Need another reason to love Beyoncé? She recently endorsed Wtrmln Wtr, a beverage company that minimizes food waste by using neglected watermelons to make a refreshing drink. [Modern Farmer]
Forgo the guac: embrace the versatility of creamy avocado and switch it up with this chilled soup recipe. [Saveur]
Scientists are trying to make the world’s finest wines more affordable by veering from traditional methods and replicating the complex flavors in a lab. [Food & Wine]
Fried chicken in a salad? Use this recipe to trick yourself into thinking your fast food is healthy. [Lucky Peach]
Summer camp without s’mores sounds like a tragedy, but in the Himalayas creamy chai tea, river-chilled watermelons and spicy curries are more-than-worthy substitutes. [Food52]
Could a broken coffee pot be the cause of multiple flight delays?. [Grub Street]
Cold food can be surprisingly tasty or very disappointing; instead of playing this guessing game, use this list to make the most of refrigeration. [Lucky Peach]
Finally, the utensil we’ve been waiting for all summer: the watermelon slicer. [NYT]
