Finally, a bailout that makes sense: The Italian government helps out Parmigiano-Reggiano producers- -The Wall Street Journal

A box of See's under the tree--yum!
Serious Eats peeps love See’s candy–OK, well, really all candy–and so do I.
Share the love: Food banks need help now more than ever, and you can make a difference–Feeding America
Wine writer Gretchen Roberts predicts sippers from Mexico, Colorado, Hungary, and, Brazil will emerge in 2009–Slashfood
But The New York Times says Chinese wine is headed for our shores.
Food for beauty, foraging, and “bistronomics” are among the emerging food trends for 2009–thefoodpeople
Try flanken instead of brisket in your next pot roast–The New York Times
How a proposed tax aimed at reducing methane could drive up food costs and put sustainable farmers out of business- -Epicurious