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Five Essential Facts About Food Stamps

By Katie Wright The House Agriculture Committee recently passed its version of the Farm Bill, which funds vital nutrition assistance programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP (formerly known as food stamps). The bill, which would cut a … Continue reading

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Twinkies Are Coming Back: The Metropoulos Brothers On the Brand

It’s hard to imagine Twinkies, Sno-Balls, and other Hostess products dying. After all, preservatives have given them a shelf life that rivals that of fine wine. But last fall it seemed as if the spongy, sickly-sweet confections would disappear from … Continue reading

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Leon Black’s Apollo Global new owner of Twinkies, other Hostess snack brands

By JOSH KOSMAN The last remaining boxes of Hostess Brands “Twinkies” are on display at a Jewel-Osco grocery store in Chicago on Dec. 11.          REUTERS Billionaire private equity mogul Leon Black is the new Mr. Twinkie. Black’s Apollo Global Management … Continue reading

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6 Simple Changes That Could Help You Save $2,997 a Year

Some of these I will use and some I will not. I may not save 3G but, I’ll save some. Hopefully, you will too using these tips. 6 Simple Changes That Could Help You Save $2,997 a Year | Eating … Continue reading

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4 Bad Cooking Habits You Should Break

What? I shouldn’t scoop then level? Dang, that’s why some of my cakes was heavy tasting. I’m gonna change that. EatingWell: 4 Bad Cooking Habits You Should Break.

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I’m drooling!!

Imagine sitting with a big glass of milk; dunking these in the cold creamy goodness. We may not have long to wait! Nabisco is preparing for national launch the TRIPLE DOUBLE OREO!! It may be $5 a bag, but I … Continue reading

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9 Salads (Calorically) Worse Than A Big Mac

Oh no! Some of my favorite salads are on this list!!! It just reinforces the fact that I have to be as much of a savvy eater as I am a shopper! 9 Salads (Calorically) Worse Than A Big Mac#s275976&title=The_Baseline.

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Pesticides, Bugs And Toxins, Oh My! What’s Lurking In Your Food?

Yuck!! Gross!!! I worked with someone who worked in the food industry who used to gross all of us out by telling us “war” stories of what can be in our food. After reading this, I really give up. Can we just develop … Continue reading

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Q&A: Why food prices and fuel costs are going up

Interesting article on why food and fuel prices are going up from a global perspective. BBC News – Q&A: Why food prices and fuel costs are going up.

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America’s Top 10 Healthiest Fast Food Restaurants

At least Chipolte, Panera, and Jason’s Deli made the list! All of them, especially Chipolte’s are favorites of mine. America’s Top 10 Healthiest Fast Food Restaurants.

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