Ditch plastic for pork and discover the history behind the all-American bloody Mary meat straw. [NPR]
Is organic a synonym for luxury? Sky-high prices and a new study say so. [Quartz]
It's tea time! Here's a primer on how to brew the perfect mug of black tea. [Serious Eats]
A Happy Meal revamp: one airport in London is offering restaurant dishes that are chock full of mood-enhancing hormones. [CNN]
Looking to spice things up? How about ten ways to make za'atar your new best friend in the kitchen. [Food52]
It can't get any fresher or more direct than this: Amazon's new farmers' market delivery service has started to deliver produce and other local fare to lucky residents in Southern California. [LA Times]
Savor the last bit of summer's bounty with soupe au pistou, a fresh and light vegetable soup from the South of France. [NYT]
