Daily Digest: January 31, 2013

Agricultural economists encourage farmers to look beyond their families when hiring. [NPR]
In Japan, cute food is the norm. [NPR]
Mario Batali creates his own "Harbowl" with food. [ESPN]
Caesars Palace to launch its Food University. [Forbes]
Montreal's Poutine Week begins tomorrow. [Montreal... Read more >
Recipe Roundup: Super Bowl Spread

Regardless of which Harbaugh brother you'll be rooting for this Sunday, everyone can agree that half the fun of watching the Super Bowl is pigging out on the snacks. This year we're upping our game with pumped-up versions of crowd-pleasing classics.
Potent habanero peppers add an undercurrent of heat to the sweet and buttery sauce that accompanies these wings.
Pistachios add striking crunch to this addictive guacamole from chef Alex Stupak of the Empellón restaurants.
Cornmeal-Crusted Oysters with Sriracha Rémoulade... Read more >
Super Bowl Recipe: Linton Hopkins's Shrimp Rillettes

Your football buddies might raise an eyebrow if you serve this oh-so-French-sounding spread from Atlanta-based chef Linton Hopkins at your Super Bowl party. But once they get a taste of the sweet shrimp paste that's been whipped with cayenne pepper and a generous dose of butter, they'll be parked by the ramekin for the rest of the game, alternating between rillettes-slathered chips and slugs of all-American lager. Get the recipe here.
Super Bowl Recipe: Duck Wings with Asian Chili Sauce

We may not all be rooting for the same team this Sunday, but everyone can unite behind wings and their indispensable role in any game-day spread. In this Asian-inspired recipe from JBF Award winner Keith Luce, the standard wing gets a serious upgrade: Luce swaps out quotidian chicken for succulent duck, which is cured in brown sugar and spices for three days. The wings then enjoy a long soak in warm fat, followed by quick dip in frying oil. Shellacked in a glaze of sweet chili sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sambal olek, these drumettes won't last long beyond the coin toss. Get the recipe here.
Giveaway: Win a Lenox Chip n Dip Set!

Even if you couldn’t care less about football, chances are you’re totally game for this weekend’s other popular ritual: getting your annual fill of wings, nachos, and beer. And now that the Super Bowl is under a week away, it’s time for game-day hosts everywhere to start mapping out what their spreads will offer.
To get into the football spirit, we’re giving away a Scoop Chip n Dip Set from Lenox, one of our generous house purveyors. This space-saving, two-piece service set guarantees that your guests will enjoy plenty of effortless dipping between plays. For a chance to win it, tell us your favorite chip-and-dip combo in the comments section of this blog, on our Facebook page, or on Twitter (use hashtag #jbfsuperbowl) by the end of the day on Monday, January 30. We’ll pick a winner at random on Tuesday, January 31.*
UPDATE:
News Feed: February 3, 2011
The men behind Absolut start new vodka venture. [Atlantic]
Greenpeace releases sustainability ranking for brands of canned tuna. [FIS]
Maine legislature fights to make whoopie pie the official state dessert. [NPR]
Super Bowl snacks for your party. [
News Feed: February 8
Austin is home to more than just live music; the hip city also boasts a slew of great eateries. [Bon Appétit] Food friendly and flavorful, sherry is the perfect cocktail base. [Chicago Tribune] James Kent of Eleven Madison Park will represent America at the 2011 Bocuse d'Or. [Grub Street NY] Which food-related Super Bowl ad was your favorite? [SE] A look at San Francisco's weekly gathering of food carts. [Atlantic] With six more weeks of winter to go,Categories
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