Too hot to turn on the stove? Sandwiches to the Rescue!
Summer officially started on June 21, but the sweltering heat has been here for weeks. It’s hard to stay cool with temperatures in the 90’s. In parts of North Carolina[…] Read More
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Is This Safe to Eat?
Have you ever pulled a can of food from the far reaches of the pantry and wondered what would happen if you ate it? Sometimes we can’t find a “best[…] Read More
Food Safety During a Power Outage
None of us like wasting food. It’s like throwing money down the drain. Have you ever faced a power outage and wondered if the food in your refrigerator is safe to eat? You don’t want to throw away the week’s worth of groceries you just purchased, but you certainly don’t want to risk getting sick. Luckily there great food safety resources that can help us make good decisions when faced with a power outage.
Use your freezer to preserve summer’s harvest
Did you use your FNS/SNAP benefits to grow a garden of fresh herbs and vegetables this summer? Or did you use your benefits to stock up on summer staples at the farmers’ market?
Summer has come to an end, but your kitchen may still be overflowing with your summer harvest of basil, tomatoes, okra, peaches, and squash! This certainly is a good dilemma to have, but you’ll want to use or preserve these items soon, so they don’t go to waste.
Be Prepared: Make sure you have an emergency supply of food and water
Hopefully none of us will experience a devastating weather event, but would you be ready if a natural disaster or other emergency situation happened? Most of us have experienced power outages from a storm. These outages usually don’t last longer than a few hours. But would you be prepared if you had to go without water and electricity for a few days?
