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What We're Reading: September 29, 2014

Maggie Borden

Maggie Borden

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Popeye’s new beer can chicken isn’t actually made …

Popeye’s new beer can chicken isn’t actually made with beer. [USA Today]

Is there a worthy domestic alternative to imported Parmigiano-Reggiano? [Serious Eats]

Cantonese carbonara? Rich Torrisi and Mario Carbone open up shop in Hong Kong. [Eater]

Meet marasca, the cherry behind maraschino liqueur. [The Kitchn]

Halo-halo is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Filipino desserts. [Serious Eats]

You may know your Oreos, but what about Tim Tams, McVitie’s, or Parle G? [The Daily Meal]

McDonald’s is testing a build-your-own-burger option. [Businessweek]