The single-topic food Tumblr fad — one that started with Scanwiches and evolved into Beach Chair Legs Vs. Hot Dog Legs and, most recently, House of Carbs — is not letting up. Did we just call it a fad? It’s more of a force. We were reminded yet again on this very fine Meatless Monday morning when pure, wholesome thoughts of green juicing and baked seitan were interrupted by a little hamburger porn.

When it comes to blowfish sashimi, or fugu, all you may have to go off is the age-old Simpsons episode where Homer demands the fish, despite the chef's warning, then prepares to die. Thankfully we're able to dispel a few myths about this mysterious and highly-prized dish now that West Village sushi paradise EN Brasserie is slicing and serving the best parts. Pull those chopsticks apart and dive right in. 

Extend spring cleaning past the closet and do something good for your body with culinary authority Jenny Chandler. Her latest book, The Better Bean Cookbook, extols the virtues of vegetarian, protein-packed legumes and offers a world of ways to prepare them. Just like anything fermented, Chinese black bean sauce adds a tangy savory punch to healthy greens.