For someone like me who spends a whole lot of time in the kitchen, the way a kitchen functions, flows, and looks are probably more important to me than any other room in the house. This has become front and center in our lives as we looking to move and/or renovate a kitchen.

So I warmly welcome Becca Grady from Zillow to share her tips for simple upgrades to a kitchen that any home chef would love!

Cooking Matters Alicia McCabe demonstrating skills taught in a cooking class

here in Massachusetts, I didn’t hesitate. Cooking Matters teaches participants (many receiving SNAP and WIC benefits) to shop smarter, cook delicious meals, and how to make healthy choices. With the help of an army of volunteers, participants enroll in a six-week cooking course that include a grocery tour to teach how to shop, read nutrition labels, and stretch their dollars.

• Participants have increased confidence in the kitchen
• Number of meals cooked at home increased
• Families are eating healthier and choosing healthy foods (whole grains, low-fat dairy, low sodium)
• Participants reported increase in their ability to stretch their food dollars