This could refer to "caviar," which is a luxurious food associated with high-paying jobs that require minimal effort.
gravy?
What S means to little food energy
An easy keeper!
They are always looking for free food that requires little work on their part.
When food "has a bite to it" or "has a kick to it" it means that it is a little spicy.
Every method of obtaining food requires paying of some sort. Some ways use real money, where other ways use earned coins. Coin methods include winning it at the races or growing it on the farm. You can use real money (gems) to buy it at the market.
Paying less for food.
It depends on the job. One can apply for fast food restaurants which aren't extremely easy to get work from, but it is a decent paying job in which requires minimal education/work experience.
It means to cut the food into little cubes. As little as it will go. You can also get cubed food in like jars and plastic containers so if you can't cube it yourself go to wal mart and get it there.
Trash cans provide and easily accessible source of free food and requires little effort on the part of the raccoon.
That they are very poor, little money, little food and no prospects The bread line means they are standing in line to get free bread (and other food) -- thus the meaning.
The author means that the skunk finding food and Brian paying for the lesson symbolizes a significant moment of realizing the balance and interconnectedness of nature. As a result, Brian learns important lessons about survival, humility, and his place in the natural world.
The effect of very little rainfall on food production means less food. Many crops will not survive without adequate rainfall. This could drive prices up on the small crop that is left.