Edible crayons, fun with food photography, and a warm and delicious butternut squash risotto from a young chef and food blogger.

• 10 Ways to Photograph Food - At CHOW. Entertaining — and educational too.

• Edible Crayons - From that mad food genius Luxirare.

• Butternut Squash Risotto - From Izzy, an 11-year-old cook in D.C. Looks like the perfect dish for a blizzard!

• Maple Walnut Apple Muffins - Another snow day favorite. At ohsweetie.