What We're Reading: August 3, 2015
Maggie Borden
How brisket became king of the barbecue world. [FWF]
Cookies and cream canvas: Oreos become the medium for edible works of art. [Mental Floss]
Americans may finally be changing their eating habits, as new data suggests caloric consumption has decreased for the first time in decades. [NYT]
Experts anticipate that the World Health Organization will announce a link between red meat and cancer this fall. [Quartz]
Chimps don’t monkey around when it comes to their health: researchers have observed Ugandan chimps eating clay to detox. [NPR]
A fruit and vegetable automat could hold the key to reviving France’s domestic produce industry. [MUNCHIES]
Fanatical about fermentation? Try your hand at making your own kimchi, hot sauce, and more. [Bon Appétit]