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
The James Beard Awards have come and gone, and New York City is just a little bit more hungover for it. See the full list of winners here. [James Beard Foundation]
Bromine, a "fire retardant chemical" found in such fun places as soft drinks, has been dropped from Coca-Cola and Pepsi's ingredient list. [NPR]
Gah! This terrifying list of the most-frequently pesticide-sprayed fruits and veggies does not make us hungry. In fact, it makes us sad. [L.A. Times]
Would you eat insects? No snark; just genuinely curious. [Guardian]
What states are gaining farms? What states are losing farms? What states are gaining farms bust losing farmland? If you like farms, you will like this infographic. [National Geographic]
Dunkin' Donuts angles for world domination. [Grubstreet]
The Drinks
In the case you partied hard in honor of the James Beard Awards, have a Bloody Mary for your aching head.