• Dairy Queen’s giving away free Reindeer Bites Blizzards to people who show up with real, live reindeer on Christmas Eve. The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals isn’t amused … and, hey, this isn’t Canada! [Herald]
• A French truffle farmer shot and killed a man he thought was stealing his precious fungi. Murder is evidently not as serious as truffle theft in Southern France, since neighboring farmers immediately staged a march in support. [Guardian UK]
• Big Love star Ginnifer Goodwin, who in our opinion is adorable, has evidently been on Weight Watchers since age 9. At least she doesn’t seem too upset about it. [NYDN]
• The cafeteria of San Francisco’s Zynga gaming company serves food like chicken vindaloo and lobster-mushroom bisque, which has gourmands who don’t work there clamoring for an invite. Only in the Bay Area, kids. [WSJ]
• Here’s an article about how policies that support ethanol push up the cost of meat. In that case, how about we all just drive less and eat fewer burgers, hmmm? [NPR]
• A Conservative Jewish group has proposed new standards for kosher food that would include a “seal of justice” pertaining to proper labor policies, animal rights, and other factors. [Stltoday]
• Paula Deen’s former housekeeper Mary White has been sentenced to eighteen months in prison for stealing the Food Network star’s jewelry. Guess diamonds aren’t either of those gals’ best friend. [Associated Content]
