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
Can you predict the next food trend? Food scientists not only guess what will be the next Cronut—they create it. [Vox]
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio ate pizza with a fork, and Jon Stewart is not happy about it. [Eater]
If you've ever thought that Dunkin Donuts cashiers were a little pushier post-noon, it's because, well, they are. [AP]
The cost of chocolate is skyrocketing, causing candy companies to up the retail price of their product. The culprit? The World Cocoa Foundation points the finger at climate change. [Slate]
Check out this designer's interpretation of what food might look like in the future (it's sorta-kinda recognizable as food). [Fast Company]
As a general rule, we try not to think about the plastic packaging on our food products, but this history-of is pretty interesting. [NPR]
The Drinks
Want to avoid those doughnut shop cashiers? Mix up your own shakerato instead.