• A new report from antihunger group Food Research and Action Center shows that half of all households with children in Pennsylvania’s First Congressional District struggle to keep their families properly fed. [Inquirer]
• A Brazilian researcher found that banana peels are extremely effective in purifying water. [NPR]
• What’s the best fast-food coffee, when McCafe, Dunkin’, and Starbucks face off? (Spoiler Alert:) Starbucks. [Daily Finance]
• More troubles for the lawsuit-embroiled Gordon Ramsay: His Montreal restaurant, Laurier Gordon Ramsay, had to be evacuated opening night because of a sprinkler malfunction. Gee, that sure would’ve been a great prank. [HuffPo]
• Gen Y has smelled the light and does not want to go to Subway, preferring Chipotle. [NYDN]
• Folks across the pond in Europe are finally catching on to barbecue’s deliciousness. About time! [WSJ]
• Processed red meat like bacon ups your risk for Type 2 diabetes. But it’s so delicious … [NYDN]
