Some of us need a good stuff drink or two to get through the holidays, but for others, the drinking is the cause of many woes. [National Post: The Appetizer]
What chefs think about reviews of their restaurants and why “online reviewers” who hint around for free stuff and throw tantrums when they’re not treated like celebrities are skeezy dirtbags. Seriously. Whether you’re a blogger or on Yelp, don’t be that asshole who threatens a poor review unless you get freebies. [Eater]
Hands up – who actually likes candy canes? [Bon Appetit]
Awww…Mr. Biggelsworth is too much of a charmer to be your Christmas dinner. But you can have one of his tasty rare breed spawn for a good chunk of change. [Toronto Star]
The sustainable food trends of 2011 – food swaps., CSAs and more. [Grist]
The pros and cons of the mid-morning snack. [Globe and Mail]
What’s that? There’s sugar in kids’ cereals? [The Atlantic]
James Chatto checks out The County General. [James Chatto]