What We're Reading: September 28, 2015

The real story behind mold: get the scoop on your cheese plate’s origins.​ [NYT]

Hot dog lovers, rejoice: Chicago's food carts are legalized! [Thrillist]

Back to the grind: the surprising reasons why you should a meat grinder to your kitchen wish list. [Bon Appétit]​

Don't have a chance to go apple picking this fall? With this apple pie–flavored sidecar, you'll forget you never stepped foot in an orchard. [TastingTable]

Master the art of gravlax: these recipes fight intimidation so you can cure fish in the comfort of your own home.​ [Food52]

Not sure what to do with those overripe bananas? We have the recipes that get the most out of this super sweet fruit.​ [Saveur]

An unlikely storage unit: how an Arctic underground seed vault is helping Syrian farmers rebuild their land. [NPR] ​