Daily Digest: May 13, 2013

Bulgur was the “fast food” of ancient times. [LAT]
For better or for worse, yeast is everywhere. [Atlantic]
Forget horsemeat: there may be arsenic in your beer and rat hair in your chocolate. [Guardian]
The FDA cracks down on cheese mites. [NPR]
For the best Eggs Benedict, make your own English muffins. [WSJ]
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Daily Digest: March 28, 2013

Fruit flies that feed on organic food are healthier fruit flies. [GlobalPost]
A glimpse into Panera's pay-what-you-want experiment. [LAT]
Red Sox fans are angered by reduced prices of Fenway concessions. [Time]
University of Colorado scientists itemize the microbial communities on produce. [NPR]
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Daily Digest: March 13, 2013

A Belarusian sculptor makes a room entirely out of chocolate. [HuffPo]
No more corned beef and cabbage: fresh alternatives for St. Paddy’s day. [WSJ]
Are buses the next food trucks? [WP]
An American’s crusade to re-introduce Ecuador to coconut oil. [Smithsonian]
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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]
Valentine's Day Recipe: Chocolate Budino with Candied Hazelnuts and Grapefruit

Not a fan of cramped tables and half-baked prix fixe menus on Valentine's Day? We don't blame you, especially if you're game to make this elegant Italian pudding from Bob Truitt, who oversees the dessert program at Marea and other restaurants in Michael White's Altamarea Group. The budino alone is wonderful, but accessorizing it with the Campari-scented grapefruit peel and toasted, sugar-slicked hazelnuts makes it worthy of a white tablecloth.
Daily Digest: February 8, 2013

As cocoa farming grows more challenging, expect rising chocolate prices. [Businessweek]
Profile: the inimitable Pierre Hermé. [WSJ]
California's latest gold rush: olive oil. [LAT]
Bloomberg's next target: Styrofoam beverage cups. [Daily Meal]
Fracking could be a threat to breweries. [Philadelphia Business Journal]... Read more >
News Feed: November 28, 2012

Cures for the common cold from around the world. [NPR]
Cadbury's latest chocolate can withstand temps up to 104 degrees. [LAT]
Sushi: The Global Catch fosters new discussions about aqua farming. [Chicagoist]
Forget microbrews: pass the nanobrew. [Globe and Mail]
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News Feed: November 12, 2012

A once-believed extinct cacao species has been rediscovered. [Mother Nature Network]
Did Sandy doom Brooklyn's Red Hook Winery? [VV]
S. Irene Virbila shares her favorite pie shops in Los Angeles. [LAT]
American wild turkeys have bounced back from endangered status. [NPR]
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Post-Election Craving: Chocolate

You survived the election: why not treat yourself to a dessert all Americans can get behind? Here are a few showstopping chocolate recipes that will appeal to everyone.
Chocolate-Caramel Tartlets with Fleur de Sel
This gorgeous tart features a buttery chocolate crust layered with creamy caramel, an extra-intense chocolate ganache, and a sprinkling of fleur de sel for a stunning presentation.
France's prized Valrhona chocolate is the star of this rich soufflé cake. For a very runny center, undercook the cake a little bit and serve immediately.
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