JBF president Susan Ungaro named one of America’s most powerful food figures. [The Daily Meal]
SoCal eagerly awaits its Friends of James Beard Benefit. [LA Weekly]
Lawsuit attempts to reverse California's controversial approval of toxic pesticide. [Atlantic]
Grass-fed beef for Fido? Homemade pet food is latest conscious consumer trend. [NYT]
The New Orleans food scene after the oil spill, part one. [HuffPo]
"Invasiores" are determined to eat away invasive species. [Grub Street]
Vegetarians catch a break with Baconnaise. [SE]
Japan doesn't think we're doing it right, launches sushi certification for foreigners. [ABC]
Celebrating Tu Bishvat with fresh and dried fruit, nuts. [LAT]