Food FYI: Rumor of Paul Bocuse’s death causes Twitter stir
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PAUL BOCUSE IS ALIVE
The rumor of the death of legendary French chef Paul Bocuse spread quickly on Twitter and Facebook after a hoax obituary, but several close to Bocuse have confirmed he is indeed alive. [Eater]
SLOW FOOD LEADER OUT
Slow Food USA’s president, Josh Viertel, steps down amid tensions stemming partly from a shift in focus, from preserving traditions to promoting issues such as sustainability and more access to better food. [New York Times]
KENTUCKY FRIED E-BOOK
KFC releases the autobiography of Col. Harland Sanders as a free download on its Facebook page today. There are also 33 recipes -- but not its ‘secret blend of herbs and spices.’ [Washington Post]
THE ABC’S OF BAGUETTES
How to find a good baguette in Paris. [David Lebovitz]
NO ‘CANNIBALISM VIRUS’
The CDC is compelled to state that there’s no ‘zombie apocalypse’ that causes cannibalism. Some were beginning to wonder. [Herald Sun]
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-- Betty Hallock
