What we're reading: March 22

A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What We’re Reading:

Quinoa’s Global Success Creates Quandry at Home

(The New York Times) The mysterious superfood quinoa is rising in global popularity and as a result, the Bolivians who harvest it can no longer afford to eat it. Quinoa, related to beets and spinach, has amazing nutritional value and has long been a staple in the South American diet. But as prices have nearly tripled over the last five years, Bolivian’s consumption has dropped 34 percent, forcing them to turn to less nutritious alternatives.

Drinking Nationally: Beer Cocktails 

(Serious Eats) If you drink beer like it’s milk, you can now also down it in cocktail form. Try the Foxy Brown, featuring Bulleit bourbon, Laurelwood Tree Hugger porter, chocolate bitters, maple syrup, and a brandied cherry or the Costa Rhode Island, a salt-rimmed concoction of Lunazul white tequila, grapefruit juice, St. Germain, and Narragansett beer. 

A National Bakesale for Japan 

(Slash/Foods) As of this morning, 22,641 people have been reported dead or remain missing in Japan. One American chef is heating up ovens to help. In a cross-country initiative, bakers will unite on April 2 to sell treats for donations, with all proceeds benefiting Peace Winds Japan.

McRunner Breaks his Marathon Time after Burger Diet

(Chicago Sun Times) After 30 days of training on McDonald’s meals only, the McRunner broke her personal marathon time by 41 seconds. Not trying to make a political point, the runner simply wanted to combine his love for the fast-food chain and running. 

Diary of a Part-Time Monk

Taking a lesson from monks over 300 years ago, this blogger is sacrificing solids for Lent. Follow his quest to drink just beer and water for the 46-day period at Diary of a Part-Time Monk.

 

What We’re Craving:

(Serious Eats) Cadbury Eggs hatched into classy deviled eggs.

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