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 New York Times' piece on the science and industry of junk food is a must-read. It will at least demystify why Doritos are so good and have practically taken over the world. [NY Times]
Morrissey tried to get the Staples Center in L.A. to go completely vegetarian for a concert he's playing there on March 1. The venue said no. They'll still be serving things like vegan Sloppy Joes and fish-free sushi, though, so it's...almost a win for the animals? [LA Weekly]
In a blatant rip-off of wiseGEEK's illustration of what 200 calories looks like, here's HuffPo on what 100 calories looks like with various salad toppings. [wiseGEEK and Huffington Post]
The sous-vide technique has sucked all the joy out of cooking. [The Guardian]
The guy that invented the Long Island Iced Tea is named Bob Butt. Appropriate, because his boozy concoction will knock you on your ass. [Laughing Squid]
With all the controversy about energy drinks lately, it's probably better that you learn how to make your own Red Bull. Like these guys do. [BuzzFeed]
It might not be a Long Island Iced Tea, but this cocktail has actual tea in it as well as a geographically affiliated name. So like, it's similar.