Sink your teeth into this week's top stories from around the globe.

• Poorer people in Peru and Bolivia can no longer afford to eat quinoa because of the developed world's demand. - Guardian

• Dear accident-prone cooks, beware the immersion blender. - New York Times

• Make your local steakhouse jealous by dry-aging your own steaks at home. - Serious Eats

• How to ensure a safe arrival for "hidden suitcase ham." - Saveur

• Chefs weigh in on the importance (and/or nepotism) of culinary panels and lectures. - Eater

• Apropos of nothing other than that it's pimento cheese cake, and therefore awesome. - Our State