our favorite finds from the front lines of food
Since we're all a-buzz with competition and national pride, why not delve in to the World Cup of Food "In the spirit of the World Cup, we offer you a lively and completely subjective global conversation about the merits of the national cuisine of each of the 32 countries competing in Brazil. Can England’s Yorkshire pudding stay the course against pasta al pomodoro? Will Red Red from Ghana emerge victorious over America’s barbeque (North Carolina division)?"
(AlJazeera America)
National Geographic explores the "Blue Revolution" of progressive aquaculture. Congratulations to Gustavo Valdez on being included — and with some great photos of his shrimp pods. (National Geographic)
Fun with tools: custom carved rolling pins that decorate whole sheets of dough at once (Laughing Squid)
The 'Tastemakers' Who Shape Our Food Trends: From cronuts to kale chips to gluten-free, a look at food crazes and the people who create them. A radio discussion featuring guest (and cronut creator) Dominique Ansel. (On Point)
Looks like leatherback turtles have favorite hang-out spots to eat. NOAA Scientists recently discovered that most adult leatherback sea turtles in the Pacific Ocean return to the same feeding areas between nesting seasons. (NOAA)
Yuck: Australian Honey "Sting" busts importers for passing off sugar syrup as real honey. (The Courier)
Champagne that was salvaged from a shipwreck in the Baltic prompted Veuve Clicquot to create a "Cellar in the Sea" to monitor aging. (Wine Searcher)
