How food shaped the civil rights movement. [NPR]
Why are Americans eating less meat? [NYT]
Mainstream publishers look to hip food blogs for a new wave of cookbooks. [LAT]
Would taxing soda actually make an impact? [NPR]
Despite the cold, farmers' markets continue in Seattle. [Seattle Times]
Ruth Reichl’s tips for making better black beans. [Gilt Taste]
Boston chefs predict food trends for 2012. [Boston Globe]
New websites simplify the ability to coordinate community food functions. [WP]