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 on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free), it's where most of your content comes from. Surf away. Just remember that spilling your macchiato over your keyboard is a lot more expensive than spilling it across newsprint.

2 stars for Ilan Hall's The Gorbals; and hot pot cooking at home, at the Los Angeles Times.

At The New York Times, ElBulli to take a 2-year hiatus (via the AP); combining yoga and gourmet food; and Eric Asimov considers absinthe.

At the Baltimore Sun, a consideration of angostura bitters; and how to sous vide at home.

Haggis, the Scottish offal specialty, to reappear on U.S. tables, at the New York Daily News.

At The Washington Post, cookbook author Andreas Viestad discusses the taste and texture of food; and a professional chef teaches a home cook how to get the most of her kitchen knives.

The debut of a new Girl Scout cookie; and Milwaukee chef Kevin Sloan caters to touring entertainers, at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The Boston Globe profiles Annarosa's, a Newburyport bakery; and a global ode to snacking.

Menus suggestions for your Super Bowl party, at the Chicago Tribune; and a story about quinoa.

The Dallas Morning News' wine panel matches wines with vegetable couscous.

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