1$ healthy meal At Svante's

Address: 201 E Main St #102, Round Rock, TX 78621

Phone: (512) 906-1934

Wednesday is now kids day at Svante's with $1 dollar kids meals with the purchase of an adult entree. Limit of two kids per one adult. Our menu consists of grass fed sliders, free range Chicken tenders, cheddar Mac and cheese, hand crafted grass fed beef corn dogs, grilled cheese, and of course we have fresh fruit!

SNAP info all States

https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/apply

Great Deal for Austin SNAPers

GREEN GATE FARMS
Farm Stand OPEN:
Tues, 3-6; Fri/Sat, 10-2 
8310 Canoga Avenue
Austin 78724
(near Decker Lane/FM 969)

 Credit Cards/Cash/SNAP/WIC/Checks

Green Gate Farms believes that healthy, organic food should be accessible to everyone. And our participation with Sustainable Food Center's Double Dollar Program is one way we do this. Our SNAP customers are able to double their purchases at our Farm Stand at no additional cost (thanks to private donations). SNAP purchases can be matched dollar for dollar up to $20 on organic, farm-fresh produce. 

Parker Farmer's Market

Sunday, August 31

from 8-1 on Main Street

The Parker Farmers Market is one of the top 10 markets in the Denver Metro area and enjoys a huge variety of farm fresh produce, meat, bakery goods, honey and fresh cooked items as well as hand crafted items from Colorado Vendors.

At the end of the market some of the vendors would allow to fill a bag for $5.00. It was a good way for our moms to get fresh veggies for the family. You may have to ask.

School Lunches

go for it! (treats)

Food to share



free bread for Denver families

"I have a ton of bread from Panera and another food bank.

If you want bread for you and your family or your friends, please call me at 303-358-2878.

I live near Lincoln and Parker Rd.

12315 N Pine Vista Trail, 80138."

Carmen

food banks

you no longer have to live on one can of chicken noodle soup per day shared between the three of you for 2 months to save for a quart of milk or a bottle of Benadryl for your kid that is dying of bronchitis and mal-nutrition while your church looks down on you like a harlot.
Not bitter, just wiser and unafraid to call it what it is!
http://www.yellowpages.com/denver-co/free-food-banks

for the doughnut lovers....

Here’s a sweet treat from Krispy Kreme. Now through February 14 Krispy Kreme is giving customers 12 FREE Valentine’s Day cards with each dozen doughnuts purchased. Each of the one-of-a-kind cards includes a sweet surprise — a coupon good for one FREE doughnut for you or your Valentine. Krispy Kreme stores are also stocking heart-shaped creations (one with chocolate icing, the other with white icing and sprinkles) through Valentine’s Day. Alas, there are only two Front Range stores. They are located at 7514 Parkway Drive, Lone Tree, 303-649-9933 and 1051 E. 120th Avenue, Thornton, 720-977-8555.

when visiting Colorado Springs

stop at the ALDI store to stock up. You'll be glad you did.

2501 Gunnison St
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 633-0090

Store Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9am - 8pm
Saturday: 9am - 8pm
Sunday: 10am - 7pm

We share all kinds of informartion that can raise the quality of life for unsupported single mom families by connecting you with the best resources available. We have never solicited sponsorship, neither do we get paid for resource publication or referral. When people step up to the plate to bless our moms we all feel blessed. This blog is only a small segment of what we do as a way of life.

Keep paying it forward!

Hugs

PS. Dallas Fort Worth is the Texas Bonanza for ALDI stores

Where is the beef?

Over Thanksgiving some of us discussed food prices, nutrition and coupons.

One mom makes stock with chicken bones
(after the chicken/turkey is de-boned and cut up into meal size packages and frozen)
The bones are cooked in a stock pot with all of the onion peels and scraps, carrot scraps, celery scraps.
Broth is then frozen in ice cube trays to add as needed to dishes.
For quick consumption she adds a handful of noodles/rice, the remaining meat off the cooked bones and (be creative) some mushrooms? leeks? and voila you have a healthy meal.

Saute Cabbage with Tomato Paste, onions, garlic and Sardines, lots of black pepper and for me lots of cayenne pepper, and this is great over hot toasted bread or dumplings (which I make the dumplings homemade too with only flour, water and a little baking powder, then fry)...either way the sardines with cabbage dish is very tasty, healthy and economical

(we posted other very delicious meals on this blog over the years. just type in the label for your search)


Let me know what you think.

We collected 551 Pounds for the Food Bank!

Eagle Scout project - 4H project - it works in any neighborhood.
We are proud of the Royal Oaks Eagle Scouts who selected this community project.

Happy Thanksgiving to all your family.

Coupons? you bet!

 Extreme couponers will tell you pre-Thanksgiving is the prime time to stock up on food for the year. "Don't settle for anything less than half off, and expect even better," advises Teri Gault, C.E.O. of The Grocery Game, a money-saving supermarket sweep site.
Check for freebies at websites like Red Plum, where a list of giveaways at national chains are posted weekly. Another tech-smart trick: download the Red Laser app to your phone and use it to scan sides you really want to make. The app will pull up the price of your dish and then roll out a list of similar products by other brands that are less expensive.

Some food banks have a box to deposit and withdraw coupons by month of expiration - just a thought.

Thanks for all the Thanksgiving memories. We laugh till we cry, and we are still here to tell about it.
The turkeys did not get us down after all....

Christmas gifts for single parent families

Once again this Christmas season, James Resource Network is blessed to partner with another agency in the area to be able to provide Christmas gifts for many children of single parent families in need, whom we seek to serve in the Denver Metro area!

The application process is easy, but must be done in a timely manner prior to October 28th. Applications can be mailed or dropped at the following location: James Resource Network/SheShe’s Corner, 7562 S University Blvd, M1, Centennial, CO 80122. It is extremely important that each application is signed by the applicant and it cannot be altered in any way. We cannot accept any applications without a signature.

Delivery of the gifts will be on Friday and Saturday, December 16th-17th.. Someone 18 years or older must be home in order for us to deliver the gifts. Therefore, it is very important that all the contact information requested be supplied in full, including a good primary contact phone number and if possible an alternate contact phone as well. We cannot leave items with neighbors, or on the front or back porch.

We will do our very best to provide the gifts that are requested. However, we are unable to provide the following items: Xbox, Game Boy, Game Cube, Play Station, MP3 Players, IPods, IPhones, Cell Phones, TV’s, Computers and Wii Game Stations.

In addition to the gifts, each family will receive a holiday food basket. Because we have a limited number of gifts for children, we will honor the applications on a first come, first serve basis. For an application or any questions feel free to contact us by phone at 720-283-8832 or email jamesresourcenetwork@msn.com.

Linguini and white clam sauce/easy

Therese Spina is not only italian and knows how to cook, she is also an artist with James Avery and her food presentations are works of art. "Buon pasto"

Serves 4-6

•3 Tbsp olive oil

•3 Tbsp butter

•3 cloves garlic minced

•1 10 oz. can baby clams

•splash white wine (optional)

•3Tbsp flat Italian parsley minced

•1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

•1 lb. linguini, freshly cooked

Grated parmigiano or romano to garnish


Directions:
Heat butter and olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat
Add garlic and stir constantly, cook til fragrant
Add wine to deglaze, stir
Add clams, parsley and pepper
Simmer for 5 minutes, salt to taste

Toss with hot cooked pasta and sprinkle with grated cheese

A nice green salad and crusty Italian bread and you've got a quick meal!

This is also great when substituting shrimp for clams!

Happy Thanksgiving

The Epworth Foundation is distributing more than 8,000 Thanksgiving baskets to families in need starting at 9 a.m. 1865 Bruce Randolph Ave. Info: contact the Epworth Foundation at 303-296-6287.

• East Denver Bible Baptist Church, 2937 Fillmore St., is hosting its annual free Thanksgiving meals from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Food boxes will be given away starting at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Info: 303-421-9329.

Kids eat free @

Applebees 8292 S Universit... Centennial CO ( 303 ) 770-3383
Black-eyed Pea 1470 South Color... Denver CO ( 303 ) 691-3470 TU
Black-eyed Pea 8505 East Arapah... Englewood CO ( 303 ) 220-1491 TU
Black-eyed Pea 14300 East Expos... Aurora CO ( 303 ) 368-8800 TU
Black-eyed Pea 5260 South Wadsw... Littleton CO ( 303 ) 972-2828 TU
Black-eyed Pea 5180 South Broad... Englewood CO ( 303 ) 788-1350 TU
Black-eyed Pea 850 New Memphis ... Castle Rock CO ( 303 ) 663-1105 TU
Brothers BBQ 9069 E. Arapahoe... Centennial CO ( 303 ) 799-9777 MO
Captain D's 605 S Havana St Aurora CO ( 303 ) 367-0170 TH
Champps Americana 7301 S Santa Fe ... Littleton CO ( 303 ) 707-0333 TU
Champps Americana 8325 Park Meadow... Lone Tree CO ( 303 ) 799-1333 TU
Dickey's Barbecue Pit 10230 E. Arapaho... Centennial CO ( 303 ) 792-2444 SU
Dickey's Barbecue Pit 5350 S. Santa Fe... Littleton CO ( 303 ) 893-2557 SU
Dickey's Barbecue Pit 14500 W. Colfax Lakewood CO ( 303 ) 215-7100 SU
Gunther Toodys 4500 East Alamed... Glendale CO ( 303 ) 399-1959 MO
Gunther Toodys 9220 East Arapah... Englewood CO ( 303 ) 799-1958 MO
Gunther Toodys 8266 West Bowles Littleton CO ( 303 ) 932-1957 MO
IHOP 9565 S Universit... Highlands Ranch CO ( 720 ) 344-7383 SU MO TU WE TH FR SA Lonestar Steakhouse 11905 West 6th A... Golden CO ( 303 ) 237-5727 TU
Lonestar Steakhouse 4817 S. Wadswort... Littleton CO ( 303 ) 932-1718 TU
Luigis Italian Restaurant 8130 S Universit... Centennial CO ( 303 ) 694-9357 MO TU WE TH McCabes Irish Bistro 6100 S Main St Aurora CO ( 303 ) 627-6234 SU
Merles 2609 W Main St Littleton CO ( 303 ) 797-6008 MO
Rio Grande 9535 Park Meadow... Lone Tree CO ( 303 ) 799-4999 MO
Spanky's Roadhouse 1800 E Evans Ave Denver CO ( 303 ) 733-6886 MO
Texas Roadhouse 10066 W. San Jua... Littleton CO ( 303 ) 932-7427 MO
Woody's Wood Fired Pizza 7095 East Evans ... Denver CO ( 303 ) 757-4200 WE

The abreviations after the phone number indicate the free dates. Some have age restrictions, however most of the restaurants allow up to 12 years old. You may want to call first.

Gaye's Pinto Beans

Ever so often we are honored with a tasty treat at our meetings. If it is healthy, inexpensive AND tasty we share.

Pinto Beans

1 to 1 1/2 cups uncooked pinto beans - soak in water overnight

1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 to 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 pablano pepper, chopped
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 can stewed tomatoes
2 cups beef, chicken or vegetable stock (just add to water you soaked beans in). At times I've used ham hocks instead.


Cook all ingredients for 2 hrs. or longer until beans are soft. Add salt and pepper.

These measurements are rough estimates as I really don't measure especially the cumin & coriander. I have a mocahete (spelling?) or crushing bowl and generally crush 1 tblsp of cumin seeds & add coriander. You may have to experience with the ground version. Adding too much, though, can ruin it so be careful.

Gay's tasty Lentil Soup

easy to prepare, good for the body, good for the wallet, good comfort food, good gift!

into a glass canning jar goes in the following order:

1/2 cup of green lentils
1 1/2 tea salt
3tablespoons dried onions
1/2 tea curry powder
1/2 tea garlic powder
1/2 cup red lentils
1/2 cup of dried apple pieces
1 tea of dried parsley

seal the jar and let it marinate for a month.

When you are ready to use it, simmer mix in 8 cups of water for @ 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. You can add turnips, carrots, potatoes, celery, leeks.... Serve with sour dough bread.






We are also sharing a pie secret. If you are having a problem with your pie crust, try 1/2 water and 1/2 pear juice