Single use party plates, ever considered going compostable? Made from sugar cane fiber, bamboo, and reed pulp WASARA is made in China and can handle hot or cold foods. Of course, their compostability (is that a word?) depends on what foods you have on them and what sort of compost you’re making, but a fantastic idea nevertheless.

Not necessarily food related, but bloggers in Philly watch out! You may be required to pay $300 for a business license.

I’ve never visited a Trader Joe’s.. there are none in Texas. But I have heard the fanatics, the raving about how wonderful it is. CNN took a look at what their secret is this week.

Wishing to show your love of cakes to the world? Have a look at Confection Collection, a collection of wallets and bags made with delicious fabrics.

Ever sat through a film and wished you knew how to make some of the meals they were eating? Saveur shares some recipes from foodie films. Though I have to say, I’m obviously a bad foodie as there were many on that list I haven’t seen!

What is believed to have been an ancient bakery has been unearthed in the Egyptian desert. Excavation work for the Theban Desert Road Survey discovered a town containing a bakery. Two ovens and a potters’ wheel, used for making bread molds were uncovered, along with large debris dumps right outside suggesting it may have been making enough bread to feed an army.

Have you ever made a conscious decision to try to overcome disliking a flavour? I’ve never tried (although in some cases my palate has changed and matured), but the accounts here of how you can train yourself out of a dislike is interesting.