• The Massachusetts Restaurant Association has named Michael Schlow their chef of the year for 2010. [Boston Restaurants]
• British model and food personality Sophie Dahl has been having nightmares about food all her life, including one in which she is chased by mashed potatoes. [NYP]
• Pop-up restaurants allow chefs to test out experimental concepts without having to be distracted by long-term leases or bottom lines. [NYT]
• California is attempting to figure out a way for food stamps to be accepted at farmer’s markets. [Philly Inquirer]
• A new packaging technique can extend the shelf life of sushi by up to five days. [FPD]
• McDonald’s is jumping into the smoothie game, launching its Strawberry Banana and Wild Berry versions at Vancouver-area outlets during the Olympics. [NRN]