by Kelli Donley | Jan 18, 2007 | Journal, Media, Public Health
I just finished reading Fast Food Nation, a book Eva calls “Train Wreck Literature.” You can’t put it down, but you are so disturbed, you really don’t want to know what you are reading. In September 2006, I was a carnivore with a taste for all...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 4, 2006 | Journal, Public Health
The Phoenix Farmer’s market has about two dozen vendors selling a a variety of items — from fresh produce, to duck and chicken eggs, to preserves and fresh baked bread. I enjoyed wandering around the stalls and making my selections. I was frugal and...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 1, 2006 | Journal, Public Health
I’m not going to miss this snack. Tonight I’m joining friends for happy hour and will delight in ending this food stamp diet with a veggie burger and Ace Pear. It’s been a great week — one I won’t soon forget. I’ve learned far more...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 30, 2006 | Journal, Public Health
Michelle, a girlfriend from my knitting guild, emailed me yesterday with this photo. This is what she was able to purchase yesterday for $16.50 by watching the food ads and using coupons. All that food for $3 less than what I spent for my weekly diet. Can you believe...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 29, 2006 | Journal, Public Health
Last night’s dinner: spaghetti squash & sauce. It’s only day 3 and I’ve spent too much money. I’m slightly hungry and slightly light-headed. So, this is going swimmingly. I think the biggest problem with my planning (other than the...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 28, 2006 | Journal, Public Health
Yep. I just had $2 worth of coffee and oh my, was it worth every single drop. I actually thought of licking the cup before throwing it away, I was so sad to be finished with it. One of many lessons learned during this budget week — $.25 worth of coffee is sold...
