tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post5390756642758953450..comments2024-03-14T04:06:31.703-04:00Comments on One Perfect Bite: SNAP Challenge - Menu and Recipes for Day FourMary Bergfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-48170178710472766282013-01-06T00:19:54.738-05:002013-01-06T00:19:54.738-05:00You are doing great! All still looks delish but I ...You are doing great! All still looks delish but I think this would be a bit stressful. Interesting information that you have been providing.<br /><br />M :)Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686645083942652050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-81250488101618192472013-01-05T20:35:09.508-05:002013-01-05T20:35:09.508-05:00This is so interesting watching you meet this chal...This is so interesting watching you meet this challenge!pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651944290195111894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-81885801093426334722013-01-05T15:46:02.854-05:002013-01-05T15:46:02.854-05:00Potato pancakes look very tasty, was struck by the...Potato pancakes look very tasty, was struck by the 'standing rib roast' from a year ago, not much chance of that on benefits!Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04854564777269577428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-76869245797555349772013-01-05T15:41:45.149-05:002013-01-05T15:41:45.149-05:00The potato pancakes looks really good, I would to ...The potato pancakes looks really good, I would to eat these for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13449690474688925108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-41911609023992835632013-01-05T13:37:11.832-05:002013-01-05T13:37:11.832-05:00This looks very good! I feel the same way you do a...This looks very good! I feel the same way you do about potato pancakes! I used to make them all the time and had various recipes. Wish I could find some frozen in the store. But now we no longer have a food processor.Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-86194163444330915662013-01-05T13:04:33.110-05:002013-01-05T13:04:33.110-05:00I did a little research for where I live, here on ...I did a little research for where I live, here on the East Coast. My Mom ran the Welfare Department in our small town growing up, and all we heard about was the scammers. I had assumed that in the 13 years since she retired things have gotten better, but reading your posts has made me realize that it has only gotten worse. In NJ, which as you probably know, is one of the most dense and taxed states in the Union, the difference in your allotment and ours is a mere $5.00. Although I give a bag every time I shop to our local Woman's Club food drive, I have upped my weekly allotment to twice the amount. I wish everyone would drop one can a week and that every retail establishment would have a bucket to make it easier. We all should do what we can, and you are admirable for doing this. Any extra eye opening is well appreciated by those that have to survive on government stipends.<br />Bless you and yours.<br />Susan.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/09107035443117362865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-34408374910041231942013-01-05T10:13:49.519-05:002013-01-05T10:13:49.519-05:00I have not heard of the SNAP challenge but am impr...I have not heard of the SNAP challenge but am impressed that you and your husband are trying it. I agree the politicians should as well so they can see how difficult it is. <br /><br />Although your menu looks wonderful makes you wonder if those having to live on it have the knowledge and resources to create menus like yours. Maybe you could share these those who are in charge of the SNAP program. I'm sure they would love you for it. I'm sure this diet gets old fast. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing this info. I will check it out further. <br />Vicki Bensingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454176256941372252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-15129047636317244902013-01-05T10:09:28.663-05:002013-01-05T10:09:28.663-05:00Hi Mary, I am impressed at this challenge. Especi...Hi Mary, I am impressed at this challenge. Especially the way you cook, but then again, you could easily turn a potato into a gourmet dish! Happy New Year to you, and I saved the fried rice recipe. xoBarbara F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05650730931602700042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-11996537917507655442013-01-05T08:44:47.583-05:002013-01-05T08:44:47.583-05:00In our country funding never- ending war has prior...In our country funding never- ending war has priority over care and concern for its citizens. What we happen when milk goes to 8 dollars a gallon?betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777978398680764604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-82351954471184813382013-01-05T07:28:12.375-05:002013-01-05T07:28:12.375-05:00You are really getting the feel of what it is like...You are really getting the feel of what it is like to be poor. The only thing you are missing is the dried beans, peanut butter, and Ramen noodles. I miss the old gov surplus cheese in 5lb blocks. Eggs are an amazingly cheap source of protein. You should try an egg poached in Ramen Noodles. <br />If you don't want to use eggs in your potato pancakes try a Swiss Rösti. It's my mom's favorite. Shred 1 unpeeled potato, Don't bother to squeeze out the water, just fry it in oil with some salt and pepper, no flour or eggs, The potato's own starch holds it together. I like to add grated onion to mine. Sheherazahdehttp://sheherazahde.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-32056246936917037332013-01-05T07:18:36.067-05:002013-01-05T07:18:36.067-05:00Mary, I've been posting the link to your menus...Mary, I've been posting the link to your menus every day on my Facebook page- the information is critical to making people understand. And I agree- all members of our new Congress should be forced to do this before seeing that pay raise!Allie and Pattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05759469483147007422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-77700058439683016122013-01-05T07:01:33.272-05:002013-01-05T07:01:33.272-05:00You are doing so well with this! I don't know ...You are doing so well with this! I don't know how a woman on SNAP who is working 2 jobs and has young children could possibly manage to make these rations stretch the way you are. It is both enlightening and discouraging.Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-81301172606877739992013-01-05T06:41:49.261-05:002013-01-05T06:41:49.261-05:00This is such a thoughtful post, Mary. We are so sp...This is such a thoughtful post, Mary. We are so spoiled, eh?<br /><br />Enjoy your icy cold pink grapefruit juice, soon.<br /><br />Fondly,<br />GlendaGLENDA CHILDERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413897395818998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-86904952989496636172013-01-05T04:25:34.705-05:002013-01-05T04:25:34.705-05:00Keep your chin up, you are over half way to your g...Keep your chin up, you are over half way to your goal!! Are you planning a big feast after your week is up? lol Love your potato pancake photo, I could eat those morning, noon or night as well!!Coleens Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273119586207995489noreply@blogger.com