Best Food News On The Web: 04/25/2014

Sure, it's been a busy week. So you may have missed some of the great stories put out by The Daily Meal's talented editors and their fantastic special contributors. But you wouldn't want to head into the weekend having missed some of the best food stories on the Web. So here's a second serving of some of the great food and drink stories that you definitely shouldn't have missed.

TOP NEWS/HOT ITEMS

Watch: 'Milkbots' Allow Cows to Milk Themselves Robotic milking machines have increased productivity for humans and cows alike at O.A. Borden & Sons family farm.

Watch: What's It Like to Be a Bodega Cat in New York City? WYNC lets bodega cats of New York City share their lives 'in their own words'

 

COOK

How to Make Pizza Hut Pizza at Home Making pizza at home is easier than you think.

Does 'Organic' Matter? When we choose organic foods over conventional ones, what are we paying for, and is it worth it?

 

RECIPES

Pizza Hut Pan Crust Recipe Try this recipe for a pan crust pizza without the delivery.

Homemade Honey Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe Use this salad dressing on a green salad or on a fresh fruit salad.

 

EAT/DINE

The 30 Best Brunches in America These restaurants rise above mushy hash browns and broken Hollandaise.

Taste Test: What's the Best Store-Bought Salsa? You can't judge a salsa by its label.

 

DRINK

How to Grow a Garden You Can Drink From You can grow fresh fruits and vegetables perfect for healthy smoothies.

Neat, Straight Up, and On the Rocks: How to Order a Cocktail Know what you want and give your order with confidence.

 

TRAVEL

World Cup Food: 9 Brazilian Foods You'll Want to Try This year Brazil is hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup — here are some incredible local dishes to help you channel that Brazilian spirit.

Wedding Banquet Meals Around the World Across the world people celebrate their special day with incredible food that showcases their history and culture.

 

ENTERTAIN

You Won't Believe What 10 Inmates Requested for Last Meals From the decadent to the downright bizarre, you won't believe these last meal requests.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Mother's Day From holiday origins to what mom's love, here are 10 interesting facts all about Mother's Day.

 

VIDEO

Everyman Espresso: America's Top Coffee Shop Find out why Everyman Espresso in New York City is number one on The Daily Meal's list of the 50 best coffee shops in America.

Tips for a Successful and Healthy Juice Cleanse Learn how to juice the healthy way from certified holistic health coach Melissa Lindsay Freedman.

 

FROM THE DAILY MEAL'S CULINARY CONTENT NETWORK

Grilled Broccoli Rabe Try this recipe from Taste Food!

Lemon Sour Cream Cake with Cacao Nibs & Wild Blueberries Try this recipe from Canned Time!

 

Haley WIllard is The Daily Meal's assistant editor. Follow her on Twitter @haleywillrd.