All the News That's Fit to Eat - May 2

The French technique of sous vide (which means "under vacuum") is catching on in the Bay Area. - San Francisco Chronicle
This week the LA Times celebrates farmer's markets - my favorite bit is about how you can turn excess fruit into drinks. Moonshine anyone!? - LA Times
We've all heard of sweet bread pudding, but how about a savory one? Don't miss this one for asparagus bread pudding. - Sacramento Bee

The folks at the Times sort out which gin produces classic martinis. 4 people, 80 martinis, how do I get myself on their panel for the next one?! - New York Times
When I was growing up, my mom's favorite cake was pineapple upside-down cake. I wonder what she would think of this lemon upside-down cake. I know what I think... yum! - Houston Chronicle
Mexican food authority Rick Bayless takes you on a culinary tour of Chiapas, Mexico's remote highlands. - Chicago Tribune
Everyone's got their own "best" guacamole recipe, but here are a few ways to customize any guacamole recipe and call it your own. - Rocky Mountain News