Potluck Recipe #06: Ham & Cheese Pasta
Mother Nature may be lulling us into thinking that warm weather and green grass are right around the corner, but we all know we’ll probably get a bit more snow
March 15, 2011
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Potluck Recipe #05: Kale, Egg, and Sausage Bake
Picture this: It’s a weekend morning and there’s nothing pressing on your to-do list. Friends chat happily around you, sharing the week’s news. There’s sunshine pouring through the window, a
March 8, 2011
Potluck Recipe #03: Tamale Pie
Ever since we started talking about the idea of hosting potlucks to support Open Arms, I’ve been thinking about this recipe. It comes from my mother-in-law, Daphne Ahlenius, who is
February 22, 2011
Potluck Recipe #02: B.L.T. Soup
We’ve got soup on our mind this month, as the chill of winter persists. The familiar BLT combo isn’t just for sandwiches anymore; this original recipe turns the favorite trio
February 15, 2011
Potluck Recipe #01: Chilly Willy Chili
The aroma of delicious food, the sound of laughter and the warmth of a welcoming table…for many of us that is Open Arms. This year, we’re asking you to create
February 8, 2011
Pete: SNAP at last!
First, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!Second, I’m sorry for being tardy with my final blog post. I got home from work last night and realized I had tickets to the wild
November 25, 2010
Kevin:SNAP Challenge Day Seven
As I wait for my brown rice to boil to prepare my final dinner of my SNAP Challenge, black beans and rice, I have a few minutes to reflect on
November 24, 2010
Pete: SNAP crackle pop
Day 6….. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Today I had half a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. If I had anything more than that
November 23, 2010
KEVIN: SNAP Challenge Day Six
I didn’t need to take the SNAP Challenge to realize that my gender and race afford me a certain amount of privilege. I’ve been aware of the benefits and opportunities
November 23, 2010
Pete: SNAP- Hungry why wait?
Day 5…… Highlight of the day eating a PB&J sandwich. Low-light: ran out of bananas and realized that I only have 2 more pieces of bread left and 2 days
November 22, 2010
KEVIN: SNAP Challenge Day Five
Why is it that so much of what I’ve been eating the past five days is orange in color? I haven’t had a box of macaroni and cheese for dinner
November 22, 2010
Pete: SNAP out of it
Day 4…… Breakfast: PB&J sandwich and a banana.Lunch: 1 cup of rice cooked with soy sauce.Dinner: PB&J sandwich with pasta shells covered in ragu- sweet tomato basil. I ended my
November 21, 2010
