What The Health, Beer, Scallops: 10 Hot Topics On Food Republic

scallopsjamon We've been craving scallops, big time.
Tiffany Do•

We got educational this week. We read some studies about wine and plant-based diets, watched a questionable documentary and got a brief history lesson about the grains of North America. We also learned all about a funky little dish called funazushi from Japan. We're also very excited to have scallops on the grill, to be deep-frying some pasta and packing a picnic with a cheesy Spanish tortilla in tow. All that and more on this week's Hot Topics.

  • Popular vegan documentary What The Health tricked a lot of people into veganism.
  • We can't stop thinking about this fried pasta video.
  • This Spanish tortilla is the perfect dish to pack up and bring to a picnic.
  • Has Bud Light's latest cry for attention gotten too desperate?
  • It's prime time for scallops! We rounded up 10 recipes to get your fill.
  • A study showed that women find that men who eat more vegetables smell more attractive.
  • Ellen King of Hewn Bakery bakes breads with grains that nearly went extinct.
  • Does expensive wine really taste better or is it all in your head?
  • Fermented in salt and rice, funazushi is the funkiest sushi you'll ever have.
  • Long Island City's restaurant scene is booming. We rounded up some of our favorites.
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