Sizzling Summer Family Fun
Hey families! It’s Broc, the MA SNAP-Ed mascot here with another special blog for you. We have waited all year for the heat of summer to warm our faces. With kids out of school and full of energy, parents may…
Category Healthy You
It’s Farmers’ Market Season
Summer is the perfect time to wander through your local farmers’ market. However, amidst a busy season of life, it can be difficult to schedule grocery shopping in general, let alone a farmers’ market trip. The tips below can help…
Eating Local on a Budget
Often the term “eating local” might spark images of expensive produce, hours of prep work in the kitchen, and an overall headache of trying to figure out what “local” even means. As busy people with tight budgets, it may not…
Celebrating Caribbean American Culture in June
Every June, we have the opportunity to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month. This celebration is relatively new in our country’s history—it was officially started in 2006. Despite its newness, it is very worth celebrating, especially in our state. Massachusetts has…
Easy Container Gardening
Spring has sprung! This season, try to grow a container garden! Whether it’s a single herb plant or a full-on nursery we can help. Read on for details but check out this previous gardening blog and this container gardening blog…
Celebrating Culture in May – Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
May can be a wonderful time of year in Massachusetts. Flowers are blooming, garden beds are thawed, and summer is on the horizon. While late spring on its own is plenty to celebrate, the month of May is also Asian/Pacific…
Beyond the Table
Welcome back! We’re continuing to celebrate #NationalNutritionMonth. Did you try any of the recipes in our last post? I made the brownies, and wow, they were delicious. Give them a try, your kids will thank you for it. This week…
#NationalNutritionMonth
Happy #NationalNutritionMonth! National Nutrition Month was established in 1973 and offers a different focus each year. This year’s, “Beyond the Table”, encourages all of us to make informed choices in the food we eat, how it’s made, food safety, and…
Keep Your Heart Healthy
February is American Heart Month. This is not about the paper and candy hearts floating around classrooms and grocery stores. This month is about caring for the essential organ in the center of everyone’s chest. The human heart is an…
Celebrating African American Culture in February
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the contributions of African American people in the United States. Food is central to all cultures, and the African diaspora is no exception. If you are unfamiliar with the term, the…