Reading the plethora of fun food news each week is just one of the perks of editing Food Dive. From a Buddha-shaped pears to a more realistic depiction of farm life, below are the most delicious reads from the past five days.
A condiment with history
From Asia to England to our beloved hamburgers…ketchup has made a long journey to being America’s condiment of choice. NPR details this trek in a feature on the origins of everyday foods’ names and uses.
Meditative pear
A Chinese manufacturing group has developed a mold to produce pears that take the form of tiny fat buddhas. Also available are molds to make heart-shaped watermelons, gnome apples, and behind-shaped peaches.
It’s not all hen coops and roses
Think the farming life’s for you? Modern Farmer gives an unrelenting narrative of just what it takes to make a living from farming. Spoiler alert: It’s not as rosy as it seems in “Field of Dreams.”
Who you gonna call?
Krispy Kreme will release two limited-edition donuts to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ghostbusters, featuring the legendary ’splat’ design and the likeness of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.
Proper topper
In honor of national cheeseburger day Thursday, Epicurious provided a nifty guide of the best burger accoutrements to pair with your chosen cheesy topping.