Best Food News On The Web: 11/9/2012

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

Martha Stewart Producing Lifestyle Sitcom 'Tao of Martha' It's about a girl who changes her life based on the 'teachings' of Martha Stewart.

Brooklyn Residents Start Wedding Registry for Sandy Relief A team working for Hurricane Sandy relief started a wedding registry to let people know what supplies are needed. 
 

EAT/DINE

The Top 50 Cupcakes in America From Georgetown Cupcake in Washington, D.C., to Crumbs Bake Shop in New York City and even the year-old shop around the corner, find out which cupcakery is home to the number one cupcake in America.

007 Ways to Eat Like James Bond The reservation's under Bond — James Bond. 
 

TRAVEL

20 Best Restaurants in Germany The Daily Meal presents the most exemplary epicurean endeavors in Germany.

US Presidents' Favorite Vacation Spots Hit the road with a post-election presidential-inspired vacation.
 

COOK

The Apex of Culinary Skills: The Salt Lick Barbecue A preview of the legendary Texan barbecue joint's first-ever cookbook, which shares stories of the land, the family behind the food, and the love that brought it to the table.

A Ridiculously Expensive Thanksgiving What budget? This menu plans out an outrageously priced Thanksgiving.
 

RECIPES

Ham and Potato Casserole Recipe A hearty one-pot meal that's sure to stick to your ribs.

Jewel Sweet Potato Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter Sauce Recipe This ravioli recipe can be helped with store-bought ingredients or made from scratch. 
 

ENTERTAIN

Snow Day Food and Drink Fun Keep cozy and warm in the middle of a snowstorm with these indoor ideas.

The Art of the Party Cracker Give your guests the gift of curiosity when they come to your table.
 

VIDEO

Shaquille O'Neal on His Diet and 'Shaq 'n Cheese' The basketball star talks about what he likes to eat.

Max and Eli Sussman on 'This Is a Cookbook' The brothers and chefs discuss their book and show a new recipe.
 

DRINK

Yep, This Exists: Cocktails Made with Human Toes Gaining More Attention Want to join the 'Sourtoe' cocktail club?

Jefferson's Presidential Manhattan Recipe Stir up the Jefferson's Presidential Manhattan, made with the "Ridiculously Small Batch" 10-year-aged Jefferson's Rye.

 

FROM THE DAILY MEAL'S CULINARY CONTENT NETWORK

Rachel Cooks brings us "Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pork Loin with Balsamic Glaze."

Evil Shenanigans whips up their "Butterscotch Cheesecake topped with Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars." 

 

Tyler Sullivan is the Assistant Editor at The Daily Meal. Follow her on Twitter @atylersullivan