Michele Simon, 07/30/12

Public Health Lawyer

The food industry is always in charge. That's why the nation's largest packaged food lobby and its members are shaking in its boots over 90 percent of Californians wanting to see GMO labeling on food.

Food52, 07/30/12

food52.com

The ultimate sign of summer? Corn. Preferably on the cob. But, we'll take corn any which way, really -- as long as it's fresh and sweet and the weather is warm.

Christian Remde, 07/30/12

Filmmaker living in Austin, TX.

Whenever I brought up the staff meal, I found that chefs were very eager to talk about it, so I decided to make a short film series that explores the staff meals (often called Family Meal) at different restaurants around the country.

Steve Harmon, 07/30/12

CEO of Taleee.com, the Consensus Engine

As the millions of visitors converge on the Olympic Games, the spectators have their own hunger games, as in where to eat? London offers an array of foods for all types of fans, from the horrible to the great.

Menuism, 07/30/12

Restaurant reviews, menu aggregator, social network and educational food blog for diners and drinkers!

No one really knows how the French fry became linked with the hamburger. One can only surmise that the emergence of fast food chains like McDonald's and Burger Kings did a lot to help solidify this combination.

Olga Berman, 07/30/12

Mango & Tomato

A while back I developed a recipe for Blueberry & Pomegranate Popsicles that only has two ingredients: blueberries and pomegranate juice. Make these for yourself and your kids and enjoy them during the hot summer days.

Neil Zevnik, 07/30/12

Private Chef, Food Writer, Wildlife Rescue Volunteer

Your standard cantaloupe is no slacker. A Middle Eastern proverb puts it this way: "He who fills his stomach with melons is like he who fills it with light -- there is a blessing in them."

Organic Authority.com, 07/30/12

web's leading resource for all things organic

Nothing says party quite like knocking back shots of pink Jello in a lemon wedge loaded with organic vodka, right? We thought so!

Christina George, 07/30/12

Dessert For Two

When a tall glass of iced tea won't cool you off, stick it in the freezer. Top it with lemon cream and you've got a winner for these hot summer days.

Maggie Sergio, 07/30/12

Writer, Conservationist and Concerned Citizen of the Planet

Peet's Coffee & Tea has announced to the world that it intends to be acquired by Joh A. Benckiser, a major stakeholder in Reckitt-Benckiser. Reckitt-Benckiser is the company that manufactures and markets the most widely distributed rat poison on the market, d-CON.

Chris Gentilviso, 07/27/12

Front Page Editor, The Huffington Post

Elected officials have a responsibility to speak for their cities. But preventing a restaurant from opening off words like Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy's alone is inherently problematic.

EatingWell, 07/27/12

Where Good Taste Meets Good Health

The world's fastest, fittest athletes are competing in the Summer Olympics, but what fuels their power? We talked with some top athletes about how they eat to win.

Oyster, 07/28/12

Oyster.com visits, photographs, reviews and rates each hotel. We uncover the truth, before it's "uh-oh" time.

It's time to take a bite out of summer.

James Campion, 07/27/12

Political Analyst, 'The Aquarian Weekly'

Vegan is Love presupposes that if kids know animals are being tortured for product testing, abused for sport or entertainment or especially killed for glue or coats or lunch, they might be inclined to go for the salad.

Dan Treadway, 07/27/12

Associate blog editor, The Huffington Post

If donating millions to prevent same-sex couples from marrying doesn't bother you, then there's a good chance gender discimination won't strike a nerve, either, but regardless, it's something to keep in mind before you indulge in your remarkably caloric meal.

The Los Angeles Public Library, 07/27/12

Being a fictional character is no impediment to publishing cookbooks, just ask Betty Crocker. You can find cookbooks here from many of your favorite movies, books, and television shows.

Theo Randall, 07/27/12

Chef, restaurant owner

For this weekend I wanted to show a really simple dish that will impress friends, partners, or family. This beautiful light recipe is ideal for a summer evening and a great alternative for brunch. It can be done quickly so you can still enjoy the Games!