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I am a single, disabled, grandmother raising a 13 year old grandchild. I get my disability check, less than $1,000 a month. I pay my rent, utilities, and other bills without any assistance and without any child support from the mother...the father is "unknown". I get $458 a month in SNAP benefits for 2 people. You can do the math if you like, I get $7.53 per person per day to feed us. The average cost per day to eat, cooking at home, is $15 - $25 per day depending on where you live. Most people that receive SNAP benefits spend them like they would real money. Most people buy normal food, not junk food, to last all month and they budget them...like I do. We get half or less than the national average per day to feed our family. SNAP is NOT a flex or anything to be proud of to the NORMAL person.

Wait, There’s Food Coloring in Vanilla?

Just found out my go-to Walmart vanilla extract has a bunch of wild ingredients—like food coloring and controversial dyes. One shopper on TikTok noticed her Great Value bottle had stuff like Sunset Yellow and Brilliant Blue, and now she’s totally over it. People in the comments are split: some say it’s just artificial, others are like, why is this even in there? Honestly, why does vanilla need to be blue or yellow? Might be time to DIY your own! #Food #foodnews #vanillaextract

Grandma's Biscuits - OMG DON'T LOSE THIS

Grandma's Biscuits - OMG DON'T LOSE THIS Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose tour 1 tablespoon of baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon white sugar Half a cup of margarine 1 cup milk Directions Preheat the oven to 425 ° F (220 ° C). In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Chop the margarine until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Stir the milk gradually so that the dough folds off the side of the bowl. You may love the local gods cake Turn it over on a floured surface and knead 15-20 times. Roll or roll dough to 1 inch thick. Cut the biscuit with a large piece or a cup of juice dipped in flour. Do again to dough runs out. Discard the excess flour, and place the biscuits on an ungreased baking tray. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes in a preheated oven, or until the edges begin to turn brown.

Previously recalled cans of tuna were mistakenly distributed to various retailers across nine states. The affected products have a lid defect that could lead to contamination with bacteria that can be fatal if consumed. Consumers should throw away the products or return them to their place of purchase for a refund. Check those pantries, people. That can of tuna hiding in the corner might be one you definitely don't want to open. According to the FDA, a third-party distributor inadvertently shipped quarantined tuna that was previously recalled due to a defect—one that could potentially lead to Clostridium botulinum, a bacteria that can cause botulism, a "potentially fatal form of food poisonin

SNAP and the Thanksgiving Turkey

I’m a 36-year-old parent, and Thanksgiving has always been the one day my family tries to feel whole. This year I planned to buy a turkey and a few sides—something that smells like home. SNAP helps cover our groceries every month, but the timing of benefits isn't the same as the timing of holidays. My benefits hit my card earlier in the month, and by the time Thanksgiving rolled around my account was stretched thin from bills and rent. I went to the store and saw all the turkeys on sale. The price looked doable until I did the math: buying a turkey plus extra sides would wipe out the rest of my monthly food money. I stood there thinking about my kids’ faces, the neighbors who always come by, and the idea that a holiday meal shouldn’t be a luxury. I ended up buying only a small chicken and some canned yams. We made it through, but the meal felt patched together. Many families juggle benefit timing, pay schedules, and seasonal needs. Is the program’s monthly cadence unintentionally making holidays harder for low-income households? Should there be a way to adjust benefit timing or provide targeted holiday support so everyone can have that one familiar meal? #SNAPLife #SNAPVoices

That’s a 5.1% increase from a year earlier and marked the tenth consecutive year of growth. Instant noodles, or ramyeon, were the standout. Exports jumped nearly 22% to $1.52 billion, making it the first single food category to surpass $1 billion in overseas sales. Cheese-flavored spicy noodles and other new products resonated with consumers in China, the U.S., and emerging markets in Central Asia and the Middle East. “Global demand for Korean noodles continues to expand, and companies have scaled up production and stabilized supply chains to meet it,” the ministry noted in a late‑2025 report. Other categories also gained traction overseas, with Korean sauces benefiting from the demand for spicy and sweet flavors, while ice cream and fruit exports rose too. Riding K-pop’s coattails What makes the humble pack of South Korean instant noodles so popular? Analysts say culture plays a big role. The massive appeal of K-pop and Korean television dramas has helped fuel demand, with food frequently featured on screen. Characters are often shown eating ramyeon in dramas, variety shows and advertisements. Just as K-pop companies are looking overseas for growth, Korean food makers, especially those selling ramyeon, are doing the same, said Oh Jiwoo, analyst at brokerage CGS International. Nongshim CEO Cho Yong-chul told employees at the start of 2026 that the company’s business principle for the year was “Global Agility & Growth,” urging staff to expand its overseas footprint. Otoki CEO Hwang Sung-man said at a shareholder meeting in March 2025 that the company, best known for its Jin Ramen, would prioritize “exploring global markets” and aim for an overseas sales revenue of 1.1 trillion won ($746 million) by 2030. CGS’ Oh said companies are looking beyond South Korea’s shores because the domestic market is saturated. For example, Nongshim, best known for its Shin Ramyeon brand, holds over 60% market share in South Korea. “Their main product was first invented in 197

Cabbage Beef Bake Hearty and Savory Cabbage Beef Bake Delight Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cups cabbage, chopped 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 cup cooked rice 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup beef broth Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Brown ground beef with onion over medium heat until cooked through. Drain excess fat. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Layer half of the cabbage in the baking dish. Add beef mixture, then sprinkle with rice. Pour diced tomatoes over rice. Top with remaining cabbage and pour beef broth over the dish. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 75 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 6 servings

Consumer Reports released new findings after testing five reader-requested chocolate protein powders for lead and other heavy metals. The nonprofit organization previously revealed in late 2025 that it had found surprisingly high levels of lead in the majority of 23 protein powders that it tested. This time, Consumer Reports revealed that the protein powders it analyzed most recently contained acceptable levels of lead per serving, pointing to inconsistency across the industry. Consumer Reports made major waves in October when it revealed the results of its investigation into 23 protein powders, sharing that some of the most popular options on the market contained a concerning amount of lead — and not by a small margin.

29 November 25 The Treachery of the Feast Day Remnants THE COURTYARD GAZETTE SHEET My most distinguished readers, the Feast Day has passed, yet a more cunning peril now lingers upon every sideboard in the land. I speak of the remnants, those silent betrayers resting in covered dishes as though they possess virtue. The grand turkey, once carried to the table in triumph, now lies carved into uncertain slabs whose loyalty declines with each turning hour. The gravies thicken like plots. The vegetables wilt as if surrendering to unseen forces. And the stuffing sits heavy as a secret that should never have been kept. Still, there is always one fearless soul in every household who lifts a lid on the third or fourth sunrise and declares, with alarming optimism, that the remnants remain noble. By nightfall, this brave fool is doubled over, cursing his choices and clutching his stomach as if visited by a vengeful spirit. Physicians of the realm warn that the remnants grow treacherous once time has had its way with them. Apothecaries whisper of invisible invaders that flourish in the quiet. Even seasoned cooks insist that a dish may appear unchanged yet harbor mischief capable of felling the strongest knight. Let it be known throughout the Dominion: The remnants of the Feast Day do not age with grace. Their beauty fades. Their purity dissolves. Their loyalty is a myth. Handle them with caution. Taste them only with certainty. Cast them aside when they begin to behave suspiciously. SOCIAL FOOTNOTES AND WHISPERED REMARKS Lady Primrose Tattlewood swears any meat that glows beneath candlelight is courting disaster. Sir Barnaby Wexley believes leftovers gain consciousness by the third sunrise. A veiled figure insists that the stuffing loses its innocence the very moment it ceases to resemble bread. Closer. The Feast may bring joy, but its remnants have ended many a peaceful evening. Guard your health. The remnants will not guard you.

With ground beef prices soaring, we're looking for high-quality options that won’t break the bank. We asked a professional butcher to name his favorite grocery stores for ground beef when you can't shop at an independent store, and he pointed to three regional chains. These three chains offer freshly ground beef or locally sourced meat at prices that compete on a national scale. For many families, ground beef is a near-permanent fixture in the grocery cart. It’s affordable, protein-packed, endlessly versatile, and — perhaps most importantly — something even picky eaters tend to agree on.