Flavorful Cooking at Home!
Recently while on vacation, my family and I decided to try a new protein for dinner that we would be making on the grill, catfish! Not only did we save money, but we expanded our palates for seafood together. We…
Category Healthy You
Eat a Variety of Foods!
One of the best ways we can care for ourselves is to eat a variety of foods from each of the five food groups. This means balancing your plate with protein, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. Together, these…
Planning Meals Saves Money!
Welcome back! We’re continuing to celebrate National Nutrition Month. This week we will share tips to plan meals, save money, and share resources available right here in Massachusetts. Read on! We all experience times when we cannot think of what…
National Nutrition Month 2023
#NationalNutritionMonth It’s National Nutrition Month! Each week we are going to provide information reflecting the theme for this year, Fuel for the Future. This week we will provide tips to incorporate more plant-based foods, tips to reduce your carbon footprint,…
Welcome to our new website
Welcome back! Wow, do we have a lot to share. Read on to find out what we’ve been up to and learn more about our NEW site! You may have noticed a new look to our site. This is because…
Healthy, No-Cook Holiday Snacks
These fun and tasty snacks will not only delight your child but your holidays as well. They are packed with nutrients and vitamins. Have your child join in preparing these fruit and veggie creations that will become a family favorite. …
Cauliflower Power
Happy Fall, families! I hope you have had a chance to visit your local farmers’ market this season. There are so many delicious fruits and vegetables to enjoy. If you need help finding a farmers’ market near you, use DTAFinder to locate…
Autumn Means Apples
Fall in New England is a magical time! We love to bundle up in warm sweaters, enjoy pumpkin-spice everything, and head to the farm for a family trip of apple-picking. This month, let’s discover some unique facts about apples, their…
Buy Locally Grown Fruits and Vegetables
Farmers’ Markets give us the opportunity to purchase fresh and delicious fruit and vegetables grown right in Massachusetts. Read on to find out the who, what, where, why, and how to best use your SNAP and HIP dollars. First a…
SNAP-Ed is celebrating 30 years since its launch. Happy Anniversary SNAP-Ed! #SNAPEd30
Anniversaries give us the chance to look back and reflect. In this post, we’re going to see how the past 30 years have helped shape SNAP-Ed to be the dynamic powerhouse it is today. Read on to find out more! …
