• Unfortunately, LASUD’s reformed school lunches still can’t compete with the allure of Flamin’ Hot Cheetoes. [LAT]
• Dr. Drew might be shilling for 1-800-GET-THIN, but the American Society of Bariatric Physicians is supporting the FDA’s intervention into its possibly misleading advertising campaign. [LAT]
• With demand for whiskey on the rise globally, it may not just be good for drinking, but also as something to invest in. [USAT]
•’ The healthy folks of Loma Linda are griping about plans for its first McDonald’s. [NYT]
• Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas is filing a motion on Tuesday to try and ensure that former foster youth in L.A. are better directed to food assistance through CalFresh, so they don’t go hungry in their young adulthood, [LAT]
• From New York to Portland, Oregon, Jewish food is going artisanal. [WSJ]
• As news of the death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il broke in Koreatown’s bars and restaurants, trepidation appeared to be the dominant feeling. [CBS]
• A look back at Smithfield, foie gras, Bataligate, and the rest of the year’s biggest food scandals. [HuffPo]
