• What Would Brian Boitano Make has been picked up for a second season. [WWBBD/Twitter via Eat Me Daily]
• Chez Panisse chef Beth Wells uses old-timey weighted balls to stay in shape. [WSJ via
• Napa’s Latino markets have been hit hard by the slow economy. [Napa Valley Register]
• A bottle of beer that survived the Hindenburg disaster will be auctioned off this month for an estimated $7,500. [NYP]
• Despite the alleged end of the recession, consumers say they plan to spend even less at restaurants in 2010. [NRN]
• A new study suggests that drinking chocolate skim milk regularly can prevent inflammation, just like red wine. [NYT]
