It’s the afternoon, and you deserve a break. Sit back, pour yourself a glass, and enjoy these food stories from around the Internet.
**The Links
Americans are spending less money than ever on food, and Mark Bittman says that's a damn shame. Plus more, in this video. [Vox]
Holy mackerel! There's a way to reduce your carbon footprint with the fish you eat. It involves eating, um, mackerel. [NPR]
Apparently everything about Americans is bigger than Europeans, including our monster-sized fridges. [Gawker]
Here's a lovely ode to the soft-shell crab—a treat we're particularly fond of, as well. [National Geographic]
This man blind-tasted frozen pizzas because journalism. [Eater]
It's hot but you still want to bake pie. What's a cook to do? Here are some handy tips for handling dough in the summertime. [Food52]
The Drinks
Would it be wrong to have a craft beer with frozen pizza? Oh well.