fall because of the bounty of fruits and vegetables available. I especially enjoy apples, yams, acorn squash, and butternut squash. This time of year it is not
uncommon for me to spend most of my time in the produce section of the supermarket and almost neglecting the other areas of the store.
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This month I am especially mindful of the bounty of food available because I will participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP aka Food Stamps) Challenge organized by
Maryland Hunger Solutions from October 6th thru October 12th. According to Maryland Hunger Solutions, "currently the average benefit is about $33 for the week – or about $1.57 per person, per meal. By taking the SNAP Challenge, participants can see the difficult choices that low-income families are forced to make while food shopping on a limited budget, realizing how difficult it is to avoid hunger, afford nutritious foods, and stay healthy with few resources." I will chronicle my progress during the Challenge Week on the blog.
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In addition to following my progress through the SNAP Challenge week I invite you to follow my journey as I discover and explore:
- Options when a cooking class junkie has to stay within a budget
- Visiting a pre- prohibition style distillery
- Interviews with food and dining subject matter experts and more!
Grab your favorite beverage and let's go!
Be well,
Technicolor girl
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