Breakfast Buffet: Friday, 10/10

By OWEN MORRIS

Venus in the Kitchen follows her 10 Kansas City foods to eat before you die post with a 10 foods I never want to see again post. I have to say it’s a divisive list and you may be surprised to see some of your favorite foods on there like (for me) olives and nuts. Good job creating controversy but dammit, olives are good! (Venus in the Kitchen)

A slowing economy doesn’t mean we should stop spending — it means we should spend more wisely. For instance, here’s a list of 15 great wines under 15 bones. Take a broader hint and notice all the Chileans on the list. That’s because they’re dirt cheap and really good right now. (Like Spanish ones were five years ago.) (Forbes)

So close to a miracle and yet so far. Chilled sparkling wine started flowing through water taps in Marino, Italy, just south of Rome. While locals initially explained the phenomenon as a sign from the main Signore, it turned out to be a plumbing error. I’ll make a bet that this plumbing error just “happened” to plumb the wine right to the plumber’s house. (Telegraph)

The bad news keeps coming. First the recession and now this! (Economist)