What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week.

Los Angeles Times: Farmshop gets 2.5 stars, local artisan distilleries, gnocchi by Tom Colicchio.

New York Times: Macarons, mustard oil, Rene Redzepi of Noma.

Chicago Tribune: Can Graham Elliot still cook?

Mountain Xpress: Attack of the giant shroom!

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Local specialty: salt-rising bread.

Vacaville Reporter: A veggie burger that doesn't try to trick you.

Boston Globe: Eat like a sports writer.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Preserve tomatoes for winter.

Chicago Sun-Times: Cooking with quince.

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