"weekly round up" news and stories

Each week we round up some of the best that our friends over at YumSugar are writing. Here are some of the treats from the last week.

• How many classic candies can you name? Take a peek at this slide show and test your knowledge.
• Italy is currently in the throws of a major parmaggiano reggiano crisis.
• The weather is finally turning chilly on the east coast, making it the perfect time for soup!
• At the NYC Food and Wine Fest, Tyler Florence demonstrated the romantic dinner he made for his wife.
• For beginning cooks, an easy chili recipe and for more advanced folks, a recipe to stretch your abilities.
• As far as we know, pot is still not legal tender, even at McDonald's.
• Starbucks unveils their holiday marketing campaign.
• Competitive eater Joey Chestnut wins the World Pizza (eating) Championship.

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Each Thursday, we bring you an assortment of tasty links from our friends over at YumSugar. We hope you enjoy!

• On this, National Moldy Cheese day, YumSugar wants to test your stinky cheese knowledge.
• This week's featured 'wich is a tasty looking smoked gouda and ham grilled cheese.
• America's chattiest TV cook is expanding her empire to include a burger joint.
• Can't tell a Bartlett from an Anjou? Learn your pear basics from this helpful slide show.
• Starbucks is starting to offer tasting of Clover coffee (aka, java from the world's most expensive coffee maker).
• Ever wonder what Ponzu sauce is? Wonder no longer!
• Want to keep your roommate's sticky fingers off your yogurt? Try a modular fridge!

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