Here's what's cooking around town today...
Studies are showing a link between the intake of coffee and tea and a decrease in the risk of Type 2 diabetes. [National Post]
Eric Vellend share my crank at the idea of coming up with gift list suggestions, but his list of delightful basics (things that most food lovers would have in their kitchen anyway) is a good way to spread the word about superior products. [Inside Toronto: Menumental]
Vellend also offers tips on how to cook like a caterer this Christmas, gleaning tips from local chefs and caterers, as well as from his own catering experience, to make the festivities actually festive instead of harried. [Toronto Star]
Feliz Navidad! Carlos Fuenmayor shares some traditional holiday dishes from Venezuela. [Sabrosito]
During my time as a near-vegan, I never made it all the way there because I couldn't give up traditional baked goods. Maybe if I had had a cookbook like The Best 100 Vegan Baking Recipes, I'd have been able to fully convert. [Vegan Cookbook Critic]
There's no such thing as a free lunch - apparently there is, only it's in the form of coupons so the homeless recipients will actually use them for food. [National Post: Posted Toronto]
What's coming in food for 2010? More stuff in shakers, and look for the macaron cookie to replace the overdone cupcake (and given that Starbucks just started offering the cookies, that one's already going full throttle). [Cuisine Canada Scene]
You don't have to be Irish to love the full Irish breakfast at Ceili Cottage. [foodpr0n.com]
And in Food For Thought - millions of pannetone, admitting that some of the ads for Micky D's are actually kind of cool, and foie gras at Denny's. [Save Your Fork]
