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Food Reads: Cheaper Avocados + Meat Volcanoes

Halley Crane

Mon, July 31, 2017

Instagram’s favorite food finally got a little …

Instagram’s favorite food finally got a little cheaper. [Extra Crispy]

Find out why meat volcanoes are the hottest thing in charcuterie right now. [Bon Appétit]

Washington state police are giving tickets to folks who are driving under the influence…of cheeseburgers. [Food & Wine]

Attention carnivores: Starbucks has paired beef with coffee in its newest beverage. [Extra Crispy]

That bag of frozen peas in your freezer may actually taste better than its fresh counterpart. [Bon Appétit]

Get ready for some extreme food jealousy: this is what school lunch looks like around the world. [Saveur]

This guide explains the different flavor profiles of light- and dark-colored eggs. [Extra Crispy]

Scientists have discovered that blowing out candles on a birthday cake results in a significant transfer of bacteria. [Food52]

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Halley Crane is the media department intern at the James Beard Foundation. Follow her on Instagram.