Food News and Events
Read about current and past events in the food world. "Smart Choices" Food Labeling
Private group adding front of box labels to food products with a green check mark. But are they really helping consumers eat better? Read the six facts you need to know before buying anything with the smart choices label. Salmon Decline
June 12th 2009. Salmon on the west coast of North America are in decline. The season has been canceled-for the second year in a row- down south. Up north one river has been closed to protect salmon as they try to breed. Read more about the salmon decline. The Milk Crisis
May 30, 2009. Milk prices for dairy farmers are lower than they were in the 1970's. Many farmers have to close because they aren't making any profits. Read about why we should pay more for milk and dairy products. United Way Hunger Challenge April 20-24, 2009
Bloggers take on the challenge to eat within the budget on someone on food stamps, or “nutritional assistance” as it’s recently been named, in King County, Washington, USA.The catch is that you can’t use any food you already own except salt and pepper. I had $60 for 5 days.
Introduction to the Untied Way Hunger Challenge.
My five day meal plan.
Shopping Day
Day One
Day Two, plus my thoughts on hungry people down the street.
Day Three and my thoughts on food or rent.
Day Four and some thought about how and why I stock up on food.
Day Five and some info on other ways I could have stayed in budget and stocked up.
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