Many readers requested tips and help for eating gluten-free this week, and we came across one awesome resource for the new (and experienced!) gluten-free cooks out there. No, this Tumblr won't teach you how to cook gluten-free vegetarian meals or show you how to substitute quinoa for wheat, but it will give you a good belly laugh over some of the challenges you face when eating gluten-free — and sometimes that is just as helpful and cathartic as all the tips in the world! More

Pancake art usually stops at Mickey Mouse shapes in our household, and even that Mickey face is a stretch to land just right in the pan. In one morning, Nathan Shield, pancake artists, puts us to shame. Have you ever seen a saxophone pancake? Or an octopus? Nathan makes them. Wait until you see his Darth Vader! More

There's a new diet and nutrition app that aims to truly inform us about the way we eat. Eatery works by having users snap photos of their meal and provide a few details, which the app then analyzes to provide a big-picture of that user's eating habits, including strengths, weaknesses, and where to make a change. "Other apps tell you about your food. We tell you about yourself," as their tagline says.

But the most unique aspect of Eatery is what it does with all the information it gathers from its over half a million users... More

Do you ever think about what makes a spoon? Maybe it's not the most stimulating dinner party conversation, but the shape, size, and material all play into the eating experience. Just think of the difference between sipping your soup from a plastic spoon and a stainless steel version. But then what about a silver or copper spoon? How do those spoons change the way we eat? More

Mark Bittman says the best pizza you'll ever eat is the kind you make at home. Really? 'Tis true, friends. In a return to his weekly dining column in The Times, Bittman says "it's about three things: some confidence, practice and a food processor." The column delves into the how-to home techniques (in his characteristic don't-overthink-it tone), but if you really want to get specifics, then join the hour-long chat Mark Bittman is hosting TODAY at 3pm on The Times' Facebook page. It's all about pizza! More

Need help organizing your recipes and planning a menu? These seven sites and smartphone apps will help you get organized: More

Do you love Tastespotting, Foodgawker and Tasteologie? Do you love browsing through those galleries of food... and yet, do you sometimes feel a sugar overload? If you're looking for even more inspiration on the savory and healthy side, check out Healthy Aperture, a new food photo site that puts the spotlight on healthful choices. More

A page from The Art of Pasta, winner of Best Food Photography & Styling

Last night the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) held their annual awards honoring the best in food writing, food photography, cookbooks, and everything else within the "myriad aspects of the culinary industry." New this year were awards for New Media & Broadcast, including best culinary audio and visual programming, best food website, and best culinary blog. More

I love a good poached egg. However, my poached eggs turn out far from pretty. Now I know why: I should have left them in their shells! Try this trick from Bon Appetit for perfectly shaped poached eggs. More

If you'd like to ditch those little bottles of brilliantly-hued artificial dye in favor of something a little closer to nature, there's hope. In a recent Fine Cooking article, Ellie Krieger recommends we head to the produce section. More