• The Tribune discovered that some Chicago Public Schools were throwing away “vast quantities” of fruit and vegetables. [Trib]
• Tickets for Baconfest Chicago 2011 will go on sale this Friday the 25 at 12:00 p.m. The $65 ticket gets you access to over 50 Chicago chefs. [Baconfest]
• Well, this sounds like something we positively don’t need: liquid water flavoring! It’s made by Kraft, but there’s no macaroni and cheese flavor … yet. [USAT]
• Teflon might actually be pretty bad for you; overheated pans have killed household birds, and it can cause “Teflon flu,” but certain cooking methods may be safer than others. [Good]
• Stop the presses: Domino’s has added boneless chicken wings and “tweaked” its other wings, though this article doesn’t really say how. Plus, more dipping sauces! [USAT]
• Freezing temperatures in Sinaloa, Mexico, have devastated crops including tomatoes, bell peppers, and eggplant and led to higher prices in U.S. grocery stores. [SE]
