Daily Digest: February 12, 2013

Limited-edition McDonald's France burgers to be made with Camembert and other classic cheeses. [HuffPo]
Belgium to release chocolate-flavored postage stamps. [Mashable]
Russia suspends American meat exports due to use of ractopamine. [NPR]
With too little product to meet demand, Maker's Mark plans to water down its bourbon. [NPR]
News Feed: February 14, 2012
Bon Appétit is now available on the tablet. [NYT]
From marinating to garnishing: the many aspects of Chef Yutaka Saito’s salmon tartare. [WSJ]
If you find chocolate too rich, try making this rose tart for Valentine’s Day. [Saveur]
Adventures
Test Your Eat-Q: Valentine's Day Candy

At least ten new sayings are introduced on conversation hearts each
year. Which of these is not a recent addition?
A. “Yeah Right”
B. “What-eva”
C. “Call Home”
D. “Puppy Love”
Think you know the answer? Click here to find out and take the rest of our Valentine's Day candy quiz.
News Feed: February 13, 2012
A delicious recipe for the underappreciated fennel bulb. [NYT]
Chef Sang Yoon on the simplicity of braising meat. [LAT]
Boxed chocolates: a taste-test
News Feed: February 9, 2012
Restaurant patrons who choose downsized portions end up eating less. [NPR]
The psychology behind America's love for the cupcake. [WP]
Gummy candy that improves skin. [BA]
America exports ‘Chinese’ food to China. [Newsweek]
Valentine’s Day with JBF Award winner Michael
News Feed: February 7, 2012
What to cook when you have a surplus of citrus. [LAT]
Consumers seek out more flexible options for their CSA boxes. [WP]
The best chocolate beers for Valentine’s Day. [Chow]
On the Menu: Valentine's Day
Lovebirds dining at the Beard House tonight will savor a romantic menu prepared by David Burke alum Eric Hara of the recently debuted 9 Restaurant. The chef’s playful yet elegant approach to classic American cuisine lets top-quality ingredients shine in simple dishes that please the eye as well as the palate. Have a look at the menu below, and find the full event details here.
Hors d’Oeuvre
Sea Urchin and Cauliflower Panna Cotta
Tuna Tartare with Watermelon and Pickled Beech Mushrooms
Lobster and Caviar Tacos
Escargot Dumplings à la Antiboise
Dinner
Cured Fluke with Candied Olives and Yuzu
Sautéed Foie Gras with Roasted Peach Pudding, Fingerling Potatoes, and Truffle Jus
Poached Maine Lobster with Stewed Big Bean Cassoulet
Braised Flatiron Steak with Potato Purée, Crayfish, and Crayfish Bordelaise
24-Karat Gold–Coated
News Feed: February 11, 2011
2010 JBF Humanitarian of the Year Wayne Kostroski and his Taste of the NFL featured in new book. [Bring out the Best!]
Don't panic: oysters aren't actually disappearing. [NPR]
Michael Laiskonis wonders if Modernist Cuisine is the most important cookbooks ever. [Atlantic]
The best wines for Valentine's Day. [WSJ]
News Feed: February 10, 2011
Valentine's candy taste test. [Salon]
A closer look at the motives behind Walmart's Healthy Foods Initiative. [Atlantic]
Martha Stewart on food as the new fashion. [HuffPo]
The anti-energy drink. [CNN]
Borscht: a Polish valentine. [LAT]
On the Menu: Valentine's Tea
Treat your valentine to a romantic afternoon tea prepared by an all-star group of New York chefs. (See the full lineup here.) The incredible talents collaborating on this feast will tempt diners with a decadent selection of delicate savories and tempting sweets. Check out the menu below, then click here to secure your spot.
Sweets
Plain and Chocolate–Sweet Herb Scones with Kumquat Marmalade
Irish Tea Brack
Petits Fours Glacés
Lemon–Lavender Jewels
Miniature Mallomars (Get the recipe!)
Dark Chocolate–Dipped Cinnamon Meringues
Pear–
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