The pandemic pantry has meant boom times for spice companies, shortages for consumers - The Washington Post

Tell me more.

Acclaimed Triangle restaurant owners win lawsuit over pandemic shutdown :: Out and About at WRAL.com

Sounds like a really important case.

Giving Recipe Creators Their Due - The New York Times

Nice.

A Podcast Answers a Fast-Food Question That Nobody Is Asking - The New York Times

Good.

Quiz: Can You Tell a “Trump” Fridge from a “Biden” Fridge? - The New York Times

Really interesting. Not sure how they did it. 

At Home - The New York Times

Inspiring story. 

Opinion | Preserving Food, Preserving Myself - The New York Times

Fascinating piece. 

E.U. Debates Whether a Veggie Burger Is Really a Burger - The New York Times

I'd want to think about this.

Dining inside restaurants: Customers weigh the ethics, risks and responsibilities - The Washington Post

The agony of thses decisions.

Restaurants stick with disposable tableware, despite environmental concerns - The Washington Post

Not sure this will stick.

Target offering shopping appointments during holiday season - The Washington Post

I don't think this can compete longterm with shopping online. 

Black farmers in North Carolina renew work, share stories | Durham Herald Sun

Great!

Durham restaurant owners are Biden guests for final debate | Durham Herald Sun

I sure hope it helps!

State Fair food event in North Carolina draws hundreds | Durham Herald Sun

Charitably, let's call it embarrassing. 

Child labor on the rise in cocoa industry despite years of company promises to stop it, report finds - The Washington Post

Embarassingly important. Shame on many people, including maybe us.

Thanksgiving’s new leftovers: Turkeys too big for farmers to sell - The Washington Post

Oh dear..

‘It’s Fall! Here We Are!’ A Beloved Chocolate Shop Returns - The New York Times

Yum.

How Much Your Monthly Grocery Budget Should Be - Clark Howard

Pretty interesting stuff. 

Food costs

Pretty interesting.

Pret A Manger Will Try Anything to Survive - The New York Times

So much to learn from one another.