Food Reads: Coffee History + Mission Burritos

Discover the deep history of coffee, the magical bean that we've loved since the dawn of mankind. [Grubstreet]

Running low on time? Use these tips and elevate your store-bought broth into something resembling grandma’s recipe. [Food 52]

The only way to stop overcooking your meat is to use a meat thermometer correctly. [Serious Eats]

Lucky Peach did the legwork and taste-tested 23 fancy butters for your convenience. [Lucky Peach]

Spain and New Zealand had their turn in the wine industry: now it’s time for Eastern Europe to shine. [Food & Wine]

Bon Appétit explores the culture of San Francisco’s iconic Mission District burrito. [Bon Appétit]

Give chicken breast a rest and get inspired by these tantalizing thigh recipes. [The Kitchn]

Avian flu was the reason for last year’s skyrocketing egg prices, but what’s behind this year’s prices, the lowest in a decade? [Modern Farmer]

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Tara Condell, RDN is the media intern at the James Beard Foundation. Find her on Instagram and Twitter.