— Anthony Bourdain on the James Beard awards (“I would sooner attend a Renaissance Fair in Hell“). [No Reservations, via The New York Times.]

— The Great Mayonnaise Debate. [Food Republic]

— Two words: Absinthe Cake. [Food Gal]

— A cup of coffee & illegal immigration. [Los Angeles Times]

— How Javier Cabral grew up, changed his name and started blogging for Gustavo Arellano. [The Glutster]

— 'Closed on Mondays' Dinner Series Supports Food Charities in Atwater Village. [Feast LA]

— The online world of cannibals. [The Awl]

— 5 questions for Roy Choi. [Daily Dish]

— Artisan Cheesemakers Dodge Bullet as FDA Says it Does not Plan to Change Aging Regulations on Raw Milk Cheese. [Politics of the Plate]

homemade mayonnaise; Credit: Food Republic/fotoosvanrobin on Flickr

homemade mayonnaise; Credit: Food Republic/fotoosvanrobin on Flickr

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