Are your pancakes ugly? There's a contest for that. [Boing Boing]
Climbing up to Southern California's loquat orchard. [LAT]
Recipes for a charming Mother's Day tea. [Saveur]
John Birdsall isn't bummed about the foie ban. [Chow]
Ten simple syrups for your cocktails. [The Kitchn]
How buttermilk went sour. [Slate]