The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories

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What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free), it's where most of your content comes from. Surf away. Just remember that spilling your macchiato over your keyboard is a lot more expensive than spilling it across newsprint.

At the Los Angeles Times, 2 1/2 stars for Saddle Peak Lodge; a profile of baker Abby Franke of StoneGround Bakery; Rosh Hashana recipe ideas from Phyllis Glazer.

The New York Times looks atRoger Ebert's adventures in food, even though he can no longer eat; cooking with rose water; Eric Asimov on Muscadet.

Why making over school lunch programs, despite high-profile calls for action, is taking so long; baking recipes for packed lunches, from the The Boston Globe.

Looking at the price of organic food, at The Seattle Times.

At the Times-Picayune, a emergency survival cookbook -- for vegans.

From The Dallas Morning News, the cult-like following for the Big Green Egg.

Labor Day recipes using market ingredients; exploring Italy's white wines, at Chicago Tribune.

At The Orange County Register, the unlikely success of a San Clemente gluten-free grocery store.

The Washington Post considers the seedless watermelon.

From The Providence Journal, a profile of Appleland Orchards in Smithfield, where a local family harvests apples and makes award-winning cider.