Maria's Story
“Now I’m always thinking about eating healthy,” says Maria. “My family is benefitting a lot from the new ways I have learned to combine fruits and vegetables, which before we ate very rarely.”
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Tahlia's Story
Tahlia is a single mother of a three-year old daughter. Like many of us, Tahlia’s weakness is Dunkin’ Donuts and chocolate, and, also like many of us, she regularly eats on the go and doesn’t always make the healthiest choices.
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Meet a Volunteer: Chef Steve Dunn
Steve was looking for an opportunity to share his passion for cooking in a way that would really change lives. During the 15 courses he’s taught so far, the Cooking Matters experience delivers on this promise every time
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New Traditions: Maria and Victoria's Success Story
Maria had completely given up on cooking. No matter what she did, her 10-year-old daughter, Victoria, just wouldn’t eat any vegetables or try new foods.
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Healthy, Affordable, Delicious
Cooking Matters helps families to shop for and cook healthy meals on a budget, as part of Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign.
Recipes
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This hearty soup is perfect for chilly, fall days.
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This crunchy slaw is perfect for potlucks or family dinners.
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Cut the calories but keep the flavor.
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New Traditions
Maria had completely given up on cooking. No matter what, her daughter just wouldn’t try new foods.
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