Junk Food Banned From US Public Schools; What Climate Change Means for Farmers

It's the afternoon, and you deserve a break. Sit back, pour yourself a glass, and enjoy these food stories from around the Internet.

Junk food is about to be a thing of the past in schools. (Credit: Danny Kim)

Watch the process for making Lavender Vanilla Soda, abstracted and artistically shot. But it's Kinfolk--what else would you expect? [Kinfolk]

We love Dave Arnold's off-kilter (but delicious) cocktail creations, so we were excited to see that he's delving into the world of puffed rice--by exploding it out of a grain-puffing cannon. [Eater]

Food fraud happens more than you think, and often, large-scale counterfeit products and ingredients are made by organized crime gangs. [NY Times]

Junk food is getting banned in U.S. public schools starting next year. All snacks must be under 200 calories; have lower amounts of salt, fat, and sugar; and be relatively low on the food pyramid. [USA Today]

The oldest candy shop in America, located in Philly, was dangerously close to shuttering. That is, until a pair of brothers bought it, renovated it, and gave it a very...ahem...hipster makeover. [Smithsonian Magazine]

Here's what President Obama's recent climate change speech means for farmers--and for your grocery bill. [Modern Farmer]

Making soda is lots of fun--you should try it.