Best Food News On The Web: 04/18/2014

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

German Farmer Caught Faking Free-Range Chickens A German farmer has been passing off conventional birds as organic, free-range poultry for years.

Colorado Gets First Pot Vending Machine Colorado now has a bright green vending machine dispensing marijuana edibles.

 

COOK

15 Best Omelette Recipes Omelettes are the highlight of breakfast, but find out which recipes are best.

What Is America's Best Grocery Store? You Tell Us We are asking you to cast your vote for the best grocery store in America.

 

RECIPES

Mild DIY Taco Seasoning Recipe Sometimes you want the delicious flavor of a taco without the heat.

Truffle Grilled Cheese Recipe Chef Kristine Mana-ay has put a gourmet spin on the classic with The Windsor's Truffle Grilled Cheese.

 

EAT/DINE

America's 30 Best French Fries There are few foods more magical than a fried potato.

10 Things You Didn't Know about Chipotle Mexican Grill The super-popular chain still has a few tricks up its sleeve.

 

DRINK

What Is the Tequila Song? da-DA-dada-DA-da-da-da... da-DA-dada-DA-da-DA... TEQUILA!

10 Best Gluten-Free Beers Gluten-free beers that are actually worth trying.

 

TRAVEL

Finger Foods From Around the World From crunchy falafel balls to creamy dips, these are some of the world's favorite finger foods.

11 World Famous Food Factories Worth Visiting At these food factories around the world, you can watch your favorite treats made first-hand and can sometimes make them yourself.

 

ENTERTAIN

101 Best Cupcakes in America Which cupcake confection is the best in all of America?

10 Ideas for a Prom Proposal with Food Your date won't be able to say no to these adorable prom proposals.

 

VIDEO

Eat Like NBA Star Tim Duncan Ever wonder what life was like for NBA star Tim Duncan growing up in St. Croix?

Springtime Fried Rice That's Perfect for Easter This colorful plateful of springtime fried rice is sure to please your guests this Easter.

 

FROM THE DAILY MEAL'S CULINARY CONTENT NETWORK

Panettone French Toast Try this recipe from Pies and Plots!

Sausage Rolls with Arugula Try this recipe from The Weary Chef!

 

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