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Our cultural foodie moment means that there are heaps of food-related news stories, info pieces and commentaries that appear on a daily basis. Here are my favourites of the week.

I can only imagine how heavenly it must be to attend the competition for the best baguette in Paris. Just think of the smell.

Do you know the right time to use the bathroom during a restaurant meal? Or how to plan what you’ll have as a starter and main course? If you need some tips on being a confident and assertive diner, check out this list.

What’s the next food additive to become savvy about? Cellulose. It’s also called… wood pulp. (!)

Group discount sites: awesome for customers and awful for restaurants? The jury still seems to be out on this one, but you can read more about the two sides of this coin.

A teacher chaperone on a school trip to Italy had some fun by telling us that we ate horse meat for dinner. It wasn’t true, but we had a hard time believing that it was even possible. It’s definitely possible and not taboo in some places. Do you think you could take the plunge?