 A couple of weeks ago, we asked via iReport for your stories of that person, place, book, restaurant or dish that made you sit up and start to see food as more than just a three times a day chore. You eat every day, and you've got a story to share. Every so often, we're sharing the most hunger-inducing and heartfelt ones right 'chere. Read on for iReporter Teresa Spyra's story about how growing up eating "strange food" eventually became her mother’s lifeline:  5@5 is a daily, food-related list from chefs, writers, political pundits, musicians, actors, and all manner of opinionated people from around the globe. Spanish-born José Andrés is the chef and owner of the ThinkFoodGroup, the team responsible for Washington D.C. eateries minibar, Jaleo, Cafe Atlantico, Oyamel and Zaytinya. Andrés is also the culinary director of the SLS Hotel, The Bazaar in Los Angeles and two upcoming restaurants at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. As Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio made his way to Capitol Hill this morning to testify for the Child Nutrition Act, Andrés shows support for his favorite child nutrition advocates. Top Five School Lunch Heroes: José Andrés  Everybody in the pool. Our managing editor just started a #meatsongs hashtag on Twitter, lobbying with "We're Having a Meatwave" and moving on to "I Want to Hold Your Ham." Our associate editor followed up with "Gettin' Piggy With It" and "Steers in Heaven." You can do better. We're steaking that claim right now.  Roberta's in New York City is livin' la vida locavore. The pizzeria, turning out locally sourced dishes, takes it a step further by growing produce on the restaurant's very own rooftop garden. Read the FULL STORY  Every weekday, we're highlighting a local or regional blogger we think you ought to know about. We can’t be everywhere at once, so we look to these passionate eaters, cooks and writers to keep us tapped into every facet of the food world. Consider this a way to get to know a blog’s taste buds, because, well, you should. Meet today's featured bloggers and blog:  Are we still working on that? Hit us with your explanations in the comments below. Today's poll – Are bad table manners ground for immediate dumping? Turns out your server might hate you already!  Sink your teeth into today's top stories from around the globe.
 Round 1: Main dishes & drinks And now on to the sweet stuff. Stay tuned for our Independence Day menu and tips for packing the best picnic, like, EVER. See all our best grilling advice at Grilling 101 We can't pretend we're not holding out for a snozzberry flavored mash note. |
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