What We're Reading: February 22

What We're Reading:

Happy National Margarita Day!

(PR Newswire) How fitting that National Margarita Day happens to fall on Taco Tuesday. Celebrate both today, and it doesn’t matter when, because it’s 5 o’clock somewhere.

Pizza for Protestors

(Politico) Concerned citizens from 14 countries and all 50 states have picked up the phone and made donations in the best way possible—by ordering a pizza. Ian’s on State Street, a well-known pizza place, has taken on the job of feeding hungry Wisconsin protestors on the steps of the Capitol, already dishing out over 1,000 free slices.

Peanuts Showing Up on More Menus

(Nation’s Restaurant News) Peanuts are popping up on more menus. According to the National Peanut Board, the listing of peanuts on menus jumped 44.6 percent between 2006 and 2010. I say yum, but bummer if you’re allergic.

Popcorn Popping

(Serious Eats) Learn how popcorn pops, at 62,000 frames per second.

What We’re Watching:

Throwdown with Bobby Flay

(NY Mag) Jimmy Kimmel challenges Bobby Flay to an Eggplant Parm Throwdown. And the winner is...