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  • Food on the Go

    Posted by marianhd on October 12, 2012

    Near the end of our SNAP budget week, I asked my husband how, if at all, our experience would change the way we eat overall. Obviously we didn’t continue to limit our weekly food budget …

    SNAP Challenge
    2 2 comments on “Food on the Go”
  • How to Turn a CSA Share into Meals – Part 1

    Posted by marianhd on October 11, 2012January 27, 2014

    This year has been the first full calendar year that my husband and I have lived together in one place for an entire year.  This isn’t really ground-breaking news since we’ve only been married for …

    Recipes, Salad
    4 4 comments on “How to Turn a CSA Share into Meals – Part 1”
  • Zucchini Cherry-Cranberry Muffins

    Posted by marianhd on October 10, 2012January 27, 2014

    Two things inspired me to make muffins. 1. I had half a zucchini burning a hole in my fridge 2. Muffins are cheaper snacks than granola bars. I learned during my limited budget week that …

    Breakfast, Recipes
    2 2 comments on “Zucchini Cherry-Cranberry Muffins”
  • Top 5 Things the SNAP Challenge Taught Me

    Posted by marianhd on October 9, 2012

    For those of you without enough time to casually peruse my week-long journey on a SNAP budget as chronicled here on marianhd.com, I have summarized it for you in one handy post, and with one …

    SNAP Challenge
    17 17 comments on “Top 5 Things the SNAP Challenge Taught Me”
  • 7 days, 42 meals, $60: How We Did It

    Posted by marianhd on October 8, 2012

    The official Maryland Hunger Solutions Food Stamp Challenge starts tomorrow!  [We did our challenge early due to travel constraints] Which means: 1. There is still time to sign up and go grocery shopping. 2. If …

    SNAP Challenge
    2 2 comments on “7 days, 42 meals, $60: How We Did It”
  • Day After: Gluttony

    Posted by marianhd on October 5, 2012

    After a week of eating oatmeal, lentil soup, and tuna sandwiches, what’s the first thing you want that was off limits? Coffee and watermelon. That’s what I wanted. We picked up a late season watermelon …

    SNAP Challenge
    2 2 comments on “Day After: Gluttony”
  • Day 7 – $8.69

    Posted by marianhd on October 4, 2012

    At the end of the week, we’re feeling generous with any and all food left from our budgeted shopping trip.  So I made some fancy oatmeal based on a recipe I once tried.  One carrot (shredded), …

    SNAP Challenge
    0 0 comments on “Day 7 – $8.69”
  • Day 6 – $6.87

    Posted by marianhd on October 3, 2012October 4, 2012

    Okay, I was thinking we were getting the hang of this.  And then my husband offered to make breakfast this morning.  This is a rare treat that I never turn down.  I focused on getting …

    SNAP Challenge
    1 One comment on “Day 6 – $6.87”
  • Day 5 – $9.43

    Posted by marianhd on October 2, 2012October 4, 2012

    Big spenders today!  I’m getting all generous with the food now that I know the week is coming to a close and I know what I need to keep for the next couple days.  So …

    SNAP Challenge
    0 0 comments on “Day 5 – $9.43”
  • Day 4 – $6.78

    Posted by marianhd on October 1, 2012October 4, 2012

    Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink!  Yesterday my poor husband suffered in Annapolis with the aroma of cooking bacon, and today I suffered working 5 hours at a farmers’ market. Normally my …

    SNAP Challenge
    1 One comment on “Day 4 – $6.78”
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