- My absolute favourite this issue is The Cube Rule, though a real topologist would say that there are actually only four foods, rather than six. Andy Baio, who sent me there, also linked to Soup-Salad-Sandwich Space.
- Scientists Are Fighting For The Stricken Pickle Against This Tricky Disease. Proof, if proof were needed, that when some people say “pickle” they mean “cucumber”.
- A ruminative essay on the nature of terroir, prompted by studies of the microbes found on the same grapes, grape must and wines in different places. More research needed.
- What price cheap Wagyu beef? More cellular stuff, as the Just company (you know, egg-free mayo) inks an agreement to start its cow-free beef with actual Wagyu animals raised at Toriyama Ranch. And yes, there is a genetic component to the beef’s texture, but sheesh.
- Which makes it imperative I just leave this one here: What Kinds of Food Do You Serve at a Funeral?
- Quiz time: what is (claimed to be) Australia’s national drink? Where did it come from?
- Bread magazine has a started a series on Heirloom, Ancient, Heritage, and Landrace Grains. Part two covers The Biological Species of Ancient and Modern Wheats.
- The latest Salmonella in beef recall is up to 12 million pounds. That’s a lot of quarter pounders; 48 million, approximately.
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