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This might be one of the tastiest looking summer appetizers ever: Savory Peach and Mozzarella Fresca Bruschetta on Walnut Bread. - Food Wishes Video Recipes via Tastespotting

Here we have a map of the 22 popular ramen styles of Japan. Consider it a "ramenologist's field guide." - Rameniac via Tastespotting

If you were one of those weird kids who liked chewing on your dolls, then you're in luck. These watermelon flavored Sigmund Freud Head Pops will bring you right back to first grade - although I'm not quite sure what Freud would actually say about the whole thing. After all, I'm sure there's some sort of metaphor waiting there... Each lollipop is 2 1/4 inches tall with a 4-inch plastic stick. I think it'll look really odd in your mouth, but I think the display box of 24 candy Sigmund Freuds is even odder. Oh and if you're not into Freud, you could opt for Marie Antoinette (hence my ridiculous clever title) or Abraham Lincoln instead. Box of 24 lollipops available for $27.95.

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Is the whole eat local, eat organic food movement unfriendly to women who work? - Jennifer Jeffrey via Tastespotting

Speaking of doughnuts, who else wants to try doughnut soup? - Side Order of Ham via Tastespotting

I'm a firm believer that everything tastes better with bacon. Even cupcakes. - Vanilla Garlic via Tastespotting

• Don't let them F with our chocolate folks. The FDA wants to change the definition of chocolate to include products that do not include cocoa butter. This means that consumers can purchase things labeled as chocolate, but are really "mocklate" chocolate coating. Sneaky ploy for new marketing if you ask me... - Candyblog
• Just in time for Easter, check out these little rabbit shaped steamed buns. I think I might try to make these this weekend! - Just Hungry
• To promote the new Mr. Bean movie, the Observer Food Monthly has compiled Mr. Bean's Idiots Guide to French Cuisine. - Serious Eats
• We've talked about Peeps before, and how to make your own, but these Peeps are saffron flavored. - Slashfood
• Ever wonder how nonalcoholic beer and wine is made? - Chow
• DearSugar wants to know, which celeb would you like to cook with? - DearSugar
• Pizza, dear pizza, how do I love thee... be sure to check out this gorgeous jamon and ricotta pizza with rocket salad. I think I will have to try this out sooner than later. - Seven Spoons via Tastespotting
• And finally, he may not have won Top Chef, but Sam Talbot is going forward with his restaurant in NYC's Lower East Side, currently called Spitzer's Corner. - Eater via They Cook. We Dish

All week I've been talking about how to register for fancy dinnerware and flatware, but what if you just want something cheap and fun? Well hey I've got just the thing for you. Check out the Snap-a-Party from Fred. Okay, so it's not exactly the sort of fine china that will last you years and years, and you probably can't register for it anywhere, but it's definitely fun. The Snap-A-Party makes me think of those little bits and pieces from toys or model planes. It comes complete with a knife, fork, spoon, plate, chopsticks, toothpick and (this one sort of baffles me) a napkin ring. They're packed 4 to a pack (it is after all snap-a-PARTY, not snap-a-solo-outing) and come in 4 colors.

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• It's finally official, Ben & Jerry's Stephen Colbert inspired Americone Dream launched last night. Check out the video clip and promotional pictures. - BuzzSugar



• I can't seem to get enough of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival coverage. Especially when it has a fun recap like this one (behind the bash photos and more), makes me really wish I'd been there.- Food Network Addict
• Fer Food breaks down the difference between a yam and a sweet potato. - via Tastespotting
• New York Magazine asked four members of the fashion community (two models, an editor, and a show producer) to keep food diaries during fashion week. Interesting how the model eats more than the editor. - via Serious Eats



• Does the flame in a Flaming Dr. Pepper, really bring anything to the party? - Liquor Snob
• Leave it to the BBC to bring us Kill It, Cook It, Eat It, a program designed to "bring together the two key moments... the death of the animal and the eating of its meat."- Megnut
• Who knows what sort of stuff you'll find when you look for food related things on youtube. Would you have stumbled upon Elton John composing Oven-Instruction Music? - The Amateur Gourmet

• Earlier I gave you the Red Carpet coverage for the Food Network Awards, but be sure to read this hysterical recap of the actual award ceremony. It sounds almost painful and look at how empty the seats are! - Side Salad
• In honor of National Pig Day, be sure to check out this Pig heaven Honor Roll that lists the best pork dishes from coast to coast. - Serious Eats
• Should restaurants indicate unhealthy menu choices? - FitSugar
• You know you love doughnuts, don't fight it any longer. Just go read how to make doughnuts and get inspired to host your own doughnut party. - Eggbeater



• Be sure to check out how the whole John Mackey vs. Michael Pollan event turned out. Sounds like a potential food fight turned love fest. I couldn't make it, but luckily the webcast is up now too. The Ethicurean
• Where was this Wonder Pizza vending machine when I was going to college? - Tastespotting