An insect threatens Hawaii's Kona crop. [NPR]
Michael Romano reflects on his tenure at Union Square Cafe at its 25th anniversary. [Atlantic]
A guide to pears. [Saveur]
Tips on splitting the bill in these penny-pinching times. [Boston Globe]
Tasting Chilean Carmenères. [Slate]
How to recycle your cooking oil. [Salon]
A baker's dozen of Los Angeles Times–approved cookbooks. [LAT]