In the news today, the Senate joined the House in passing the Farm Bill and, as expected, cut $8 billion from SNAP benefits (what used to be called food stamps). This will affect about 850,000 poor families, many with small children, who will lose about $90 per month in benefits. It now awaits President Obama's signature which is expected to happen on Monday. At least the SNAP cuts are less than what some House Republicans originally sought.
Also, in the spirit of positive thinking, there's this spin on the cold weather we've had this winter.
I'd also like to share this terrific find that I think will not only be a staple in my house but will help me lighten up some favorite recipes. Labne. I've made my own and written about it before, but I bought some at a Middle Eastern market recently and not only was it even more delicious than what I made, I had the packaging with the nutritional breakdown.
This could be just the thing when cream and full fat yogurt are called for in, say, an Indian recipe such as Tikka Masala or Makhini. It is as rich and full bodied as creme fraiche with a fraction of the fat and calories. And, it is much richer and thicker than yogurt. I will be doing some serious experimenting with this theory!
Feb 8 update: Signed, sealed, delivered…yesterday at MSU, President Obama signed the Farm Bill.
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