The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories
You can't replace the feeling of lounging on the couch with a scrunched-up newspaper. But with the web, at least you don't need to worry about getting ink on your hands and bagel. Here's a roundup of some food-related stories from our country's newspapers this week. Lucky for us, it's mostly free. For now. Macchiato optional.
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At The Los Angeles Times, Jonathan Gold discusses alpaca at the new Mo-Chica; a story on Ramadan feasts; and 24-year-old Allston Yacht Club chef Miles Thompson shows promise.
From The New York Times, Eric Asimov asks what's the right price for a bottle of wine; remembering soul food pioneer Sylvia Woods, who died at 86 last Thursday; and Pete Wells reviews Mission Chinese Food.
From The Wall Street Journal, an explanation of why humans crave meat; three creative ways to prepare salmon; and a recipe for berry tiramisu.
The Washington Post gives you a guide to grilling fruit like peaches and pineapples; ways to do more with summer sweet corn; and a new software AgSquared to help farmers manage their crops electronically.
At the Chicago Tribune, New Yorkers debate the limiting laws on sugary drinks; Peet's Coffee and Tea will expand as German companies start to invest; and a trio of recipes for baked beans dishes.
At the Boston Globe, a columnist looks into the heirloom tomato hype; and garden-to-table recipes that bring out the best of fresh herbs.
From The New York Daily News, a California winery produces an Olympic themed champagne; the spotlight on new "Top Chef Masters" competitors Missy Robbins, Kerry Heffernan and Sue Torres; and how United Nations chef Daryl Schembeck manages to cook for the culinary needs of 192 countries.
At the San Jose Mercury News, 5 Bay Area food festivals to check out; and See's Candies sets a world record with a 7,000 pound lollipop.
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