Serious Eats says foie gras is not unethical. [SE]
Break a few rules to make the perfect apple pie. [LAT]
Grub Street's guide to dining out on Christmas and New Year's. [Grub Street NY]
Forest to table: the latest locavore trend. [Voice of America via Food News Journal]
Mandatory raises for tipped foodservice workers leaves NY restaurants scrambling. [WSJ]
The downside to urban beekeeping: city bees forage for artificial sugars. [Atlantic]
Food poisoning affects one in six Americans each year. [Bloomberg]
Which holiday foods pack the most pounds? [Hungry Beast]