The Guardian: How to eat a persimmon.

Pigeons & Planes: 20 Things Everyone Thinks About The Food World (But Nobody Will Say).

Riding Shotgun: Happy New Year's from Roy Choi.

The New York Times: After Crispy Pig Ears, 10 Trends for 2013.

Daily Dish: Fishing With Dynamite, David LeFevre's new restaurant.

Sinosoul: 10 Worst Meals in 2012.

Food52: New Year winter green salads.

Los Angeles Magazine: Eddie Lin considers stinky tofu.

James Beard Foundation: The Downton Abbey dinner.

The Telegraph: The Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2013 competition.

Gastronomy: Top 10 Recipes of 2012

Zester Daily: What's hiding behind our food labels?

The Smithsonian's Food & Think blog: Your Guide to the Most Delicious Drinks for the Holidays.

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