We know the shape of wine glasses matters, but does the shape really matter for beer glasses? Yes, it does, but not only for the reason you think. More

This summer Maine has been dealing with a unique problem: a glut of lobsters. A record harvest this year pushed prices the lowest they've been in 30 years, and now the lobster industry, which is Maine's third-largest employer, is launching a full-blown campaign to "rebrand the lobster and convince people to eat more of it," according to Newsweek. More

Are organic fruits and vegetables more nutritious than their conventionally-grown counterparts? The debate has raged for years, and now the results from a four-year study conducted by scientists from Stanford University say that, no, organic produce doesn't get any extra points for nutrition. But organic food advocates say the study missed a few key points: More

After all the buzz surrounding the Commander-in-Chief's home-brewed beer, the White House recently revealed the recipes for their Honey Ale and Honey Porter. Assistant Chef Sam Kass writes on the White House blog the kitchen was "surprised that the beer turned out so well since none of us had brewed beer before." More

If you follow health news, you've probably heard about the recent study concluding that for those over the age of 40, eating eggs yolks is nearly as bad for your heart as smoking. Does that mean we should start whipping up egg white omelets in placed of our soft-boiled egg every morning? Not according to The Atlantic — a recent article points out flaws in the study and reminds us that there are still many good reasons to keep eating the incredible, edible egg. More

Microgreens—those young greens harvested when they're practically seedlings, and used primarily as garnishes—have long been rumored to pack a powerful nutritional punch. But now science is backing that up. More

We're about to get real here, folks. Traveling around the world and experiencing new foods and flavors is wonderful, yes. However, it is also frequently an assault on your digestive flora with less-than-appealing outcomes. Traveler wellness woes are almost always food-related, so what can be done to help prevent it? One reporter from the NYT shares what he learned after an unfortunate run-in with a mango in India. More

The latest food craze trending among small food producers? Bourbon barrels, used to flavor everything from beer to vanilla and salt. But it's becoming increasingly difficult to obtain a used bourbon barrel for a decent price, so what's a small-time food producer to do? Set up a swap. More

Tootsie Roll Industries, the conglomerate behind childhood favorites like Charleston Chew, Junior Mints, Sugar Babies, and, of course, Tootsie Rolls, happens to hold a lot of secrets. More than just secret formulas and recipes, very little is actually known about the company. Read on for the The Wall Street Journal's investigation on what's behind the scenes of this 116-year-old company. More

Earlier this week we told you about the frenzy surrounding President Obama's homemade brew. Well, lest we think it's unusual for a president to be so particular about his food and drink, Grub Street has provided us with a list of the favorite foods of 10 other presidents and first ladies, and some of them are pretty bizarre. More