Best Food News On The Web: 3/9/2013

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

Apparently Anthony Bourdain Shared His Dating Turn-Ons to Cosmo Plus, a list of his sexiest foods for you to pratice eating.

Is the Chicago Sun-Times Cutting Its Food Section? Short answer: Yes.
 

EAT/DINE

Ice Carving: Beyond the Swan The eye-catching centerpiece to any event can be a true work of art.

Taste Test: Jack Link's New Turkey-Based Snacks The jerky company tries a new protein on for size.
 

TRAVEL

Food-Obsessed Vanity Plates Across America Honk if you're hungry.

Travel Photo of the Week Guess which meat this is and what country it's from.
 

COOK

Science Says PMS Solved With Steak Should women be eating a lot of red meat now?

8 Foods That Are Worth Buying Frozen Frozen foods are not only convenient to buy, but healthy for you, too.
 

RECIPES

Bring the Heat! 5 Spicy Vegan Recipes to Ignite Your Taste Buds And also help speed up your metabolism, load up on vitamins, and normalize blood pressure.

6 Twists on Corned Beef and Cabbage Reimagined versions that improve on tradition. 
 

ENTERTAIN

15 Over-the-Top Wedding Cakes It's your big day, so the bigger cake, the better, right?

15 Ways to Serve Grilled Cheese at Your Bash A simple sandwich just won't do when it comes to serving your guests.
 

VIDEO

How to Make a Swoopy Frosted Cake Jennifer Aaronson teaches the steps to this beautiful method for frosting a cake.

At the Chef's Table: Wolfgang Puck Part 4 We discuss his expansion beyond restaurants and into a global brand.
 

DRINK

A Sneak Peek at Starbucks' Newest Drink: The Hazelnut Macchiato We've got the behind-the-scenes secrets at Starbucks.

50 Beers in 50 States Each state has its signature brewery (and beer): the best from 50 states (and Washington D.C., too!)

 

FROM THE DAILY MEAL'S CULINARY CONTENT NETWORK

Dimples & Delights whips up some almond cloud cookies. 

Cook with Tom brings us a recipe for Hawaiian Fish Tacos. 

 

 

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