The Daily Meal: Even on the road, Robert Irvine eats well and stays fit. It may be easier than you think. NPR: Wondering where all the watermelon seeds went? Don’t worry, the seedless variety tastes the same as the black-seeded, traditional kind. Nation’s Restaurant News: Pickles are trending and on the rise amongst restaurant menus.Read more »

This grilling season, classic cookout fare is getting revamped. Think Bruschetta Dogs and grilled desserts. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still perfectly content with a good old burger. But with all the buzz around new foods that look great with char lines, I had to join in on the fun. Toss a pizza on theRead more »

Associated Press: The Greek yogurt craze continues to go strong, with top yogurt makers opening “yogurt bars” in New York City. Healthland: Pop-up grocery stores may help solve the problem of “food deserts.” Bon Appétit: It’s all about portion control — and using a colorful plate for dinner just may be the key to yourRead more »

Eater: Food meets comedy as Bobby Flay guest stars in Portlandia: The Brunch Special this Friday. NY Post: American comfort food is getting trendier and often more expensive. How do you feel about its glamorous makeover? The Guardian: Culinary child prodigies are serving up inventive, sophisticated food. It’s no gimmick. Huffington Post: Yes, there isRead more »

The Kitchn: Need a fast way to shuck corn? Use your microwave! SF Weekly: Imagine on-demand ice cream, delivered to your house within 15 minutes. San Francisco gets the treatment this weekend. The Salt: It sounds crazy, but a hot drink can actually cool you down in the summer heat. Bon Appétit: McDonald’s Canada isRead more »

Nation’s Restaurant News: It’s National Hot Dog Month and the American classic is getting vamped up. Eater: Don’t have a Taco Bell in town? Perhaps they’ll airlift 10,000 free tacos to you. The Braiser: Food has transformed into a trendy culture and now its influence is making its way over to fashion. Art of Eating:Read more »

The Sun-Times: “You can build a bear, bottle your own wine, paint pottery — and now, decorate your own television-worthy cake.” Ace of Cakes star Duff Goldman has opened Duff’s Cakemix, a make-your-own-cake shop in Los Angeles. Diner’s Journal: The world will miss screenwriter (Julie & Julia and When Harry Met Sally…), feminist, journalist andRead more »

Wall Street Journal: Bacon is losing hype and smoked foods are rising on American menus. Even cocktail enthusiasts are embracing the trend. The Hollywood Reporter: Grammy Award winner Trisha Yearwood will be back for a second season on Food Network. Check for new episodes of Trisha’s Southern Kitchen this fall. Grist: Ever wonder why yourRead more »

K Frantzis: What does a Twitter smoothie taste like? The data visualization experiment Tasty Tweets blends together smoothies based on fruit-specific tweets. Creativity Online: There is a lot of controversy about soda lately, but this video by Coca-Cola is sure to make you smile. Using security camera footage, “Little acts of love, kindness, silliness andRead more »

Publishers Weekly: Rachael Ray just released her latest cookbook, The Book of Burger (coming soon to Food Network Store). The “smart book” features QR codes that provide readers additional cooking information when scanned. TIME: Mickey Mouse ditches junk-food. The Walt Disney Co. is the first major media company to ban junk food advertisements in anRead more »