Mystery Macro: What is It?

I found this in my kitchen recently and was moved to snap a shot. It's kind of creepy and lovely at the same time, don't you think?

Post a note in the comments if you have a guess about what it is.



I'll let you know the answer tomorrow.

Cheers,

FoodLink Roundup: 03.31.08

Last week, Cupcake was dining at the Minnesota State Fair. Where in the world is Cupcake this week? Think you know? Post it in the comments.

What Was Lost
A long-lost French grape is rediscovered 150 years later in a far-away land under an assumed name. Danger! Intrigue! (via WineHazard.com)

Italy roiled by a cheese scare
Not the cheese, Gromit!

Diet pill’s icky side effects keep users honest
So it's come to this...

TeaMap: Tea Room Directory
Looking for tea while you roam? Look no further!

Skipping Breakfast and Packing on Pounds
More research news that really should come as no surprise: brekkie is the most important meal of the day.

Ten Tastiest Food Photography Tips
This piece presents really silly copy, but the tips are good advice whether you're a full-on food blogger or just a food fanatic.

Mowing the Kiwifruit

Yes... I realize I've been a negligent blogger. There have been technical issues.

I'll be chewing on the web again next week — but in the meantime you must-must-must go see this ever-so-cute French foodporn site.

Tiny people excavating watermelon seeds!

Itty-bitty astronauts exploring the rocky surface of a crème brulée!

Lilliputian workers mowing the kiwifruits! Swoon!

Step up and see all that (and more) right here: Minimiam

Gratuitous Frisee Action

No legitimate reason for this post. I just love looking at frisee.

It's a silly, fuzzy muppet in a world of staid veggies like endive, arugula and romaine, and its mere existence makes me happy.