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Stretching A Food-Stamp Budget Takes Time And Strategy

When your own stomach isn’t growling, hunger is a problem that can be easy to overlook. While many people choose to skip breakfast, for some, “skipping” isn’t a choice – it’s a necessity. This week, WTE examines a challenge that one in eight Americans face daily: paying for their next meal. Continue reading Read more

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A Tale Of Two Cities

This month, WTE has been looking at budgeting from a bunch of different angles, including eating on the cheap with finds from your pantry or budgeting calories. This week, we look at food spending in two cities — Austin, Texas, and Detroit, Michigan — where typical food budgets are so vastly different that one could fit into the other a few times over.

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Is It True What They Say About The Green Ones?

Lock up your daughters! It’s getting hot and heavy in here … or is that sweet and savory? This week, we continue our aphrodisiac research with three takes on avocado. Known today for its many health benefits and culinary versatility, it was once hailed for its sexual powers by the Aztecs. But what is it about this round, low-hanging fruit — that grows in pairs, by the way — that could possibly make us want to get it on? Oh, wouldn’t you like to know?

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photo credit to Aaron Otis Photography 2014


July
Watermelon is the perfect summer food. It hydrates, it cools, it's sweet and juicy. We have some great ideas for your table, including a salad, ceviche cups, popsicles and cocktails. Get ready to beat the heat with us!