Maine SNAP-Ed Blog

The Maine SNAP-Ed blog is a community resource written by staff statewide with recipes, tips and inspiration to help Mainers shop, cook, and eat healthy on a budget.

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‘Tis the Season For All Things Pumpkin!

‘Tis the Season For All Things Pumpkin!

Do you decorate with pumpkins or are you more likely to sip your morning brew flavored with pumpkin spice? Maybe you do both! This time of year many a doorstep is donning a pumpkin or two, which adds a splash of color to the faded hues of summer. Put a pumpkin anywhere inside or out and voila, instant decor! During pumpkin season, we can explore its uses beyond decoration.

One Pantry Staple, Three Healthy Meals!

One Pantry Staple, Three Healthy Meals!

You can simplify mealtimes this summer by transforming one pantry staple into three easy meals! Read on to learn how to use simple whole wheat tortillas to make a snack, lunch, and dinner. 

Bean Me Up, Scotty!

Bean Me Up, Scotty!

Beans are nutritious and delicious and have a very long shelf life. This post will teach you how to make dried beans a regular part of your cooking routine.

Oats, Wonderful Oats!

Oats, Wonderful Oats!

Loved by many for being budget-friendly, quick to prepare, and super versatile, oats are also well-known for being healthy. Read more more tips on how to use oats.

Cooking Easy Red Beans and Rice

Cooking Easy Red Beans and Rice

Watch Maine SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators Cheryl and Jessica from Somerset Public Health make Easy Red Beans and Rice! This simple recipe is made from mostly pantry staples and can be modified to meet your needs.