Thursday, November 24, 2011
Does political talk go well with turkey, dressing and pumpkin pie? Or does it just make for a dyspeptic holiday?
The Supercommittee super failed. The GOP trudges through its debate schedule. The Occupy movement won't go away. And you have to wonder whether Virginia Democrats who are saying they're stickin' with the president really are. Lots of politics to talk about over the Thanksgiving dinner table. Or is that a good idea? Stories of political arguments ruining holiday gatherings are the stuff of many family legends. Whether you are host or guest, do you favor or dread political conversation over Thanksgiving dinner?
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue warns that unattended cooking can put your house, family and festivities in danger.
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
More cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year, warns Montgomery County Fire and Rescue in a press release. With Thanksgiving approaching, Montgomery County Fire Chief Richard Bowers urges residents to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday, but to remember to keep safety in mind when preparing for feasts and holiday parties. “Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a rookie cooking your first holiday feast, the strategies for serving up a safe meal are the same,” said Fire Chief Richard Bowers in the release. “Unattended cooking is the leading cause of residential fires and we’re asking residents to follow these simple safety tips and to have a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.”
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
But for those receiving aid, the question is how to cook it.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Part of a series Throughout the greater Washington metropolitan region, progressive community members, local farmers, government grants and food banks are making fresh produce more accessible than ever before to those depending on food aid and federal nutrition assistance programs. In Virginia, the Arlington Food Assistance Center started a "Plot Against Hunger" campaign, which calls on local gardeners, farmers and schools to donate part of what they grow to the food bank, and last year collected over 175,000 pounds of produce. In Gaithersburg, the Manna Food Center started a farm-to-food bank program with a dozen local farms that in two years brought 100,000 pounds of produce from local fields to Manna's food aid boxes. In Takoma Park, …
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Thousands of Maryland residents struggle with food security; this winter some will choose between heat and food.
Part of a series Households with children are the most at risk for hunger, according to a recent study by the Food Research and Action Center, which found over 20 percent of Maryland households experiencing times in the past year when they couldn’t afford enough food. Half a million Maryland residents are living below the federal poverty level, but the urgency and pervasiveness of hunger can be difficult to express because it is largely an invisible problem. To raise awareness, this fall Maryland Hunger Solutions challenged residents, advocates, and politicians to live on $30 dollars a week, the average benefit granted to individuals participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, (SNAP). "It was okay for that one week, …
"It's the first time in my life I've had to depend on resources like this. I've always worked, always been able to support myself."
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
The line at the Manna Food Center in Gaithersburg started forming at 11 am. By mid-afternoon, more than 400 pounds of food, and two 50-pound containers of bread had been distributed, collected by the county’s least visible, but most needy individuals. "I never last with the amount that we're allotted with food stamps, so I've had to look for extra help from food banks like Manna to get me through the month," said Rick, a Maryland resident who preferred not to give his last name. Formerly a carpenter, chronic health problems and a back injury pushed Rick out of work. Until he is able to get surgery, he remains completely dependent on federal nutrition programs and food aid organizations such as Manna for support. "It's the first time in my …
Monday, November 21, 2011
With the highest rates of participation in federal nutrition programs, children stand to be hurt the worst by cuts.
First of a series The bipartisan budget committee's decisions on how to cut the deficit by $1.2 trillion could have a direct effect on children in our region. Hunger and nutrition advocates are concerned that the committee, which has a Nov. 23 deadline, will propose cuts to federal nutrition assistance programs. "If federal funding were reduced, we'd have to make up for it with local and state funding, or we'd have to cut back," said Paul Regnier, spokesman for Fairfax County Public Schools. "Either the families would have to come up with the money somehow, or the kids wouldn't have another option." Despite the region's wealth, one in six children in Northern Virginia and Montgomery County are struggling with hunger. "The increased …
Thursday, November 17, 2011
This week's Patch Picks is talkin' turkey.
Cooking, eating and family make Thanksgiving one of my favorite holidays. Many families serve a whole turkey, while others serve turkey breasts or turkey legs. Here are a few recipes to get your creative juices flowing. Happy cooking!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
For some of us it just wouldn't be Thanksgiving unless we prepared the entire meal by ourselves. For others, that is just oh-so-not the case.
Spend Thanksgiving with your family and friends and stay out of the kitchen. Several Rockville area restaurants are serving Thanksgiving dinner. Here are a few:
Sharon
10:55 am on Friday, November 25, 2011
I dread & would dread 'political conversation' over ANY dinner table! Bring out the Rolaids! With what is being 'flung' around on daily basis as is, give us a break. Narcissists (and most hot air 'power seekers'), take a rest! LOL! more ›