• Noticed that your favorite imported Swiss cheese is getting more expensive? You can thank the recession-proof Swiss franc, which investors buy when markets are “volatile and vulnerable.” [Trib]
• No one can say why, but drinking wine in moderation is connected to lower weight gain. This explains so much about the French. [Wine Spectator]
• Don’t worry, people in hurricane-threatened areas, big-box grocery stores like Wal-Mart have a plan for this sort of thing, and it’s already in action. [NPR]
• “If you lose power, don’t open the fridge,” and other tips for food-safety if the electricity goes out this weekend. [Crime and Safety/Sun Sentinel]
• If you’ve ever wanted to trade in your harried urban life for a stint on a farm, well, it sounds pretty appealing! [NPR]
• Speaking of other people’s guinea-pig experiences, here’s an account of a chef trying to feed his family on a food-stamp budget — that’s $4 a day. He does quite well. [HuffPo]
