Texas food

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James Talarico says he's not vegan — but rising price of beef may force more Texans to give up meat.

Some are finding more value in a bit of salt and pepper rather than fancy honey.

Some Texans on SNAP say the ban on using food stamps to buy sugary drinks and candy prevents quick fixes to low blood sugar conditions.

Most kimchi is consumed in South Korea, but the country is increasingly looking for new import opportunities.

Starting April 1, Texans will no longer be allowed to use food stamps to buy sweetened beverages and candy.

Last year, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed funding for a summer food assistance program despite Texas's high rates of food insecurity, citing concerns over matching federal funds. Advocates want the state to reconsider, highlighting concerns about how food insecurity rates are expected to increase when students are on summer break.

The federal government paused SNAP payments at the beginning of the month because of the shutdown.

Chef Adán Medrano stresses the recipes are native to the region, but not ones he'd label "Tex-Mex."

Texas officials say food stamp benefits, which go to 1.7 million children, would not be distributed in November under an extended shutdown.