Quick Bites

Local British government councils now handing out rewards–at taxpayer expense–for such accomplishments as brewing a cup of tea. Yaaaaayyy! [Sun]
I was informed the other day, while walking on a sidewalk with a cigarette in hand on the University of Arkansas campus, that such an act–or chewing tobacco–is subject to a $500 fine. That’s smoking. Outside. Not near any person or building. $500. I need me one of these.
Locavorism. A movement inspiring people to travel thousands upon thousands of miles for the purpose of eating a locally grown dinner. And this is better because…? [MSNBC]**
New energy drink Simply Cocaine attacked by UK anti-drug zealots for being named after illegal drug. Ever heard of Coca-Cola, dude? [Sun]
D’Artagnan’s Ariane Daguin remembers Julia Child. [D'Artagnan]
Food & Wine is looking for America’s best home cook. [F&W]
Support Whole Foods, just like “Radney” Balko does at The Agitator.
**Link fixed.
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