What We're Reading: September 17, 2014
Maggie Borden
How the humble meatball transformed Italian-American cooking. [Serious Eats]
Scientists pursue a new direction in biotechnology with a focus on the microbiome of rice. [NYT]
Heat rises: peppers may grow better on rooftops than on farms. [Food Republic]
Brush up on your spice knowledge with this handy guide to seasoning. [The Kitchn]
The complex internal life of cows. [Modern Farmer]
A look back at the barcode revolution. [Good]
A Danish town has been invaded by giant oysters. [MUNCHIES]