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Moby Plays Vegan Book Editor; Cafe Pierre Obtains Rare Becker Farms Hog

• Moby edited a new book on veganism. [Voracious/Seattle Weekly]

• Dieters in Hong Kong are being warned to not use parasite worms to lose weight. [Earth Times]

• Covina’s Azo Vino has been successful in combining a wine store with an art gallery. [SGV Tribune]

• Chef Remi Lauvand broke down a Becker Farms acorn-fed hog last week at Cafe Pierre, one of only 80 available, making it L.A.’s “swiney Mecca.” [SinoSoul]

• Dark hot chocolate could be a healthier choice for the hot this Valentine’s Day. [Official Wire]

• Commercials for food products were among some of the strongest during the Super Bowl. [Good Bite]

• People who drink two or more sodas a day have an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. [NYP]

• Canadian McDonald’s have added new menu items for the Olympics, including a s’mores pie and a chicken parmesan wrap. [CityPages]

Moby Plays Vegan Book Editor; Cafe Pierre Obtains Rare Becker Farms Hog