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Mass Food Association Wants Groceries to Sell Beer and Wine; Banana Peels Have Purifying Powers

• The Massachusetts Food Association has filed two questions with state Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office: one that would allow food stores to sell wine and another to allow grocery stores and supermarkets to sell beer and wine, under local control. Here’s hoping! [Globe]

• A Brazilian researcher found that banana peels are extremely effective in purifying water. [NPR]

• What’s the best fast-food coffee, when McCafe, Dunkin’, and Starbucks face off? (Spoiler Alert:) Starbucks. [Daily Finance]

• More troubles for the lawsuit-embroiled Gordon Ramsay: His Montreal restaurant, Laurier Gordon Ramsay, had to be evacuated opening night because of a sprinkler malfunction. Gee, that sure would’ve been a great prank. [HuffPo]

• Gen Y has smelled the light and does not want to go to Subway, preferring Chipotle. [NYDN]

• Folks across the pond in Europe are finally catching on to barbecue’s deliciousness. About time! [WSJ]

• Processed red meat like bacon ups your risk for Type 2 diabetes. But it’s so delicious … [NYDN]

Mass Food Association Wants Groceries to Sell Beer and Wine; Banana Peels Have